empowering women...

Exhibition Open Through January 22, 2017 Women Hold Up Half the Sky identifies one of the central moral challenges of the 21st century - full equality for the world's women. Inspired by the award-winning book Half the Sky, this beautifully designed exhibition challenges visitors to take action to improve the lives of women and girls locally and globally. Learn more about the exhibition and reserve your spot for related programs. *Unless noted, all Women Hold Up Half the Sky programs are free with exhibition access thanks to funding from Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust. Women in the Holocaust Pfeffer Family Forum Wednesday, November 2 Earlier start time: 6:00 - 8:00 pm Join author and acclaimed Holocaust scholar Dr. Rochelle G. Saidel, Founder and Executive Director, Remember the Women Institute, as she shares women's personal stories and reflections from her landmark research, and projects that gave Jewish women their place in Holocaust history.  Community Partners: Hadassah Chicago North Shore, Women's Leadership Committee of Illinois Holocaust Museum Women of "Louder Than A Bomb" Hip-Hop Inspired Live Performance Thursday, November 3, 7:00 - 8:30 pm   This uplifting and entertaining live performance features Young Chicago Authors (YCA) performers and combines the creativity of the famous youth poetry festival Louder Than A Bomb with current issues that women and girls face. Performers include YCA Associate Artistic Director and poet Jamila Woods. Jamila's recent debut solo album "HEAVN" has received rave reviews by Pitchfork and the Chicago Tribune. The event is hosted by Youth Poet Laureate and YCA Teaching Artist E'mon Lauren.    Community Partners: Northwestern University's Women's Center, Young Chicago Authors No Más Bébés Film & Discussion Sunday, November 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm No Más Bebés tells the landmark story of a small group of Mexican immigrant women who sued county doctors, the state of California, and the U.S. government after they were forcibly sterilized while giving birth at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center during the late 1960s and early 1970s. This award-winning film explores women's rights to oversee their maternal health and provides inspirational lessons for today. Featuring: Dr. Natalie Lira, University of Illinois Latino/Latina Studies Program     Community Partners: Benito Juarez Academy; Evanston Department of Health; Lutheran General Hospital; Women in Film, Chicago Supporting Healthy Mothers Expert Panel Thursday, November 17, 6:30 - 8:30 pm Rotary International, 1560 Sherman Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 Despite medical progress, women in the U.S. and the developing world are still at risk due to pregnancy and childbirth.  These risks are exacerbated by socioeconomic differences. Hear from maternal health experts who will discuss local and global challenges and solutions. Featuring: K. Sujata (Moderator), Executive Director, Chicago Foundation for Women; Janine Hill, Executive Director, EverThrive Illinois; Dr. Stacie Geller, Director of the Center for Research on Women & Gender, University of Illinois at Chicago; and Caryl M. Stern, President & CEO of the U.S. Fund for UNICEF.     Community Partners: Evanston Department of Public Health; Lutheran General Hospital; UIC School of Public Health; US Fund for UNICEF  *Everthrive Illinois Gallery Talk on Maternal Health  Saturday, November 19, 11:00 am & 1:00 pm This is a great opportunity to tour Women Hold Up Half the Sky with context provided by experts from Everthrive Illinois who will briefly address issues presented in the exhibition and answer questions. Reservations are not required. Presenting Sponsors: The Allstate Foundation; Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust Supporting Sponsors: Lance & Brenda Feis; Women's Leadership Committee of Illinois Holocaust Museum Contributing Sponsors: Ann & Brian Balusek/Mammel Foundation; ComEd; ITW; Make It Better; Northern Trust Additional Funders: Judith L. and Robert D. Appelbaum; Bayer Family Foundation; Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois; BMO Harris Bank; Carylon Foundation; Full Circle Foundation; Mellody Hobson/Ariel Investments; Susan & Richard Kiphart; Lori Komisar & Morrie Silverman; Makena Capital Management; Elyce & Mark Metzner; North Shore (IL) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated; Northwestern University; Desirée Rogers; The Golder Family Foundation is lead sponsor for all Illinois Holocaust Museum special exhibitions. Media Sponsors: Make It Better; WBEZ Chicago Exhibition Partners: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. -Delta Chi Omega Chapter; The Center for International Human Rights at Northwestern Pritzker School of Law; Evanston Community Foundation; EverThrive Illinois; Healing Hands of Joy; Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights; Jewish Coalition Against Sex Trafficking (JCAST) Chicago; Jewish Women's Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago; National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) Chicago North Shore Section; North Shore (IL) Chapter, The Links, Incorporated; SHALVA Women Hold Up Half the Sky is organized and circulated by the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles, California. Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie, Illinois 60077 847.967.4889 ilholocaustmuseum.org