Events
Gender and Displacement in the Middle East during Covid-19
Aug 4, 2020
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Middle East Institute
Online
As the global refugee crisis continues amid the spread of Covid-19 and economic collapse, displaced women face growing dangers in the Middle East. Women refugees…
The Gender Agenda: From Theory to Action in Urban Planning and Development
Jul 28, 2020
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ICLEI Africa
Online
Cities in Africa are some of the most vulnerable to climate change in the world, and for them to become more resilient, a significant amount…
Standing with Afghan Women: Ensuring Meaningful Inclusion in the Intra-Afghan Peace Talks
Jul 28, 2020
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
Online
Join leading Afghan women and global leaders to highlight the critical role Afghan women must play in the upcoming intra-Afghan talks, and the risks to…
The Importance of Gender Equality in a Time of Crisis: How Do We Move from Theory to Action?
Jul 28, 2020
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ICLEI Africa and CoMSSA
Online
In times of crisis, women are often on the front lines as they make up approximately 70% of the world’s health and social care workers.…
International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security
Jul 27, 2020
- Jul 28, 2020
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World Academy of Science, Engineering, and Technology
Zurich, Switzerland
International Conference on Women, Peace, and Security aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research…
Women, Power and Politics in the Middle East
Jul 22, 2020
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Chatham House
Online
In 2019, the visibility and participation of women in protests across the Middle East and North Africa challenged male-led political establishments in the region. But…
Rojava and the Kurds: Human Security, Gender and Peacebuilding in the De Facto Region in Northeastern Syria
Jul 22, 2020
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Royal Roads University and Koya University
Online
With the rise, fall and resurgence of the Islamic State (ISIS), the vulnerable position of Kurds in Rojava, a region in Northeastern Syria, has become…
Gender Integration into National Climate Actions. Regional Workshop, Asia and Pacific.
Jul 22, 2020
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UNFCCC
Online
Under the enhanced Lima work programme on gender and its gender action plan (Decision 3/CP.25); Parties and relevant organizations were requested to submit their inputs…
Advancing Women's Economic Opportunity Through Member-Owned Enterprises
Jul 16, 2020
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USAID
Online
Member-owned enterprises - or cooperatives - are catalysts for women's economic empowerment. Through ownership of these businesses, women globally earn higher wages, have better market…
Intersecting Crises and the Impact for Women in the Pacific
Jul 16, 2020
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AIIA and United Nations Women Australia
Online
The socio-economic impacts of COVID-19, including the global economic downturn, restrictions to travel and movement, combined with the recent TC Harold all have a significant…
Green Recovery, Energy Transition and Gender Diversity: from Canada to MENA Region
Jul 15, 2020
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Canada's Women in Renewable Energy
Online
In partnership with Canada's Women in Renewable Energy (WiRE) and the Embassy of Canada in the UAE, in this live webinar, CEBC's Women in Clean…
Mediation or Militarisation: Resolving Conflicts in the Age of Corona
Jul 14, 2020
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LSE Centre for Women, Peace and Security
online
From North America to South Asia the coronavirus pandemic has exacerbated societal conflicts promoting a rise in militarised responses from governments. But behind the headlines…
Accelerating Inclusive Farmer-Led Irrigation Sustainably
Jul 9, 2020
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IWMI, World Bank, DWFGI and GWP
Online
On July 9, the second session of a 2-part webinar series on farmer-led irrigation (FLI) is organized by GWP, the World Bank, the International Water…
Gender Inclusive Cities
Jul 9, 2020
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GRCN and World Bank
Online
Please join us for the 18th Session of Cities on the Frontline, jointly organized by Global Resilient Cities Network & the World Bank which will…
Covid-19 in the Middle East and North Africa: Impact on Women’s Economic Empowerment and Policy Responses
Jul 8, 2020
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UNDP, UN Women and OECD
Online
UNDP, UN Women and OECD are jointly organizing a webinar to take a closer look at governments’ investments in gender equality and women’s economic empowerment…
Engaging with the Adaptation Fund: First Steps for Women’s Organizations
Jul 8, 2020
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WEDO
Online
Climate finance should flow to women’s organizations, gender-related groups, and feminist organizations working at the intersection of gender equality and climate change.
