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Tuesday, May 11, 2020, 5:25 p.m.
Delphi Economic Forum, Zappeion, Athens
As Delivered
Thank you, Stella, and kalispera everybody, welcome to the Inclusivity Lounge. This is the second year that the U.S. Embassy is collaborating with the Delphi Economic Forum on the Inclusivity Lounge. It’s our effort to create a regular platform here at the Delphi Forum to focus on issues of gender equality and women’s empowerment.
I want to start with a huge thank you, first of all to Secretary General Hormova, for being with us today and also for providing your patronage for the event. And of course, to Stella and Pinelopi at Women on Top. We are so proud of our partnership with you on the Inclusivity Lounge. I also want to say thank you to Symeon and Yanni for hosting us at Delphi, and finally to Women Act for being another terrific partner in this space.