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Women in the World: Stories & Solutions A Summit Hosted by Newsweek & The Daily Beast AGENDA Programs and Participants Subject to Change March 8-10, 2012 The David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center Broadway and 63rd Street, New York, New York Hosts: Tina Brown, Leymah Gbowee, Nizan Guanaes, Jane Harman, Maya Harris, Mellody Hobson, Lauren Bush Lauren, Judith Rodin, Sheryl Sandberg, Meryl Streep and Diane von Furstenberg Partners: Vital Voices Global Partnership, Women for Women International, the United Nations Foundation, DVF and the Women in the World Foundation Generously sponsored by HP, Bank of America, The Coca-Cola Company, Intel, Toyota, Ann Inc., Liberty Mutual Insurance and Thomson Reuters Women in the World is centered on first-person storytelling by trailblazing women from a broad spectrum of cultures. Over the course of three days, we showcase these fearless pioneers, inspire you to become involved and encourage creative solutions to all the challenges that women face across the globe.

2 THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 6:30 PM WELCOME BY TINA BROWN CO-HOSTS: GIVING VOICE Women in the World co-hosts give voice to a woman not present. FORCED MARRIAGE: ARE MOTHERS TO BLAME? An inside account of the dramatic rescue of a female British citizen from Islamabad, who has been forced by her family to marry against her will. Every year hundreds of such U.K. citizensmany in their teens are abducted by their own families, sent to other countries and forced to marry. Now the British Foreign Office has a response: The Forced Marriage Unit. Moderator: Lesley Stahl, Correspondent, 60 Minutes Chaz Akoshile, Joint Head, Forced Marriage Unit, UK Albert David, MBE, Head of Consular Assistance, British High Commission, Islamabad Sabatina James, Author, My Fight for Faith and Freedom Jasvinder Sanghera, CEO and Founder, Karma Nirvana Tina Brown, Editor in Chief, Newsweek and The Daily Beast EVENING PROGRAM: SUMAS SONG A performance by Suma Tharu Suma Tharu, Room to Read Girls Education Program Scholar

3 THE PRICE OF WAR Despite bearing the greatest brunt of the devastating horrors of war, women remain the pillars of their families and societies, and the source of strength that becomes the foundation of recovery. Interviewed by Charlie Rose, Executive Editor and Anchor, Charlie Rose and Anchor, CBS This Morning Madeleine K. Albright, Chair of Albright Stonebridge Group, Former U.S. Secretary of State SANDRAS STORY Interviewed by Charlie Rose Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Genocide Survivor and Spokesperson, Foundation of Hope Ministries; Photographer TESTIMONY Introduced by Charlie Rose Angelina Jolie, Writer, Director, Academy Award- winning Actress and Goodwill Ambassador, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees 8:25 PM DELEGATE DINNER EVENT* Presented by Bank of America *Open to Delegate pass holders only REMARKS Brian T. Moynihan, President and CEO, Bank of America

4 WOMAN OF THE HOUR: A CONVERSATION WITH CHRISTINE LAGARDE International Monetary Fund chief Christine Lagarde in conversation with Niall Ferguson on the European financial crisis, the global economy, and the greatest challenges and top priorities for the IMF in the coming months. Interviewed By: Niall Ferguson, Laurence A. Tisch Professor of History, Harvard University; Senior Fellow, The Hoover Institution Christine Lagarde, Managing Director International Monetary Fund

5 FRIDAY, MARCH 9 9:00 AM HOLLAND TAYLOR AS GOVERNOR ANN RICHARDS: LADIES YOU MUST PARTICIPATE! Broadway star Holland Taylor as Governor Ann Richards Holland Taylor, Actress Tina Brown, Editor in Chief, Newsweek and The Daily Beast

MORNING PROGRAM:

