Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Congresswoman Johnson Leads Roundtable Discussion To Promote Peace And Security For Women In African Nations

 Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson co-hosted a roundtable discussion with her Congressional Black Caucus colleague Congresswoman Karen Bass entitled Promoting Peace and Security for Women in African Nations

The purpose of the roundtable was to foster a dialogue on the plight of women in African nations, and to identify how best to strengthen the efforts of peace and security for women in Africa.

Congresswoman Johnson  has been an outspoken advocate for the rights of women and children around the world and continues to be a leading voice in Washington on these issues.