DCM Kristen F. Bauer celebrated International Day of the Girl with a two-day visit to Surabaya and Malang, E. Java on Oct 27-28, 2014. During her visit, she spoke to 500 female students at An Nur Islamic Boarding School, hosted a discussion with women entrepreneurs, and participated in a panel on gender-based violence with IVLP grantee Esthi Susanti Hudiono from Surabaya Hotline Foundation. In an interview with SHE Radio, the DCM further raised awareness of International Day of the Girl and efforts to prevent violence against women.
