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Indian scholar, environmentalist Vandana Shiva to speak at Western Feb. 25

Vandana Shiva  about women in agriculture, traditional practices, biodiversity, climate change and more. Her presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center on campus.Tickets are $3 with a 草榴社区 student ID and $12 for general admission.

Shiva is a major figure in the ecofeminist movement with many ties to the environmental movement, working towards justice for women, traditional agriculture and rights for farm workers. She works to preserve crop biodiversity and advocates for women’s equality in global policy, empowering women in agriculture and rural areas. For more, visit her website at .