2023 International Women’s Day Observance

Rothko Chapel

Reflect on women's social, economic, cultural, and political achievements with a call to collective action for accelerating gender equity. This year’s global theme set by the United Nations is “Embrace Equity”, which involves challenging gender stereotypes, calling out discrimination and bias, and cultivating inclusive environments and systems. Bear witness to intersectional reflections on the state of gender equity today with women leaders from the Houston community sharing their perspectives. Presenters include Kimberly Baker, Assistant Dean, UTHealth Houston School of Public Health Kelly Johnson, Director of Public Programs, Rothko Chapel Rachna Khare, Executive Director, Daya James McAloon Jr., trumpeter & DACAMERA Young Artist Rev. Diane McGehee, Senior Pastor, Bering Memorial Leslie Contreras Schwartz, poet Kesley Sham, harpist & DACAMERA Young Artist Eden Rose Torres, Founder, Pride Portraits & transgender activist Donya Ziraksari, Iranian women's rights activist, author, producer