WELCOME BY TINA BROWN

WHERE ARE THE WOMEN AT THE TOP? The United States ranks 83rd in the world in terms of women in public office. Only 3 percent of the Fortune 500 CEOs are women. Has the definitionor importanceof professional success changed since the dawn of feminism? With experience that spans several generations, panelists provide their personal takes on "the future of feminism." Moderator: Sheryl Sandberg, Chief Operating Officer, Facebook Jill Abramson, Executive Editor, The New York Times Shelby Knox, Director of Womens Rights Organizing, Change.org Anne Kornblut, Deputy Political Editor, The Washington Post Cheryl Mills, Counselor and Chief of Staff, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton Gloria Steinem, Feminist Writer and Co-founder, Ms. Magazine

FIREBRAND FOR PEACE: NOBEL LAUREATE LEYMAH GBOWEE The co-winner of the 2011 Nobel Peace Prize talks with Tina Brown about the power of women in conflict zones to replicate Gbowees interfaith coalition that brought peace to Liberia, harnessing tactics ranging from sit-ins to sex strikes. Interviewed By: Tina Brown, Editor in Chief, Newsweek and The Daily Beast Leymah Gbowee, Founder and President, Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa

CHANGING THE MINDS OF MEN As the U.S. prepares to pull out of Afghanistan, what will become of Afghan women and girls? Much of the answer lies with the attitudes of Afghan men. Our guests will surprise you with their stories. Moderator: Christiane Amanpour, Global Affairs Anchor, ABC News and Host and Chief International Correspondent, CNN International Bibi Hokmina, Elected Member, Provincial Council, Province of Khost, Afghanistan Mohammad Nasib, Founder and Chairman, Board of Directors, WADAN Zainab Salbi, Founder, Women for Women International; Author, Between Two Worlds

Note: Shakila Faqeeri, Senior Communications Advisor, Tetra Tech DPK, will serve as interpreter for Bibi Hokmina. 10:25 AM BREAK

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MORNING PROGRAM (Continued): SECURITY IS WOMENS WORK! Around the world, women leaders have reinvigorated the security missions of police forces, intelligence agencies, defense departments, foreign ministries and entire nations. Do these women bring different gifts than men to the increasingly complex challenges of local, national and international security? Moderator: Charlie Rose, Executive Editor and Anchor, Charlie Rose and Anchor, CBS This Morning The Honorable Jane Harman, Director, President and CEO, Woodrow Wilson Center President Atifete Jahjaga, President, Republic of Kosovo Cathy Lanier, Chief of Police, Metropolitan Police Department, District of Columbia Secretary Janet Napolitano, Secretary, U.S. Department of Homeland Security CRACKING THE CODE: GENDER PARITY, GROWTH AND JOBS In the face of current global economic turbulence, women are a critical force in meeting the demands of the new employment landscape. Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO of The Coca-Cola Company, discusses his view on why women around the globe are set to become key participants in cracking the code for job growth. Interviewed by: Robin Roberts, Co-Anchor, Good Morning America Muhtar Kent, Chairman and CEO, The Coca-Cola Company

8 MURDER AND MACHISMO: WOMEN IN PERIL IN LATIN AMERICA Over the past two decades, violence against women in Central America and Mexico has surged. Panelists explore whats fueling this perilous culture for women and girls, from a dramatic spike in organized crime to sex trafficking to feminicidioa term describing specifically brutal murders of women. Moderator: Christopher Dickey, Paris Bureau Chief, Newsweek and The Daily Beast Norma Andrade, Founder Nuestras Hijas de Regreso a Casa A.C. (May Our Daughters Return Home) Gael Garca Bernal, Actor, Producer, and Directr Sylvia Gereda, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Informe Especial, Channel Antigua and Zona de Investigacion Congresswoman Rosi Orozco, President, Special Commission Against Human Trafficking, Mexico

HI-TECH HEALTH FOR WOMEN Presented by HP Gabi Zedlmayer and Barbara Bush discuss leveraging new technologies to tackle critical global health challenges. Moderator: Cheryl Dorsey, President, Echoing Green Barbara Bush, CEO and Co-Founder, Global Health Corps Gabi Zedlmayer, Vice President, Sustainability and Social Innovation, HP

