Thursday 6 June
Film Screenings: Women Entrepreneurs
Españomics (13:33) > Eight Latinas, from different backgrounds, share their overcoming stories while they send a message to the world, as we delve into the issues that affect the female Hispanic community in North America. What would you do to follow…
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
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
Power of Community: Advocates from The Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) Region
Organized by: Hivos Hub Latin America, IPPF Western Hemisphere Region 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: Male Engagement Advocates
Organized by: Promundo 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: G7/G20 Advocates and Stakeholders
Organized by: W7, W20, G7 Global Task Force 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…
Power of Community: Advocates Fighting Child, Early, and Forced Marriage
Organized by: Girls Not Brides 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…
Power of Community: UHC Advocates and Stakeholders
Organized by: WHO Gender, Equity and Human Rights, and Partnership for Maternal, Newborn and Child Health (PMNCH) Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical…
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…
Power of Community: Pan-African Gender Advocates
Organized by: African Union, The African Women’s Development and Communications Network (FEMNET) Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical local of work, technical focus of…