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