Thursday 6 June
News Watch
New evidence on the impact of the expanded global gag rule Host: Kgomotso Matsuyane, journalist, KAYA FM Guests: - Vanessa Rios, Program Officer, International Women’s Health Coalition - Jade Maina, Executive Director, Trust for Indigenous Culture…
The Power of Movements: What happens when many demand change
At the heart of global movements for progress lies the power of people joining together and the power of many demanding the same change. Movements have transformed lives, changed the world, and have powered real, sustainable progress. The Power of Movements…
Film Screenings: Women and Sports
Reclaiming Identity: Stories from Grassroot Soccer Changemakers (11:25) > Four young women from South Africa tell their personal stories of reclaiming identity. This film includes four first-person digital shorts, written/directed/produced by the young…
Candid Conversation
Host: Kgomotso Matsuyane, journalist, KAYA FM Guests: - Lucy Stackpool-Moore, Director of HIV Programmes and Advocacy at the International AIDS Society - Nelly Munyasia, Programs Manager, Reproductive Health Network Kenya
Film Screenings: Women Artivists
Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin Trailer (2:17) > Worlds of Ursula K. Le Guin is a feature documentary that explores the remarkable life and legacy of the science fiction and fantasy writer Ursula K. Le Guin, who passed away in 2018. Produced with Le Guin’s…
On the Ground
Conversations with attendees on the power of youth and movements
Movement Leaders in Conversation
Speakers from The Power of Movements: "What happens when many demand change?" plenary speak to the media.
Youth Zone Reflections
Youth Zone attendees will circle back on Kickoff goals for WD2019.
Power Talks: Health
Moderated by: Yasmine Rouai, Associate Director, Global Health Policy, EMD Serono, Inc. 10:20 | Sona Shah, CEO and Co-founder, Neopenda > Sona Shah shares insights about being a female founder of an early-stage tech startup and highlights some of challenges…
Power of Community: LGBTIQ+ Advocates
Organized by: OutRight Action International Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of work, and other identifying characteristics. Self-select…
Film Screenings: Menstruation
Menstruation: What to Expect (3:18) > This educational video was created from a collaboration between AMAZE.org and The Moving Company. The animated video, developed by sexual health experts, focuses on the physical and mental changes a young person…
Power of Community: Advocates from The Asia Pacific Region
Organized by: Asian-Pacific Resource and Research Centre for Women (ARROW) Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of work, and other identifying…
Power of Community: Advocates from The Middle East Region
Organized by: The Arab Institute for Women (AiW) at the Lebanese American University Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of work, and other…
Youth Consultations: Advancing Sexual and Reproductive Health through Research
Sponsored by: Girl Effect Interested in shaping research related to youth's sexual and reproductive health, digital technology, and advocacy? TEGA (Technology Enabled Girl Ambassadors) is Girl Effect's girl-led insights research methodology. TEGAs are…
Power of Community: Advocates Organizing Around Beijing + 25
Organized by: UN Women, Womankind Worldwide Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of work, and other identifying characteristics. Self-select…
The Power of Youth: How young, intersectional feminists are changing the world!
Time to shake things up. In this session, young people from around the world will leverage the WD2019 plenary stage to explore the beauties, complexities, and challenges of being a young, intersectional, and globally oriented feminist advocate in…
Power of Community: Advocates Organizing Around ICPD + 25
Organized by: UNFPA Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of work, and other identifying characteristics. Self-select a community and dive…
Power of Community: Advocates for The Rights of Older Women
Organized by: HelpAge International Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of work, and other identifying characteristics. Self-select a community…
Face to Face
Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, BBC News interviews the Honourable Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister of Australia