Chicago, IL

Sakena Yacoobi: Reclaiming Peace with Education

Thursday, September 16 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT)

Join the Global Fund for Women in an hors d'oeurve reception with Sakena Yacoobi: Reclaiming Peace with Education

Sakena Yacoobi, founder of the Afghan Institute of Learning (AIL) and Global Fund for Women board member, will be our keynote speaker.

Recognized globally for her commitment to human rights, Sakena Yacoobi earned the Gruber Prize for Women's Rights, was a 2005 Noble Peace Prize nominee, and this year, honored with 2010 Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights for her overwhelming commitment to health and human rights in the face of great personal danger.

Tickets are $25. Buy your tickets to the event!