ANA ZIMMERMANN

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE

FREEFROM

Ana is an immigrant from El Salvador, a survivor and an entrepreneur. She began working with FreeFrom in 2017 when she launched her greeting card business as part of FreeFrom’s entrepreneurship program. In 2018 GIFTED by FreeFrom was born, a social enterprise focused on generating wealth for survivors through entrepreneurship and living wage employment. Ana is excited about the movement of change in the way we approach the work against gender-based violence. Ana loves to share her story and inspire others, building community and the networks of support that make it possible for all of us to thrive.

Event Schedule

DAY 1

18 July 2023

Start Time	End Time	Session	Description	Action
08:00 am EEST	09:30 am EEST	Gender-based violence in entrepreneurship: unveiling key findings and recommendations Side Event Ubumwe Grande Hotel - Room Kivu 2	Join us to learn about the results of Empow’Her newest study on gender-based violence (GBV) in entrepreneurship. Data, testimonies and recommendations will be shared Read More Join us to learn about the results of Empow’Her newest study on gender-based violence (GBV) in entrepreneurship. Data, testimonies and recommendations will be shared about the magnitude of GBV among women entrepreneurs and how it impedes their empowerment journey, from more than 30 countries with specific focuses on West Africa and Europe. How does GBV impact entrepreneurship? How is the ecosystem addressing them? Join our panel of entrepreneurs and activists from HerMeNow, social enterprise Gifted, La Ligue and a former UN Women Global Champion for Women Economic Empowerment to discuss it further ! Open to all delegates. *Snacks and refreshments will be served. Organizer: Empow’Her Read Less Speakers ANA ZIMMERMANN DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL ENTERPRISE FREEFROM Meganne Boho President of the Ivorian League for Women Rights The Ivorian League for Women Rights