Deloitte LLP and Americans for UNFPA will co-host women executives to explore and discuss culture in the global marketplace. The event promotes cross disciplinary dialogue while providing opportunities for women to engage in global issues.
The panel discussion will be led by:
* Dr. Mari Simonen, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, United Nations Affairs and Management at the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA
* Ms. Barbara Adachi, National Managing Principal, Initiative for the Retention and Advancement of Women, Deloitte LLP Principal, Deloitte Consulting LLP
The event provides an opportunity for cross disciplinary dialogue between the for profit and not-for-profit sectors and will offer proven tactics to effectively communicate and manage across cultures. Additional speakers include Anika Rahman, President, Americans for UNFPA and Dr. Azza Karam, Senior Culture Advisor, UNFPA.
Confirmed participants from the tri-state area include women from Deloitte, GE, Time Warner, Essence, NBC, Standard & Poor's, Davis Polk & Wardwell, White & Case and many more.
"Deloitte's commitment has proven invaluable to establish greater participation among women in the corporate sector," said Anika Rahman, President, Americans for UNFPA. "In the midst of a global crisis it is important to join together to share experience and together navigate the new marketplace," she continued.
Americans for UNFPA joined forces with Deloitte to provide an opportunity for women leaders to build partnerships, enhance leadership skills and increase effectiveness when working with clients and partners. Through education and public awareness, Americans for UNFPA works to increase U.S. engagement in global issues.
"This event reinforces Deloitte's core values from integrity to cultural diversity to global commitment," said Ms. Adachi, National Managing Principal, Initiative for the Retention and Advancement of Women, Deloitte, LLP Principal, Deloitte Consulting, LLP. "We encourage our people to participate in interdisciplinary alliances and are delighted to join with Americans for UNFPA to engage and educate new audiences," she continued.
"At UNFPA, 40 years of experience have taught us that we can only achieve our goals to advance women's health and rights through partnerships," said Dr. Mari Simonen, Deputy Executive Director for External Relations, United Nations Affairs and Management at the United Nations Population Fund, UNFPA. "The private sector can make a decisive impact on the quality of life of large segments of society," she continued.
The event is free and open to the media. To register, visit www.americansforunfpa.org/events.
Americans for UNFPA is asking the community at large to take a stand for every woman to enjoy a life of health and dignity. To declare yourself an American for UNFPA visit www.americansforunfpa.org/iam.
About Americans for UNFPA
Americans for UNFPA builds moral, political and financial support for the work of UNFPA within the United States. UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, provides women's health care and promotes the rights of women in 150 countries around the world. It is the largest international source of assistance for women.
About Deloitte
As used in this document, "Deloitte" means Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries.
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