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LUNCH BREAK

9 12:30 PM CHINAS NEW TIGER WOMEN: COMMERCE AND CULTURE 75% of Chinas women have entered the workforce, and theyre joining the middle class at a blistering speed. Both bound and freed by certain traditions, Chinese women are smashing stereotypes. And the world is watching. Moderator: Barbara Walters, ABC News Correspondent and Creator/Co-Executive Producer and Co-Host, The View Amy Chua, John M. Duff, Jr. Professor of Law, Yale University Tian X. Hou, Founder and CEO, Senior Analyst, T. H. Capital, LLC Melinda Liu, Beijing Bureau Chief, Newsweek and The Daily Beast Diane von Furstenberg, Chairman and Founder, Diane von Furstenberg Studio L.P. Mei Zhang, Chairperson and Founder, WildChina

DELEGATE LUNCH EVENT* Presented by The Coca-Cola Company *Open to Delegate pass holders only

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AFTERNOON PROGRAM: WOMEN IN COMBAT: FIGHTING ON TWO FRONTS The rules preventing American women from combat are easing. In Afghanistan, Female Engagement Teams of U.S. women soldiers are already reinventing counterinsurgency in remote, volatile regions. Yet far more female soldiers in the U.S. military are exhibiting trauma caused by sexual assaultmost often committed by their fellow soldiersthan trauma from the front lines. How to simultaneously empower and protect women who want to serve their country? Moderator: Martha Raddatz, Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent, ABC News Zoe Bedell, Analyst, Foros Group Claire Russo, CFR International Affairs Fellow, Institute for Inclusive Security Maritza Senz Ryan, Colonel, U.S. Army, Professor and Head, Department of Law, US Military Academy, West Point* Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Chair, ProtectOurDefenders.com * Colonel Ryan's views are her own and do not necessarily reflect those of the U.S. Military Academy, the U.S. Army, or the Department of Defense.

THE NEW THREAT TO WOMENS RIGHTS The 2012 campaign year has unexpectedly been dominated by social issues, particularly when it comes to womens rights. Celebrating her 25th anniversary in Congress, the Democratic Leader in a candid conversation with Pat Mitchell. Interviewed by Pat Mitchell, President and CEO, The Paley Center for Media Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi, Democratic Leader, U.S. House of Representative

11 MOTHERS OF INVENTION: THE SOCCKET ROCKETS Presented by Toyota Two young entrepreneurs from Harvard share the story of their incredible sOccket invention, which is bringing electricity to impoverished communities around the world. Interviewed by Allison Samuels, Senior Writer, Newsweek & The Daily Beast Jessica O. Matthews, Co-Founder and CEO, Uncharted Play, Inc. Julia Silverman, Co-Founder and Chief Social Officer, Uncharted Play, Inc.

RUSSIA: COVERING A DESPOT Russian journalist Masha Gessen on her explosive new book on Vladimir Putin, and whether Russia might be primed for another revolution. Interviewed by Chrystia Freeland, Global Editor at Large, Thomson Reuters Masha Gessen, Author, The Man Without A Face: The Unlikely Rise of Vladimir Putin

THE WOMENS ECONOMY Presented by Bank of America This program delves into how women are faring in the aftermath of the great recession' and takes a forward- leaning look at the emerging job market. Based on recent research and analysis, this panel of leading business women will compare strategies for meeting the challenges that lie ahead both for creating jobs and doing business. Moderator: Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, Author, The Dressmaker of Khair Khana; Contributing Editor-at- Large, Newsweek & The Daily Beast; Fellow, The Council on Foreign Relations Candace Browning, Head of Global Research, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Susan Lyne, Chairman, Gilt Groupe Amanda Steinberg, Founder and CEO, DailyWorth

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BREAK AFTERNOON PROGRAM (Continued) JOBS: GOOD NEWS FOR WOMEN? Women's economic security is American economic security: the Chair of the White House Council on Women and Girls and Senior Advisor to President Obama discusses the role of women in the economic recovery and how women are integral to keeping America competitive in the 21st century. Moderator: Mellody Hobson, President, Ariel Investments Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama; Chair, The White House Council on Women and Girls

