Tuesday 4 June
The Takeaway
Co-hosts Kgomotso Matsunyane, journalist, KAYA FM, Thembisa Fakude, Head of Research, Al Jazeera Center for Studies, Justice Baidoo, journalist, and guest Natasha Mwansa, Women Deliver Young Leader
The Time Is Now: Empowering Survivors, Ending Gender-Based Violence
Hosted by: Jhpiego and Together for Girls Join Jhpiego and Together for Girls at the Five Sails Restaurant for a timely conversation around ending stigma for survivors, ensuring access to critical services, and eliminating violence against women and…
Appy Hour!
At this lively mixer, attendees will enjoy a hands-on experience, testing out different mobile innovations with the potential to change the world for girls and women. Travel from table to table to see the apps in action. 1) Girl Rising (Girl Rising India)…
Film Screenings: Women's Health
Tightly Wound (10:00) > A woman recounts her experience living with chronic pelvic pain – how health professionals have failed her, men have rejected her, and shame, anger, and hatred have plagued her body. Director(s): Shelby Hadden Fanny Garcia:…
Shaping CQ: Design Session for a New Initiative for Greater Community Intelligence Across the Philanthropic System
Hosted by: Gem Foundation, Global Fund for Women, PCI (Project Concern International), and Tostan A working session, including NGOs, funders and grassroots leaders, to co-design and launch a “CQ” Initiative that will add value to existing efforts…
Speed Networking Session
Connect with new people and get personalized advice in this dynamic, intergenerational speed networking session. Sign up to be paired with youth and adult leaders from a variety of fields for quick conversations to take your advocacy to the next level!…
Film Screenings: Music Videos
"The Question" (Official Music Video) (5:05) > A journey into the mind of a trans woman as she struggles to embrace her inner self. Director(s): Sarah Whelden and Robin Vada Stop Harrassment (3:52) > This music video is a compilation of the work of three…
Measure Pleasure in Sexuality Education - Beyond the Business-as-Usual: What Role is Pleasure Playing in Young People's Empowerment?
Hosted by: SRHR Alliances in Ghana and Kenya, The Pleasure Project and Rutgers NL How comfortable are CSE facilitators in talking explicitly about sexuality and enabling young people to become comfortable in this discussion? Do young people demonstrate…
Harnessing the Power of Research to Effect Gender Transformative Change
Hosted by: American Jewish World Service (AJWS), International Development Research Centre (IDRC), and RESURJ Women and girls remain unaccounted, undervalued and underrepresented in policy and programs - including in data used by international development…
Celebrating Young Women Taking Charge of Their Health Care and Their Lives: The Power of Dreams!
Hosted by: PATH, PEPFAR End your day with inspiring young women, cast members from MTV Shuga and leaders in global health. Enjoy an evening of music, drinks & desserts, engaging stories and networking with those dedicated to health care for all! We’ll…
Making the Invisible Visible: Advancing Women’s Health Leadership in Humanitarian Contexts
Hosted by: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Hear from diverse speakers of the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement about the successes, challenges, and next steps for inclusive humanitarian response. Our Movement plays an important role in…
Partnerships for Purpose: How Girls Not Brides Members are Collaborating to Address Child Marriage
Hosted by: Girls Not Brides This session will share lessons learned and examples of impact from Girls Not Brides national advocacy coalitions across the world. With examples of how creative collaborations have led to big successes in addressing child…
Ending FGM By 2030: It's a Global Issue
Hosted by: Equality Now Hosted by international women and girls rights organisation Equality Now, join representatives of regional End FGM networks from around the world including; Africa, the Middle East, US, Europe, Canada and Asia to discuss a coordinated…
#PowerOfPleasure: Using Pleasure to Empower, Liberate and Innovate
Hosted by: RNW Media RNW Media is celebrating the Power of Pleasure by bringing you a series of inspirational talks. There is no doubt that claiming pleasure is claiming power. But what can we do to enable organizations, programmes and young people to…
Every Country Can Eliminate Cervical Cancer. Join Our Brainstorm on Driving National Development to Reach All Girls and Women
Hosted by: World Health Organisation Every two minutes a woman dies of cervical cancer - a preventable and treatable disease. Governments support accelerating elimination. Help us mobilize a women’s movement, put this on the development agenda and…
She Can. Overcoming Obstacles at Every Stage of a Girl's Life
Hosted by: World Vision US, Strong Women Strong World Join us for an interactive experience that will challenge, encourage, and inspire! What's it like to be a girl born into extreme poverty? And more importantly how are things changing for the better?…
Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Innovathon 2019: Co-Creating Solutions to Prevent and Combat Violence Against Women and Girls Worldwide
Hosted by: Pro Mujer in partnership with Hivos, The Womanity Foundation and Kering Foundation Pro Mujer, Inc. (PM) in partnership with Hivos, The Womanity Foundation and Kering Foundation will host a cross-sectorial session focused on the emergence of…
A Look Backward and Forward: Holding the U.S. Government Accountable to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights
Hosted by: Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) Together, we've held the U.S. government accountable to its sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) commitments since the International Conference on Population Development (ICPD) 25 years…
On the Front Lines of War in Yemen: Women Human Rights Defenders
Hosted by: Oxfam Join Oxfam for an evening of art, food and conversation with Yemeni women rights defenders working on the front lines of the world's worst humanitarian disaster. Open to all delegates. RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/on-the-front-lines-of-war-in-yemen-women-human-rights-defenders-tickets-60263215901
Unpacking Gender and Power in Health Systems to Optimize Community Health Workforce
Hosted by: UNICEF, BMGF, and USAID Communities are social/political ecosystems with contested power relations, heterogeneities, and complex linkages with resources and health systems. CHWs must navigate this to deliver care and services. Critical to…