PRESS RELEASE

March 6, 2006

Contact: South Bay Mobilization, (408) 998-8504

On Wednesday, March 8th, 2006, International Women's Day, You are invited to hear the Voices of Middle Eastern Women At San Jose State University

Time: 6:00- 9:00 PM
Date: March 8, 2006
Location: San Jose State University, University Room
San Jose, CA 95112

SAN JOSE, Calif. (March 2006) - A panel discussion with women from the Middle East entitled "Voices of Middle Eastern Women" will take place on Wednesday, March 8 at 6:00-9:00 p.m. in the University Room, on the San Jose State University campus.

The program will raise issues concerning women's education, employment status, extent of participation in the political process and other issues to help understand the situation of women currently living in the Middle East.

"We hope - in this panel - we will be able to bring facts, eye witness, and the voice and living stories of women who are living under the laws and policies of war & occupation, fundamentalism, patriarchy... on these issues - which are mainly shared throughout ME regions - Together, we hope to bring more visibility and awareness to the vital issues that affect Middle Eastern women", said Kayvon Shakibee the moderator of this panel.

The panelists include women from Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Palestine. Some of the participants are:

Soraya Baha: Afghanistan
Fatma Elashmawi: Egypt
Kayvon D. Shakibee: Iran
Reshma Hyder: Saudi Arabia
Abira Ashfaq: Pakistan
Samia Shoman: Palestine

To commemorate International Women's Day, the event's goal is to form a union of Middle Eastern women and others around the world to support one another in the common struggle against all forms of imperialism, colonialism and patriarchy.

International Women's Day is an occasion marked by women's groups around the world. Celebrated annually since 1908, International Women's Day emphasizes women's equality worldwide and inspires women to achieve their full potential.

The day acknowledges women universally for their significant contributions and the valuable impact they have had on quality of life for women.

The program is sponsored by SJSU's Mosaic Cross Cultural Center, Women's Study Program, Anthropology and Behavioral Science Club and South Bay Mobilization.

For more information about "Voices of Middle Eastern Women," visit
www.sbm4peace.org or
www.southbaymobilization.org/calendar/2006
/2006_03.htm#0308VoiceOfWomenFromME

Download the flyers:
- half-page flyer (105 KB)
- full-page flyer (189 KB)
- poster flyer (381 KB)

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