Nora Castaneda is President of the Women's Development Bank of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, appointed by President Hugo Chavez when he agreed to women's demands for a bank as a way of funding reforms to benefit the poorest families and communities. She was instrumental in drafting the new Venezuelan constitution which guarantees the rights of all and recognizes that housewives create added value and must be compensated with social security. Come hear this remarkable woman in a remarkable time!
This event is wheelchair accessible. Childcare, translation provided. Donation sliding scale: for one or for 2, low-waged & unwaged -10, no one turned away.
Coordinated by the Global Women's Strike. Sponsors include the Venezuelan Embassy, Danny Glover, Ed Asner, Office of the Americas, 2000+ Bookstore, ANSWER/LA, El Sereno & San Gabriel Valley Neighbors for Peace and Justice, plus many endorsing groups.
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