VIEWS FROM THE CRISIS ZONE: AN INTERVIEW WITH TZIPI LIVNI Israeli Opposition Leader Tzipi Livni on the crisis with Iran, the role of women in resolving the Palestinian conflict, and womens rights versus cultural tenets. Interviewed by Simon Schama, University Professor and Author Tzipi Livni, Head, Kadima Party, and Opposition Leader, Israel

ON THE EDGE OF REVOLUTION A tribute to legendary war correspondent Marie Colvin, and an interview with the Pulitzer-Prize-winning photographer who was kidnapped by Gaddafis forces.

Lynsey Addario, Photographer

13 THE ARAB SPRING: HAVE WOMEN LOST? A year ago they stood with the men in Tahrir Square and demanded democratic reform, but since then Egypts revolutionary women have been attacked, jailed, and marginalized. Women from across the countrys political spectrum describe their efforts to elevate the influence of Egyptian women at this historic turning point. Moderator: Andrew Sullivan, Editor, The Dish at The Daily Beast; Columnist, Newsweek Namees Arnous, Executive Director, Bokra for Media Production, Media Studies and Human Rights Sondos Asem, Co-Editor, Muslim Brotherhoods Ikhwanweb.com; Media Researcher Dr. Omaima Kamel, Member, Muslim Brotherhoods Freedom and Justice Party; Professor of Public Health, Cairo University Dalia Ziada, Egypt Director, American Islamic Congress DIVA! Anna Netrebko, world-renowned Russian soprano and star of the Metropolitan Opera, gives a special live performance. Anna Netrebko, World-Renowned Operatic Soprano DELEGATE EVENT: DVF AWARDS* *Open to Delegate pass holders only

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RESPONSIBILITY PROJECT: RIGHT TO PLAY Presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance A short film highlighting the efforts of Olympic runner Allyson Felix as an Athlete Ambassador for Right to Play. Through games and sports, Right to Play is committed to providing opportunities for development, health, and peace through the power of play, encouraging the physical, social, and emotional development of boys and girls around the world.

AFRICA: A NEW DAWN As Africa undergoes enormous political, economic and social changes, women are poised to become powerful leaders in their countries and communities. Former Cameroonian presidential candidate Kah Walla shares stories, including her own, of women embracing leadership on the continent. Interviewed by: Alyse Nelson, President and CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership Kah Walla, CEO, STRATEGIES! and President, Cameroon Peoples Party

AFRICA: BAGGING HUNGER A conversation with Lauren Bush on the inspiration and impact of Project FEED, which has provided over 65 million school meals to children around the world through the sale of artisan-made bags. Interviewed by: Alex Witt, MSNBC Anchor, Weekends with Alex Witt and NBC Correspondent Lauren Bush Lauren, CEO, Creative Director and Co-Founder, Project FEED

15 TOPPLING TRADITION For forty years, Molly Melching has used community empowerment in Senegal to promote human rights and to try to end female genital cutting. Thousands of these villages have now banished this once-common ritual. Demba Diawara, an imam who has worked with Ms. Melching for decades, joins her to discuss the key to toppling entrenched traditions: the cooperation of men. Moderator: Sheryl WuDunn, Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist, President, TripleEdge, and Co-Author, Half The Sky Imam Demba Diawara, Village Chief of Keur Simbara, Senegal; Human Rights Activist, Tostan Molly Melching, Founder and Executive Director, Tostan Abdoulie Sidibeh, Tostan Community Empowerment Program Participant, Human Rights Activist, Tostan MAKING JUSTICE REAL IN THE WORLD Whether the challenge is domestic abuse, sex trafficking, child marriage or gender disparity in the work place, many of the solutions rely on powerful women at all levels of the justice system driving through fair and equitable outcomes. But what happens when women do assume authority in the justice pipeline, and how do they make real change happen? Two powerful champions of justice, both lawyers who happen to be sisters, talk about their approaches to creating a more just future. Moderator: Cynthia McFadden, Co-Anchor, ABC News Nightline Kamala D. Harris, Attorney General, California Maya L. Harris, Vice President for Democracy, Rights and Justice, Ford Foundation