In addition to…
WPS in 2020 - Progressing Implementation at a Time of Global Uncertainty
Jul 7, 2020
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ASPI’s Women in Defence and Security Network
online
This year represents a significant milestone for the women, peace and security agenda as it marks 20 years since its adoption by the UN Security…
Breaking the Glass Ceiling - Promoting Women’s Leadership in Water Institutions
Jul 7, 2020
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Equal Aqua Partnership Platform
Online
The COVID-19 Pandemic has shed additional light on the differential impact of crisis on women, and highlighted the importance of female representation in decision making…
Implementing Women, Peace and Security: Localisation in the OSCE Region
Jul 1, 2020
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OSCE Secretariat/Gender Section
Online
This webinar aims to present the results of the study and will focus on and discuss one of the main findings of the WPS study, how…
Learning from Cities to Advance Gender Equality
Jun 26, 2020
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Cities Alliance
Online
Following the adoption of the new EU Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 in March, the European Union (EU) will adopt a new Gender Action Plan for…
United Nations 2020: Enhancing Peace, Disarmament and the Role of Women
Jun 24, 2020
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Unfold Zero
Online
A webinar to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the United Nations and to highlight issues of peace, disarmament and the role of women. The webinar…
Gender Equality in Peace and Security: The Role of Male Leadership
Jun 24, 2020
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Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security
online
Join distinguished leaders across defense, diplomacy, and civil society for a conversation on men's role in advancing gender equality in peace and security. They will discuss strategies…
Women and the Energy Transition
Jun 23, 2020
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New Energy Economy
Online
Across Alberta, women are leading the charge in a shift to a lower-carbon future. Whether they are industry professionals, public servants or community members, whether…
A Just Recovery for Indigenous Women and Land Defenders
Jun 23, 2020
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International Funders for Indigenous Peoples
Online
Since time immemorial, Indigenous values and leadership have ensured the health and wellbeing of shared lands and communities. Legacies of colonization and capitalism have attempted…
The Women, Peace, and Security Resolutions and the Politics of Gender Expertise and Feminist Knowledge in Post-Conflict Settings
Jun 18, 2020
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British International Studies Association
London, UK
Note: this event has been cancelled.
This panel investigates the meaning and practice of gender expertise in post-conflict contexts, exploring how the Women, Peace and Security…
Stories of Courage: Women Defending Land and Water in Canada and Brazil
Jun 18, 2020
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Kairos Canada
Online
Join KAIROS’ MERE Hub for Stories of Courage: Women Defending Land and Water in Canada and Brazil. This online teach-in is the last in a series…
Parliamentarians' Action for Gender Equality and Food Security as a Response to COVID-19
Jun 18, 2020
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FAO, IISD and OXFAM
Online
This webinar will offer a unique opportunity for a transversal discussion among parliamentarians from Africa, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a view to generating…
Gender and Development in Myanmar
Jun 17, 2020
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European Association of Development Research and Training Institutes
Online
Myanmar faces enormous development challenges in the midst of a rapidly changing and uncertain political and economic landscape. The European Journal of Development Research is…
Building a Better World Post-Covid with Women at the Centre
Jun 16, 2020
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Ireland’s Leading European and International Affairs
Online
In her address to the IIEA, Ms Mlambo-Ngcuka will discuss how governments around the world can build better, fairer societies post- COVID-19 with women and…
Covid-19, CEDAW and Women’s Human Rights
Jun 16, 2020
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Women’s Human Rights Institute
Online
The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the deeply entrenched inequalities that have shaped the impact of the virus. Where there was violence, violence has increased. …