Women and Democracy in Latin America - Incite at Columbia University

Bringing together voices from Latin American politics, civil society, and the university for a fresh conversation on women and democracy.

On March 11, we're bringing together voices from Latin American politics, civil society, and the university for a fresh conversation on Women and Democracy in Latin America.

Across the Western Hemisphere, organizations and movements have emerged that are focused on issues facing women in the public square, themes like leadership development, representation in politics, and online violence. What do these initiatives signal about changes in the broader political landscape and the emergence of new political leadership? How do they interact with traditional political structures and forms of participation? What is the promise of this new wave of civic participation for democratic resilience across the region? Join us for a discussion which features reflections on these questions and others, drawn from experiences of leaders and experts on the region

Moderator

Maria Victoria Murillo, Director of the Institute for Latin American Studies (ILAS) at Columbia University, Department of Political Science and School of International and Public Affairs

Guests

• Silvia Lospennato, Member, Chamber of Deputies, Argentina
• Natalia Herbst, Director for Latin America Strategy at Apolitical Foundation

This series is co-hosted by Incite Institute and the Institute for Latin American Studies in partnership with Apolitical Foundation.The event will be held in IAB802, International Affairs Building, 420 W 118th St, New York, NY 10027. Pizza will be provided.Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is limited. Members of the public must register by Monday March 10th at noon.