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For Immediate Release March 20, 2013	CONTACT Gail Woods Waller 202.336.8236 gwaller@naswdc.org

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Gloria Steinem, Tina Tchen, Rep. Barbara Lee, Heidi Hartmann, Theresa Kaijage and Diana Pearce to Speak on the “Feminization of Poverty” at March 20 National Association of Social Workers Symposium

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Nearly 35 years ago, social work researcher Dr. Diana Pearce coined the term “feminization of poverty.” On March 20, 2013 more than 100 women leaders will convene at a national symposium in Washington to re-evaluate the term against women’s progress in politics, the workforce, health care, and the economy. Event speakers at the “Feminization of Poverty Revisited” forum will address the disproportionate impact that poverty and inequality continue to have on women in the United States and internationally. Discussions will explore new concepts for improving economic well-being for families and communities, as well as ideas for interdisciplinary collaboration.

Women’s issues have been a top priority for the social work profession since its beginnings in the Settlement House Movement and in 19th century philanthropy work. This week’s event showcases insights from some of the most foremost women’s rights advocates in recognition of Women’s History Month and National Social Work Month.

What: “Feminization of Poverty Revisited”—A National Forum

Where: Omni Shoreham Hotel / Hampton Ballroom
2500 Calvert Street, Washington D.C.

When: March 20, 2013
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Who: National Association of Social Workers, Host

See Full Agenda Here

See Speaker Bios Here

Speakers Include:

Gloria Steinem “The Longest Revolution”
Co-Founder, National Women’s Political Caucus
Co-Founder, Ms. Magazine

Tina Tchen, JD “Political Implications of Inequality”
Executive Director, White House Council on Women and Girls
Chief of Staff, First Lady Michelle Obama

Congresswoman Barbara Lee “Poverty and Opportunity”
Chair, Congressional Social Work Caucus
U.S. House of Representatives, 13th District California

Diana Pearce, PhD, MSW “The Feminization of Poverty 2.0”
Founder and Director, Center for Women’s Welfare
Professor, University of Washington School of Social Work

Heidi Hartman, PhD “Women and Poverty Today: Low Wage Jobs and Unemployment”
President, Institute for Women’s Policy Research

Theresa Kaijage, PhD, MSW, MPH “Poverty for Anybody is Dis-Ease for Everybody”
Co-Director, Kaijage Consultants for African Family Health
Founder, Walio Katika Mapambano Na AIDS Tanzania

PANEL: “The Unequal Burdens in Health Care Access”

Laura Lein, PhD / Dean, University of Michigan School of Social Work

Jane Delgado, PhD / President and CEO, National Alliance for Hispanic Health

Phyllis Greenberger, MSW / President and CEO, Society for Women’s Health Research

Cecilia Firethunder / Tribal Community Health Advocate and Former President of the Oglala Sioux Tribe

Event Moderator
Jeane Anastas, PhD, LMSW
President, National Association of Social Workers
Professor, New York University Silver School of Social Work

Media Contact
Gail Woods Waller, NASW Communications
202.336.8236 (office) or 202.365.3704 (mobile)
gwaller@naswdc.org

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