Keynote Tarana Burke, founder of #Metoo movement, inspires participants
Close to 400 activists and leaders from around New England attended the 3rd Biennial New England Women's Policy Conference and/or the reception that followed for "Women Who Dared to Run" on November 16th. The conference was convened at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum and attendees were greeted by the Mayor of Boston, Martin J. Walsh, and leaders from CWPPP and UMass Boston.
Keynote speaker Tarana Burke described how the #Metoo movement, which she founded, resonated with many: "#Metoo went viral because millions of the walking wounded were waiting for the opportunity...We shouldn't have to fight this hard for our dignity." Speakers and participants described successful strategies to advance policies that help low-income workers, achieve wage equity, and adequately address sexual harassment in the workplace. A special track organized by IGNITE! offered young women age 30 and under leadership training.
Close to 400 activists and leaders from around New England attended the 3rd Biennial New England Women's Policy Conference and/or the reception that followed for "Women Who Dared to Run" on November 16th. The conference was convened at the JFK Presidential Library and Museum and attendees were greeted by the Mayor of Boston, Martin J. Walsh, and leaders from CWPPP and UMass Boston.
Keynote speaker Tarana Burke described how the #Metoo movement, which she founded, resonated with many: "#Metoo went viral because millions of the walking wounded were waiting for the opportunity...We shouldn't have to fight this hard for our dignity." Speakers and participants described successful strategies to advance policies that help low-income workers, achieve wage equity, and adequately address sexual harassment in the workplace. A special track organized by IGNITE! offered young women age 30 and under leadership training.