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title: "You're Invited! Women's Health & Human Rights Symposium"
date: 2011-07-15T21:46:26-04:00
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[From the Archives of Our Bodies, Our Blog](/blog)# You're Invited! Women's Health & Human Rights Symposium

By Christine Cupaiuolo • July 15, 2011

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**SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 1, 2011**

  
  
It began with a small group of women  
  
and one stapled book in Boston in 1971.

  
  
Since then, *Our Bodies, Ourselves* has inspired women's health  
  
and human rights movements in 25 countries.

  
  
Please join us as we celebrate the work of  
  
our courageous global partners,  
  
launch our 9th U.S. edition,  
  
and honor 40 years of activism on behalf of women and girls.

  
  
**Our Bodies, Our Future:  
  
Advancing Health and Human Rights for Women and Girls**

  
  
**Saturday, October 1  
  
Boston University, Tsai Center for Performing Arts**

  
  
Register online (free, but space is limited)  
  
[ http://ourbodiesourselves.eventbrite.com](http://ourbodiesourselves.eventbrite.com "Register for symposium")  
  
Or call 617-245-0200 ext. 10

  
  
*Featuring women's groups around the globe that have developed health resources based on* Our Bodies, Ourselves*; contributors to the new U.S. edition; public policy and human rights experts; and special guests.  
  
Reception immediately following symposium.  
  
More information: [www.ourbodiesourselves.org/40thanniversary.asp](/40thanniversary.asp "more information on the 40th anniversary symposium")*

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