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 includeKimberly Baker, Assistant Dean, UTHealth Houston School of Public HealthKelly Johnson, Director of Public Programs, Rothko ChapelRachna Khare, Executive Director, DayaJames McAloon Jr., trumpeter & DACAMERA Young ArtistRev. Diane McGehee, Senior Pastor, Bering MemorialLeslie Contreras Schwartz, poetKesley Sham, harpist & DACAMERA Young ArtistEden Rose Torres, Founder, Pride Portraits & transgender activistDonya Ziraksari, Iranian women's rights activist, author, producer