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Concluding the Time to Talk – A Champion Conversation Series
Tapping into IGC’s collective wisdom globally was the inspiration behind our first ever IGC Time to Talk - Champion Conversation Series.
Keeping Gender on the Agenda within Organisations: Time to Talk session on Mainstreaming
On 29 June 2021, six Champions from International Organisations and Civil Society in the Geneva and Den Haag hubs came together to discuss how to keep gender on the agenda within organisations.
The IGC GBV Pledge - An Information Session
Watch the video for more information on why the new IGC GBV Pledge has been developed, what we hope to achieve, and how you can contribute to its effective implementation.
Time to Talk: Reflections on Effective Feminist Leadership and Representation in Multilateral Fora
Six Champions from International Organisations, Civil Society Organisations and Member States in Geneva, New York and Paris had a lively and determined exchange on what actions are needed in order to embody feminist leadership and fully achieve representation beyond just numbers in multilateral fora such as the United Nations ecosystem, Parliaments, Councils and Assemblies.
Champions Discuss Work-Life-Balance and Family-Friendly Policies
On 22 June, eight Champions from across the IGC Network gathered for an IGC Time to Talk Conversation on Work-Life Balance and Family-Friendly Policies.
New Network-Wide IGC Gender-based Violence Pledge
Ahead of the Generation Equality Forum (GEF) in Paris this June, the IGC Global Board has approved a new, network wide Pledge to stand for zero tolerance of gender-based violence (GBV), sexist attitudes and behaviour. This will be an IGC commitment to the Generation Equality Forum and aims to tackle some of the deepest and most harmful norms that prevent the equal rights of women and girls being realised.
Celebrating Diversity & Inclusion by One Earth Future
June is Pride Month and in the U.S. we also commemorate “Juneteenth” on June 19th; the marking of the end of slavery in the U.S. Already widely recognized, we applaud the U.S. House of Reps for recently voting overwhelmingly to formalize Juneteenth as a national federal holiday. OEF wants to extend our support for these celebrations and reflect on our approach to issues of equity and inclusion.
Champions identify need for continuous and collective action to prevent Gender-based Violence
On 7 June, six IGC Champions convened online for a Time to Talk Conversation on Gender-based Violence (GBV). The session closed with a proposition to launch a new IGC Pledge on Gender-based Violence accompanied by a network-wide campaign to stand against sexism and all forms of GBV.
Gender Equality and International Justice – Turning Theory into Practice
Den Haag Champions shared experiences and lessons learned on turning broader gender priorities into concrete practice, both within government and international justice institutions.
Vienna-based Focal Points meeting of the International Gender Champions
The Vienna-based focal points, team leaders designated by International Gender Champions, come together biannually to discuss the current agenda developed by the IGC Vienna Hub.
Vienna-based International Gender Champions meeting
The Vienna-based Champions meeting is a biannual event aimed at creating space and time for dynamic and transformative conversations between heads of permanent missions, international organizations, and civil societies. Since current meetings are taking place virtually, for this session, the Vienna Hub of the International Gender Champions (IGC) piloted a new format and used small breakout rooms to facilitate the type of peer-to-peer exchanges that in-person sessions offer.