The IGWG organizes regular in-person and virtual events where members from around the world can learn from and connect with each other. These events may be thematic, such as a focus on recent research in the GBV field, or dedicated to capacity strengthening, such as integrating participatory and inclusive evaluation and learning methods in gender transformative global health programming. Our annual IGWG Plenary creates space for members to meet in person and provide feedback on the network as a whole each year.

Presentations and recordings of IGWG events are available online so you can find past events you missed or want to revisit. The presentation materials are also available.


Policy Forum Cracking the Code – Girls Education in STEM

UNESCO Bangkok 920 Sukhumvit Rd, Bangkok, Thailand

Girls and women face multiple challenges that compromise their education opportunities. One area of longstanding concern is the low rate of female participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and consequently STEM careers. This event will bring together over 200 delegates, including:Ministry of education and other officials; education practitioners and educators; researchers and experts; representatives of intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations; development partners; civil society...

Sustainable Healthcare at the Intersection of Innovation and Technology

A discussion to showcase the partnership between CMMB, the Conrad Hilton Foundation, Johns Hopkins and KPMG through the “digital health and women religious” initiative. Convey the key insights and findings of this initiative Indicate how this initiative will help strengthen the capacity and enable the mandates of scores of congregations of women religious in the six countries Highlight the contribution this initiative would make to...

What’s Family Planning Got to Do With It? Intimate Partner Violence + Family Planning Intersectionalities and What We Can Do about Them

Join us at the Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI) Forum in Rio de Janeiro to exchange ideas, network, and learn about what approaches work in linking intimate partner violence and family planning. This satellite event will showcase findings from the Passages Project’s new report, “Exploring the Linkages between Intimate Partner Violence and Family Planning,” and highlight the latest research from Promundo’s Program P. Come ready...

How Can We End Violence Against Women and Girls? What We Need and What We Know

The EU and UN recently launched the Spotlight Initiative, including an initial allocation of Euro 500 million (more than half a billion US dollars) to fight violence against women and girls. How can the impact of this Fund be optimized? What does research and first-hand experience on the ground tell us about what works? And how can it inform policy and political dialogue aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls in all its forms, now and in future?

Not the Usual Suspects: Engaging Male Champions of Women, Peace and Security

The Women in Public Service Project is pleased to welcome Our Secure Future and the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security to the Wilson Center for a public panel conversation on the current level of men's engagement in Women, Peace and Security and what steps we can take together to encourage more male allies to join the movement.