Washington, DC - Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Cathy Russell will convene experts, practitioners, and policymakers for Women and Foreign Policy: The Supply and Demand of Women and Energy at the George Washington University’s Funger Hall May 24 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.

The event, held in cooperation with the George Washington University Global Women’s Institute, will focus on women’s access to energy and women’s representation in the energy sector. U.S. Department of Energy Deputy Secretary Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall will provide closing remarks following a panel discussion moderated by U.S. Department of State Deputy Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Melanie Nakagawa.

This is the fourth event in a series of forums hosted by Ambassador Russell. The Women and Foreign Policy series looks at the relationship between gender inequality and foreign policy, with a focus on solutions and best practices.