Power. Progress. Change.
3-6 June 2019 • Vancouver, Canada
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Tuesday 4 June

10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Indigenous Women and Children: Safeguarding Our Health Cultural Integrity

Organized by: Inuit Circumpolar Council, Native Women's Association of Canada, UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Peoples The dignity of Indigenous women and girls and their important roles in the community are often overlooked. Yet, Indigenous women and…

Speakers
President Tarja Halonen Ndinini Kimesera Sikar Pratima Gurung Conrad Prince Ruth Kaviok Elizabeth Amondi Okumu
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Digital Posters Meet & Greet

Come meet the digital poster presenters face-to-face and learn about their innovative research and programs! Hear about a diversity of issues relating to gender equality, with a special focus on advocacy initiatives and ask any burning question you may…

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Special Event
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Understanding the Gender Equality Movement: Progress and Pitfalls

Organized by: Community Center for Integrated Development (CCID), International Center for Research on Women Do you really understand gender versus sex, or feminism versus women’s rights? This session will demystify key definitions and terms in the…

Speakers
Jacob Thomas Tanzila Khan Jude Thaddues Njikem Sarah Gammage
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Free to Be in the City: Safety of Adolescent Girls in Urban Areas

Organized by: Plan International, UN Habitat Based on research conducted by Plan International, only 4% of adolescent girls in Delhi and 8% of girls in Cairo claimed that they always feel safe when in public spaces. 91% of girls in Lima and 58% of girls…

Speakers
Juma Assiago Faridah Alexander Munive Ngo Chi Minh Maryorie
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 11:00 am PST

Film Screenings: Period Shaming

Our Blood Our Body (22:55) > A documentary that exalts the attitude of women who have no problems in talking about menstruation. An x-ray of this new generation of girls (generation Z) who seek a purpose in life and do not bother to follow patterns of…

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Film
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Solutions Workshop

In this session, Youth Zone visitors are invited to problem-solve alongside leading young entrepreneurs in their journey to promote gender equality worldwide. Lend your experience on an interdisciplinary team of fellow Conference attendees to tackle…

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Youth Zone
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Women’s Rights and LGBTIQ+ Rights: Stronger Together

Organized by: CREA, International Women’s Health Coalition, Outright Action International LGBTIQ+ and women’s rights advocates are more powerful together. Sometimes, these movements are pitted against one another. This session will tackle patterns…

Speakers
Shannon Kowalski Lopa Banerjee Jessica Stern Stephanie Lum Kamanda Bosco
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Everybody’s Business: Universal Health Coverage in Sub-Saharan Africa

Organized by: Amref Health Africa, Population Action International, PHCPI, World Bank, World Health Organization Join a panel discussion around accelerators for Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Sub-Saharan Africa. The session will start off with a…

Speakers
Meggie Mwoka Dr. Veronica Magar Elisha Dunn-Georgiou Dr. Belinda Afriyie Nimako (MD, MPH) Dr. Githinji Gitahi Raj Kumar Dr. Taiwo Oyelade +2
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 11:00 am PST

Face to Face

The global state of gender equality Host: Shahira Amin, Independent Journalist

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10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Who Holds the Power in Pregnancy? Overcoming Stigma 

Organized by: Jhpiego, The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, White Ribbon Alliance, World Health Organization This session combines performance art, science, debate, and audience participation to shine a light on issues surrounding the power…

Speakers
Lily Kak Winnie Mwebesa Malika Ndlovu Sandra Oyarzo Torres Joy E. Lawn
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Gender Transformative Education: The Power of Education to Deliver Gender Equality

Organized by: Global Partnership for Education, NORAD, PLAN International, UNESCO Education has the power to transform harmful gender norms, stereotypes, and power relationships. This session brings together youth activists, educators, practitioners,…

Speakers
Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen Gonzalo Cassandra Hallett Abigail Rita Bissoonauth Joanna Herat Hannah Vaughan Jones
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Out of the Shadows: Addressing and Treating Maternal Mental Health

Organized by: Maternal Childhood Survival Program with UNICEF, World Health Organization Although there is increased awareness and treatments for post-natal depression, too many cases of maternal mental health issues still go undiagnosed and untreated.…

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Dr. Manasi Kumar Simone Honikman Brenda Onguti Angelina Spicer
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Not Optional! Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Essential to Humanitarian Action

Organized by: Family Planning 2020, Inter-Agency Working Group on Reproductive Health in Crises, NGO Working Group on Women Peace and Security, UNFPA, Women Deliver What exactly are the minimum standards for sexual and reproductive health during an emergency?…

Speakers
Ugwu Nkechi Uzoamaka Kate Gilmore Sathya Doraiswamy Grace Kodindo Debora Diniz Martin Gutierrez
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Sharing is Caring, but is it Enough? Shifting the Unequal Care Burden

Organized by: Oxfam Canada, Promundo Women in every country carry disproportionate responsibility for domestic work and caregiving, spending 1-3 hours more a day on housework than men and 2-10 times more providing care. Entrenched gender norms and unequal…

Speakers
Gary Barker Katja Freiwald Thalia Kidder Florence Mutesi
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Religion and Development: Building Bridges for Gender Justice

Organized by: Episcopal Relief, Global One, Interfaith WASH Alliance, UNFPA, World Vision International 80% of the world’s people profess to a faith tradition. Religion can be a critical part of the way we think, believe, and behave, and can be a source…

Speakers
Chiseche Salome Mibenge Reverend Josephine Ogola Reyhana Patel Maihan Wali Mouhammed Cherif Diop Dan Irvine
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Advancing Rights of Adolescent Girls and Young Women to be Decision-makers 

Organized by: Advocates for Youth, AfriYan, CHOICE for Youth and Sexuality Adolescent girls and young women are leading and advocating today! This session will present effective leadership and advocacy strategies from the perspective of young leaders…

Speakers
Renata Tallarico Myriam Narcisse Natalia Lozano Khadija Khan Ana Mosiashvili Tikondwe Kaphangawani Chimkowola
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

The Power of Data and Accountability: Girls and women count, must be counted, and counted in

Reliable, timely, and gender disaggregated data collection and management are critical tools to help citizens and advocates hold governments accountable. Achieving progress for girls and women – and thereby all – is dependent upon accurate, gender…

Speakers
Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Mary Julie Gichuru Alison Holder Hon Julia Gillard Dr. Ephraim Kisangala Gabriela Ramos Jayathma Wickramanayake +4
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Plenary
10:30 am - 5:30 pm PST

Solutions Gallery

Visit the Solutions Gallery! With an environmentally-friendly digital poster format, you can browse posters by topic or author. Explore hundreds of solutions on diverse topics related to gender equality, with a special focus on advocacy.

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Special Event
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Who Runs the World? Empowering Young Women and Girls

Organized by: National Democratic Institute, Plan International, Women Political Leaders Globally, women hold just 24% of parliament seats and according to the World Bank, at the current pace of change, it will take over 100 years to achieve parity in…

Speakers
Sylvia Kasanga Anna Gainey Razan Melissa Richmond Citlalli Adriana Helen Clark +1
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Concurrent
10:30 am - 12:00 pm PST

Break the Barriers that Block Girls’ and Women’s Right to Reproductive Health

Organized by: Family Planning 2020, FHI 360, UNFPA How can women without power and reproductive autonomy access the health information and services they need, now? In this session, hear women across sectors and continents share powerful actions we can…

Speakers
Joannie Bewa Leticia Pfeffer Kechi Ogbuagu Bitania Lulu Berhanu
Category
Concurrent

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