Thursday 6 June
Power of Community: Advocates from Canada and the USA
Organized by: Center for Reproductive Rights, RESULTS Canada 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.…
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…
Power of Community: Advocates from Europe
Organized by: Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevölkerung (DSW), YouAct 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.…
Power of Community: Health Providers Working on Maternal Health
Organized by: The International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), FIGO 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: Grassroots Advocates
Organized by: GROOTS Kenya 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…
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…
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 Working on Disability Rights
Organized by: CNIB, DisAbled Women's Network of Canada (DAWN), International Disability Alliance (IDA), Women Enabled International (WEI) Power of Community sessions are semi-structured dialogues for various communities of practice, defined by geographical…
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: 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…
Face to Face
Lyse Doucet, Chief International Correspondent, BBC News interviews the Honourable Julia Gillard, Former Prime Minister of Australia
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 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: 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…
News Watch
Breaking news and announcements Host: Emma Batha, Thompson Reuters Foundation Featuring AmplifyChange! Competition Finalists
Film Screenings: Movements
#Halsey4GlobalHer (2:42) > In this short PSA, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Halsey joined the Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) to oppose Trump’s deadly global gag rule (GGR), which bans U.S. global health assistance to non-U.S. organizations…
Live from the Youth Zone
Host: Mariama Kabia, Senior Associate, Youth Engagement, Women Deliver
Film Screenings: Women and Spirituality
My Body is Not A Weapon (8:34) > 'My Body is Not a Weapon,' the debut film by world renown photographer Platon (USA), documents the harrowing experience of wartime rape survivors and forced child laborers, and the extraordinary holistic healing sanctuary,…
10 Things You Didn't Know About Private Philanthropy for Gender
Organized by: Fondation CHANEL Few figures are available on the volumes and features of philanthropic support to gender equality. To address this, the OECD Network of Foundations (netFWD) produced the Policy Note “Insights on Philanthropy for Gender…
Face to Face
An interview with legendary singer-songwriter Angélique Kidjo with Host Femi Oke