Upcoming Events
“Who Cares” Gender humanitarian action exhibition
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum's (MICR) new exhibition called “Who Cares” looks at the history of humanitarian action through the lens of gender and diversity.
Launch of the Study on Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Ukraine: Opportunities and Prospects
The Global Survivors Fund and its Ukrainian partners EUCCI, Blue Bird and Truth Hounds invite you to the Launch of the Study on Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence in Ukraine: Opportunities and Prospects, a hybrid side-event to the 50th Session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Please join the event along with survivors, representatives of the government of Ukraine, members of the international community and other key stakeholders for a dialogue on the status, challenges and the way forward for reparations for survivors and victims in Ukraine.
Please join the event along with survivors, representatives of the government of Ukraine, members of the international community and other key stakeholders for a dialogue on the status, challenges and the way forward for reparations for survivors and victims in Ukraine.
Past Events
Champions-Only Event: Online Conference on Women’s Empowerment in the Arab Region: Recent Developments and the Way Forward
The objective of the event is to help showcase the importance of CEDAW in advancing women’s empowerment in all areas of life and invite panellists to showcase efforts to empower women in different fields. The Conference aims to serve as a platform where experiences among parliamentarians can be shared, common challenges can be identified, and solutions can be collectively devised. The event aims at contributing to the building of strong partnerships that result in stronger action towards women’s empowerment in parliaments in the Arab region.
Where are the Women? Staying Curious about Gender in International Security
The International Peace Institute (IPI) and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to a virtual policy forum entitled “Where are the Women? Staying Curious about Gender in International Security.”
Emerging Power: Women in Nuclear Disarmament and Non-proliferation
The webinar will concentrate on the connection between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – particularly SDG 5, “Gender Equality” – and nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, shedding light on the challenges as well as illuminating the opportunities. It will seek to raise awareness and offer recommendations for how increased gender equality can further the disarmament agenda. Additionally, the webinar aims to foster an intergenerational dialogue on the importance of women’s role in nuclear issues, featuring both more advanced career professionals alongside young burgeoning experts from the CYG.
IGC Leadership Exchange on Climate Change with Her Excellency Tarja Halonen
The International Gender Champions and the Council of Women World Leaders cordially invite Gender Champions to the first Leadership Exchange on Climate Change with Her Excellency Tarja Halonen – former president of Finland

Launching the 2021 Global Women, Peace and Security Index
The 2021 WPS Index features new country rankings, sub-national data for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and analysis of displaced women's status in five African nations. Expert panellists will discuss regional trends, changes in country-level scores, remaining gaps, and how the Index can serve as a critical tool for policymakers, practitioners, and activists alike.
Future Directions for Gender-sensitive Ammunition Management Processes
Unplanned ammunition depot explosions, as well as conflict, violence and crime resulting from ammunition diversion, affect women, men, girls and boys differently. Responding to these challenges requires a comprehensive integration of gender considerations across the lifecycle of ammunition. However, to date, there is insufficient knowledge available about the link between gender and ammunition management.
In response to this knowledge gap, UNODA is implementing a project to promote effective, safe and secure ammunition management through the development of gender-responsive guidance. As part of this project, a practical guide on gender mainstreaming ammunition management policies and practices was developed with the Small Arms Survey, with the financial support from Germany. The guide, “Gender-sensitive Ammunition Management Processes: Considerations for National Authorities”, will be presented at the side event.
In response to this knowledge gap, UNODA is implementing a project to promote effective, safe and secure ammunition management through the development of gender-responsive guidance. As part of this project, a practical guide on gender mainstreaming ammunition management policies and practices was developed with the Small Arms Survey, with the financial support from Germany. The guide, “Gender-sensitive Ammunition Management Processes: Considerations for National Authorities”, will be presented at the side event.
Women in Leadership - How can we close the gap?
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva, Raymond Loretan, President and International Gender Champion, is pleased to invite you to a discussion on the theme Women in Leadership - How can we close the gap? The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and a cocktail reception.
Reparations for Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Status and Prospects
Online event organised during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly
The Responsibility to Protect and the Role of Women and Girls in Atrocity Prevention
Women and girls are uniquely affected and targeted in many conflict situations where atrocity crimes are being perpetrated, and yet the frameworks that influence policymakers and actors in the field often lack a gendered lens.