Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum

Jocelyn Kelly, Dorri McWhorter, and Roya Rahmani examine why using a gender-responsive approach is critical for addressing the COVID-19 pandemic.

In tandem with the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage, founder and CEO of Women in the World Tina Brown and the Council’s Ertharin Cousin discussed how women will shape politics in the next decade and beyond.

The Council welcomed award-winning author, activist, commentator, and feminist leader Mona Eltahawy, who inspires women and nonbinary people to embrace their power and fight oppression.

Agnes Binagwaho, Vice Chancellor at the University of Global Health Equity, joined the Council to share the lessons that can be learned from Rwanda to inform global health equity.

The 2019 symposium theme was "the future is now." Speakers discussed how we can continue to foster progress and promote equity across sectors, in addition to how we ensure the brightest future for all people.

Ron Klain from Revolution LLC and the CDC's Anita Patel discussed how we can strengthen health systems, prepare global cities, and educate communities in order to prevent another global pandemic.

Mary Kay Devine, Emily Green, Lindsey Stanberry, and Jessica Droste Yagan joined the Council for a panel discussion to consider what role gender inequality plays in money and finance.

At the 2018 symposium, speakers discuss the theme "Are We There Yet? Broken Barriers or Broken Records".

Lina Khalifeh, Samar Minallah Khan, and Alyse Nelson discussed how women all over the world are working outside of the media spotlight to confront taboos and say #timesup on gender-based violence.

During the 2017 symposium, speakers discuss the theme "Innovation for Healthy Futures".