Tuesday 4 June
Survive and Thrive: Transforming Care for Every Small and Sick Newborn
Hosted by: Every Preemie—SCALE, WHO In recognition of the launch of the global document, Survive and Thrive: Transforming care for every small and sick newborn, an expert panel will present current data and highlights of the framework for inpatient…
Girl Talk: Ending Child Marriage with the Power to Hold Power to Account
Hosted by: Save the Children Join an all-girl panel from the Sahel, Nepal and Nigeria as they discuss their work to hold power to account, to end child marriage and realize the rights of all girls. This session explores the many ways in which governments…
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
Gender-Smart Investing Summit @ Women Deliver
Hosted by: Gender-Smart Investing Summit & Acumen Join hundreds of leaders passionate about leveraging investment as a tool to promote gender equality as we learn about the state of the gender lens investing field, exchange challenges, solutions, and…
Film Screenings: Gender Norms
Sons #ShareTheLoad (2:35) > There is a new India in the making, we realised that parents today, are backing the ambitions of their daughters. However, even as they raise their daughters to be as independent and ambitious as their sons, they continue…
Power for Mothers: Bringing a Ready Solution for Better Nutrition to All
Hosted by: Sight and Life Foundation, Vitamin Angels, Children's Investment Fund Foundation, 1000 days, Kirk Humanitarian Compelling evidence shows that taking multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS) during pregnancy reduces the risk of anemia in mothers…
BMO Celebrating Women
Hosted by: Bank of Montreal (BMO) Join us for a lively panel discussion on “Local Action for Global Impact” featuring Amanda Ellis, Executive Director, Hawaii and Asia Pacific, Julie Ann Wrigley, Global Institute of Sustainability; Barbara Mowat,…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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?…
From Charlevoix to Biarritz and Beyond: The G7 as an Accelerator for Gender Equality?
Hosted by: Women Deliver, Government of Canada, Government of France This year marks the second year of the Gender Equality Advisory Council to the G7 Presidency, and WD2019 provides an opportunity to reaffirm and call for ambitious, sustainable commitments…
The Power Party: This is How Girls Get Equal
Hosted by: Plan International The Power Party will celebrate‚ the unparalleled power of girls and young women as leaders, activists and change-makers. Join inspiring activists and influencers on gender equality for a fun and powerful evening of spoken…
The Midwife Monologues: An Evening with PRONTO International
Hosted by: PRONTO International We are putting the spotlight on midwives: the ecstasy and the anguish of caring for women in the most meaningful and vulnerable moments of their lives. Watch an evening of performance as we dive into the myriad challenges…
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…
#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…