Hosted by: Centre of Excellence for CRVS Systems at the International Development Research Centre (IDRC); Data2X; Open Data Watch Civil registration and vital statistics (CRVS) systems are critical for protecting the fundamental rights and freedoms of…
Hosted by: The Deliver for Good Campaign, Merck, and P&G Gender equality is everyone’s business – and it can’t be business as usual! Achieving a gender-equal world calls for more effective collaboration within and across sectors. Join two long-time…
Hosted by: WHO This side event will involve an open forum to exchange ideas of the future of safe abortion care from innovative approaches to legal reform and policy changes, the connection between formal care and self-management, innovative new models…
We first need to map where the world stands on gender equality and the health and rights of girls and women before we can chart a path forward. With evidence and data, optimism and realism, The Power of Now will apply a gender lens and explore progress…
Hingakawa (18:43) > On the 25th anniversary of the Rwandan genocide, Hingakawa tells the story of two women who made the choice to rise above and choose forgiveness. Vestine and Genevieve are best friends—one Tutsi, one Hutu. Once on the opposite sides…
Zahida's Story: A Midwife on a Mission (4:25) > After experiencing her own difficulties in childbirth, Zahida embarked on a mission to make pregnancy and delivery safer for women and newborns in her rural village. Director(s): Nance Ackerman With Mother…
A look ahead at the day: The power of data in driving gender equality and accountability Host: Divya Mathew, Senior Manager, Research, Policy & Advocacy, Women Deliver - Stephanie Psaki, Deputy Director, Population Council’s Girl’s Center
Don't Yell for Help (14:22) > A first date goes wrong when a woman grows suspicious about the man she's with. Is her date capable of hurting her? Is someone following her? Or is fear all in our minds? A modern short film about the lives of women and…
How Do We Advance Gender Equality in the Face of Danger? Host: Shahira Amin, Independent Journalist - Heather Jarvis, Co-Founder, Slut Walk - Carla Aguirre, Associate Director of Communications, Latin America Program, Planned Parenthood Federation of…
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Brave Girl Rising (19:52) > What does it mean to be born black, born a girl, and born into war? For 17-year-old Somali refugee, Nasro, it means a life of constant struggle. She made the journey from her native Somalia when she was just seven years old,…
Moderated by: Joanna Roper, UK Special Envoy for Gender Equality 10:20 | Erica Zanotti, Manager of Social Programs, Instituto Consulado da Mulher (The Women´s Consulate) > Erica Zanotti dives into a new methodology for women entrepreneurs that mixes…
Hosted by: The One Campaign Ever wondered what the world would be like if the G7 was all women? The ONE Campaign is proud to introduce the Gender 7 - seven extraordinary influential women leading the fight for gender equality all over the world. Please…
The Youth Zone opens with a celebration of the #PowerOf youth! Join Women Deliver staff, Young Leaders and special guests at the official opening of the Youth Zone.
Organized by: Men Engage, UNFPA, Spotlight Initiative, Together for Girls Will the #MeToo movement create lasting change and an end to violence against girls and women? Thinking beyond the hashtag, this session will explore the role of INGOs, donors,…
Organized by: African Women’s Development Fund, Equality Fund incubated by The MATCH International Women's Fund, Philanthropy Advancing Women’s Rights, Prospera What really prevents feminist organizations from raising funds? It’s time to bust some…
Organized by: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition, Scaling Up Nutrition, Nutrition International Good nutrition is a matter of life and death, and the difference between surviving and thriving. However, good nutrition is only achieved when women are…
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…
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