Colorado’s largest international women’s day event Friday | News [Video]

Over 900 community leaders, business executives, students and elected officials mingled Friday, sharing ideas on gender equality and fueling Colorado’s largest International Women’s Day celebration.

The event — held by WorldDenver, a local nonprofit that looks to connect the world through exchange programs and education initiatives — celebrated the women of Colorado and the world and their economical, political and cultural advancements.

WorldDenver’s 11th annual event included a panel on women’s health hoisted by local experts on physical and mental health, an allotted time for networking amongst attendees and a keynote by Maryam Monsef, former cabinet minister in Canada and CEO of ONWARD.

Maryam Monset, a former member of Canadian Parliament, gives the keynote address at WorldDenver’s International Women’s Day luncheon at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, March 8, 2024.

“International Women’s Day is not just a date on the calendar,” U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette said. …