USNC LA: Sustainable Fashion
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Sustainable Fashion and Female Empowerment
We're shedding light on this underrepresented field to highlight the ways you can help women around the world.
During this event, we'll be examining the cultural, moral and social aspects of sustainable fashion. It will be a hands-on experience, allowing you to brainstorm and actually upcycle a piece of clothing! Our goal is to highlight of the role of women as both manufacturers and as consumers and how through sustainable fashion, we have the ability to lift everyone in the fashion lifecycle.
We'll have also have Fair Trade Goods on sale and opportunities for you to win items! Proceeds from this event will help support UN Women programs and policies.
We hope that you will be able to join us, and contribute to building a stronger community of women and girls in the Los Angeles area who envision a more equitable world.
Speakers Bio:
Taryn Hipwell is an educator and a sustainable fashion entrepreneur focused on increasing awareness about "upscaling" and ethical production of fabric and other fashion products. She has worked with Warner Bros. Inc. to develop sustainability documentaries while exploring Zambia. She also did an EcoFashion Speaking tour across Zambia. Her organization, Beyond the Label, is currently working towards building conscious consumers through workshops, talks, and videos in collaboration with TEDxLA. She has delivered keynotes all around the world and has been invited to talks at NYU, LIM and FIT. She has won several awards and honors in recognition for her work in the field, including the eduPOWERED Fashions Against Bullying award and the Green Hero Award.
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Erin Steffen is a former city-planner turned international development professional based in Los Angeles. Having experience across four continents, she has worked with a number of multi-laterals, non-government and government organizations, nonprofits, and universities. She has significant experience working in developing countries implementing and evaluating projects focused on poverty alleviation, social justice, decentralization, and female empowerment. She is currently in the early stages of starting a nonprofit centered around sustainable fashion and an Ambassador for EcoSessions , the first global event series connecting industry, designers, and citizens to build community and discuss change.
Erin has a M.S. in International and Development Economics from the University of San Francisco and a B.S. in Economics from the University of South Dakota.
ABOUT UNWOMEN USNC L.A. CHAPTER
http://www.unwomen-usnc.org/greaterla
UN Women’s vision is a world in which societies are free of gender-based discrimination, where women and men have equal opportunities, where women and girls are empowered to lead the change that they want to see, and where women’s rights are upheld in all efforts to further development, human rights, peace and security.
The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the United States National Commitee for UN Women specifically works to connect the lives of local women and their endeavors to live the change they want to see in the world with the broader goals of UN Women. From Local to Global. USNC LA is dedicated to building an inclusive community of like minded people, who endeavor to live the change they would like to see in the world. We focus on innovative engagement to spread the cause of UN Women and its message of equity and gender equality.
DONATE TO THE MOVEMENT
Sponsor the gender equality movement on a global scale, and our work locally in Los Angeles! All sponsorships are tax deductible and go towards UN Women & UN Women Projects. Thank you for creating a more equitable world for women and girls!
FAQ
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to participate?
All ages are welcome!
What are my parking options?
Street parking is available and there's a parking lot directly across from the building.
If I have additional questions, who can I contact?
You can post your questions here, as others may have the same questions. We'll do our best to answer asap. You can also email la@unwomen-usnc.org or [email redacted]
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes, but we will also have your name printed on the invite list if you forget.
See how your donation helps: www.unwomen.org
We're shedding light on this underrepresented field to highlight the ways you can help women around the world.
During this event, we'll be examining the cultural, moral and social aspects of sustainable fashion. It will be a hands-on experience, allowing you to brainstorm and actually upcycle a piece of clothing! Our goal is to highlight of the role of women as both manufacturers and as consumers and how through sustainable fashion, we have the ability to lift everyone in the fashion lifecycle.
We'll have also have Fair Trade Goods on sale and opportunities for you to win items! Proceeds from this event will help support UN Women programs and policies.
We hope that you will be able to join us, and contribute to building a stronger community of women and girls in the Los Angeles area who envision a more equitable world.
Speakers Bio:
Taryn Hipwell is an educator and a sustainable fashion entrepreneur focused on increasing awareness about "upscaling" and ethical production of fabric and other fashion products. She has worked with Warner Bros. Inc. to develop sustainability documentaries while exploring Zambia. She also did an EcoFashion Speaking tour across Zambia. Her organization, Beyond the Label, is currently working towards building conscious consumers through workshops, talks, and videos in collaboration with TEDxLA. She has delivered keynotes all around the world and has been invited to talks at NYU, LIM and FIT. She has won several awards and honors in recognition for her work in the field, including the eduPOWERED Fashions Against Bullying award and the Green Hero Award.
LinkedIn Facebook Website
Erin Steffen is a former city-planner turned international development professional based in Los Angeles. Having experience across four continents, she has worked with a number of multi-laterals, non-government and government organizations, nonprofits, and universities. She has significant experience working in developing countries implementing and evaluating projects focused on poverty alleviation, social justice, decentralization, and female empowerment. She is currently in the early stages of starting a nonprofit centered around sustainable fashion and an Ambassador for EcoSessions , the first global event series connecting industry, designers, and citizens to build community and discuss change.
Erin has a M.S. in International and Development Economics from the University of San Francisco and a B.S. in Economics from the University of South Dakota.
ABOUT UNWOMEN USNC L.A. CHAPTER
http://www.unwomen-usnc.org/greaterla
UN Women’s vision is a world in which societies are free of gender-based discrimination, where women and men have equal opportunities, where women and girls are empowered to lead the change that they want to see, and where women’s rights are upheld in all efforts to further development, human rights, peace and security.
The Greater Los Angeles Chapter of the United States National Commitee for UN Women specifically works to connect the lives of local women and their endeavors to live the change they want to see in the world with the broader goals of UN Women. From Local to Global. USNC LA is dedicated to building an inclusive community of like minded people, who endeavor to live the change they would like to see in the world. We focus on innovative engagement to spread the cause of UN Women and its message of equity and gender equality.
DONATE TO THE MOVEMENT
Sponsor the gender equality movement on a global scale, and our work locally in Los Angeles! All sponsorships are tax deductible and go towards UN Women & UN Women Projects. Thank you for creating a more equitable world for women and girls!
FAQ
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to participate?
All ages are welcome!
What are my parking options?
Street parking is available and there's a parking lot directly across from the building.
If I have additional questions, who can I contact?
You can post your questions here, as others may have the same questions. We'll do our best to answer asap. You can also email la@unwomen-usnc.org or [email redacted]
Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?
Yes, but we will also have your name printed on the invite list if you forget.
See how your donation helps: www.unwomen.org
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USNC Greater LA Chapter for UN Women
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Los Angeles, CA