the challenges we face at the global level. i encourage all who are here today to continue to be active citizens and work in transforming our lives and challenging others to actually do things to improve the lives of citizens of this world. as we celebrate the 100th year, let us remember it is important to empower women. to organize and recognize women. to get women into office. to create wealth for women. and continue dad a s fight to continue for opportunities for women in this world. power to women. a programming note, tonight you can watch the festival celebrating nelson mandela s