Wednesday 5 June
Film Screenings: Women and the Environment
Berta Didn't Die (10:37) > In Honduras, the most dangerous country in the world to be a land defender, Berta Cáceres' death has not silenced the many campesinxs fighting for justice and Indigenous Sovereignty. They mourn Berta's assassination with powerful…
Candid Conversation
What Role Can and Should Men Play in Gender Equality? Host: Femi Oke - Kobe Smith, Director, International Planned Parenthood Federation & Women Deliver Young Leader - Brian Heilman, Senior Research Officer, Promundo
On the Ground
Hear directly from delegates at the Women Deliver 2019 Conference
Film Screenings: Toxic Masculinity
Purl (8:43) > Purl an earnest ball of yarn named Purl who gets a job in a fast-paced, high energy, bro-tastic start-up. Yarny hijinks ensue as she tries to fit in, but how far is she willing to go to get the acceptance she yearns for, and in the end,…
Power Talks: Gender Equality
Moderated by: Kristin Hetle, Chair of the Board of Directors, Women Deliver 10:20 | Estrella Alcalde, Project Director, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights, Pathfinder International > Estrella Alcalde shares the voices of marginalized women from…
My Body, My Rights
Organized by: CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality, UNFPA, We Are Purposeful Young people make up more than half of the world’s population, but they still face tremendous challenges when they want to access contraception, love the people they want to love,…
All in a Day’s Work: Gender Equality in the Health System
Organized by: Amref Health Africa, Population Action International, PHCPI, World Bank, World Health Organization For the women who make up 70% of the health and social workforce, gender bias, inequity, negative power dynamics, and discrimination is all…
Investing in Impact! Sustainable Financing for Women, Adolescents, and Girls
Organized by: GAVI, Global Financing Facility, Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria How do we meet the needs of girls and women, not just now, but in the long run? Drawing on the experience of a range of partners—including representatives…
Digital Posters Meet & Greet
Come meet the digital poster presenters face-to-face and learn about their innovative research and programs! Hear about a diversity of issues relating to gender equality, with a special focus on advocacy initiatives and ask any burning question you may…
A Key to Combating Climate Change: Empowering Girls and Women
Organized by: BSR, UNFCCC, Women’s Environment and Development Organization Women bear the brunt of climate change, yet they are the world’s best bet in the fight for a clean, healthy, and sustainable planet. This session will look at three key spaces…
Healthy Mom, Better World: Fighting HIV, TB and Malaria to Improve Maternal Health
Organized by: Maternal Childhood Survival Program with UNICEF, World Health Organization Are we doing enough to protect pregnant women from HIV, TB, Malaria and other infectious diseases? In this session, learn how partners are joining together to fight…
360° Films: Virtual Reality
This year, we are excited to introduce a new immersive component of the Film Festival – 360° films with the use of Virtual Reality headsets! Put yourself in the shoes of girls and women around the world. Featuring: The Vidya Vox Story - The Female…
At the Margins: Engaging Sidelined Communities in the Mainstream SRHR Movement
Organized by: International Planned Parenthood Federation, Sonke Gender Justice, Women Enabled International Using a combination of storytelling and sensitive reflection, this session will unpack the issues that marginalized girls and women face while…
Social Accountability: Upending or Reinforcing Power Dynamics?
Organized by: Equal Measures 2030, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH), White Ribbon Alliance Is social accountability, also known as empowering citizens and making governments more accountable, truly inclusive? What risks are…
Education in Emergencies: Towards a Coordinated Global Response for Girls
Organized by: PLAN International, Malala Fund, UNGEI, UNESCO In emergencies, girls are more likely than boys to be kept out of school. This session will bring together diverse voices working towards a future where all girls can learn, no matter their…
Powerful Advocacy and Campaign Tactics to Drive Change for Gender Equality
Organized by: Advocacy Accelerator, Change.org, Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) This interactive workshop session will foster and promote the exchange of ideas, experience, and learning between new and seasoned advocates on…
Social Entrepreneurship: Meet the Disrupters
Organized by: Echoing Green, We Connect When it comes to innovation, social entrepreneurs are at the forefront. Come listen to entrepreneurs share their business models and the lessons they learned when implementing new innovations, and get inspired…
Feminism and Sport: What’s Play Got to Do With It?
Organized by: Canadian Association for Advancement of Women and Sports, EIR Soccer, Women Win Well-designed sport and play programs provide safe spaces for girls and women to explore and enrich their bodies, build their assets, access agency, and challenge…
Creative Tensions on Health and Rights of the LGBTQIA+ Community
Join the conversation about advancing the conversation about health and rights for LGBTQIA+ youth in one of Women Deliver's most unique sessions - Creative Tensions. Hosted by world design leader, IDEO.org, and the Global Fund for Women, you will literally…
Face to Face with Maysoon Zayid
Comedy, gender and disability rights Host: Subi Shah, Journalist, BBC World Service; Al Jazeera With Maysoon Zayid, Actress, Comedian, Writer, and Disability Advocate