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Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women

March 27, 12:00 PM

Second Annual Book Discussion hosted by

The Mid-Maine Global Forum

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

12 noon

Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland’s Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World

By Eliza Reid

The World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report has ranked Iceland number one on its list of countries closing the gap in equality between men and women. The former President of the country examines how her country is working for equality between the sexes, how this benefits everyone, and areas for improvement that still remain.

At Colby College’s Chace Community Forum in the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons

Copies of the book are available at local libraries, online and at bookstores. Lunch options will be announced in March.

There is no need to pre-register unless you decide to order lunch.

Lunch choices: Curry chicken, chicken caesar, or avocado/turkey half wrap: Side choices: demi-salad or tortellini; chocolate chip or molasses cookie. LUNCH ORDERS MUST BE SENT IN BY MARCH 23rd at NOON.

To order lunch email Margymargyburnsknight@gmail.com
See the Global Forum website for other upcoming programs in February and March.

Details

Date:
March 27
Time:
12:00 PM
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