16 WOMEN WORLD LEADERS: FORCE MULTIPLIERS Members of the exclusive club of women who have led nations discuss the global imperative to elevate more women into their ranks. Moderator: Andrea Mitchell, Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent, NBC and Host, MSNBCs Andrea Mitchell Reports 10:55 AM 11:15 AM The Honorable Jane Harman, Director, President and CEO, Woodrow Wilson Center President Atifete Jahjaga, President, Republic of Kosovo Kamla Persad-Bissessar, Prime Minister, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

BREAK MORNING PROGRAM (Continued): GIRLS IN THE WORLD WOMEN IN THE WORLD ON CAMPUS An exciting new initiative to engage college-aged women Kim Azzarelli, President, Women in the World Foundation MOTHER OF INVENTION: TALIA LEMAN and RANDOMKID.ORG Presented by Toyota 17-year-old Talia Leman, CEO and Founder of RandomKid.org, shares the story behind her grassroots organization that supports and mentors children around the world who are passionate about improving the lives of others. Interviewed by: Jill Iscol, Ed. D., President, IF Hummingbird Foundation, and Author, Hearts on Fire: Twelve Stories of Todays Visionaries Igniting Idealism Into Action Talia Leman, CEO and Founder, RandomKid.org

17 THE DIGITAL LIVES OF GIRLS With the explosion of digital and social media, girls lives now unfold in the most public of spaces. Yet innovative young women are harnessing digital technology, owning their image and leveraging the issues that are most important to them. From bloggers to ad jammers to social media gurus, this program convenes a group of bold young women to explore how the Internet has transformed their lives and their ability to own their image and voice. Moderator: Chelsea Clinton, Board Member, Clinton Foundation Noorjahan Akbar, Founder, Young Women for Change Shelby Knox, Director of Womens Rights Organizing, Change.org Crystal Ogar, Activist and Blogger, SPARK Summit Emily-Anne Rigal, Founder and Director, WeStopHate.org Julie Zeilinger, Founder and Editor, The FBomb (TheFBomb.org) MOTHER OF INVENTION: PRINCIPAL ASENATH ANDREWS and THE CATHERINE FERGUSON ACADEMY Presented by Toyota A conversation with Principal Asenath Andrews about the educational innovation of Detroits Catherine Ferguson Academy for Young Women. Interviewed by: Rene Montagne, Co-Host, NPRs Morning Edition G. Asenath Andrews, Founding Principal, Catherine Ferguson Academy, Detroit, MI Tiffini Baldwin, Catherine Ferguson Academy Graduate Ashley Rodgers, Catherine Ferguson Academy Graduate

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GIRLS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD Presented by Intel Sarah Brown, Dr. Ida Odinga of Kenya and Shelly Esque of Intel discuss the importance of educating girls throughout the world, and what it takes to break down the barriers preventing some girls from receiving an education. Moderator: JuJu Chang, Correspondent, ABC News Nightline Sarah Brown, CEO, Office of Gordon and Sarah Brown, and President, PiggyBankKids Shelly Esque, Vice President, Global Affairs, Intel; President, Intel Foundation Dr. Ida Betty Odinga, MGH SUMAS SONG Presented by Intel Presenting Suma, one of several remarkable young girls in 10x10s groundbreaking feature film whose life has been transformed by the opportunity to go to school. Moderator: Juju Chang, Correspondent, ABC News Nightline Richard Robbins, Director, 10x10 Film Suma Tharu, Survivor of Domestic Slavery, Student and Songwriter, Nepal

BURMA: A DOOR OPENS With Burmese elections only weeks away, is this a turning point for the women and girls of the homeland of Aung San Suu Kyi? Moderator: Tina Brown, Editor in Chief, Newsweek & The Daily Beast Melanne Verveer, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Womens Issues Zin Mar Aung, Democracy Activist

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A TRIBUTE BY MERYL STREEP Meryl Streep, Actress

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON

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