Tuesday 4 June
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…
Harnessing the Power of Data: Presenting the EM2030 Global SDG Gender Index
Hosted by: Equal Measures 2030 Partnership Please join the Equal Measures 2030 partners for drinks and canapés from 4:00 pm and our side event from 5:00-7:00 pm, where we will launch the global SDG Gender Index. The Index is the most comprehensive tool…
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…
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…
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…
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
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,…
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…
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:…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
Women Entrepreneurs: The Key to Transforming Food Systems for Better Health
Hosted by: GAIN Food systems define and guide people’s food choices. The main investors in food systems are businesses, entrepreneurs and consumers. We know that women consumers make better food choices for the entire family than men do. We also know…
Men Care: Unleashing Paternity Leave’s Power to Advance Gender Equality
Hosted by: Dove Men+Care, Promundo Unilever's Dove Men+Care brand and Promundo, leading research organisation on men and masculinity, are hosting a catered, interactive evening session to announce the creation of a global Corporate Task Force to champion…
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…
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…
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…