Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium 2019
About this Event
The global community is changing faster than ever with political, social, and technological advancements bolstering more attention and action to overcoming global inequities. These trends toward more equitable representation in leadership, business, and media are empowering historically marginalized communities, advancing progress toward a more sustainable, collective future.
The Future is Now
With women, LGBTQIA+ persons, people of color, people of different abilities, and youth as the world’s changemakers, this collective future is closer than we think—it’s here. The future is now. How do we continue to foster progress and promote equity across sectors? How do we ensure the brightest future for all people?
About the Event Series
The Women, Equity, and Global Development Symposium is the flagship event of the Council’s Women, Equity, and Global Development Forum since 2013. Each year, this event series engages and convenes diverse global perspectives and advocates for inclusive, sustainable, and equitable global development practices, in order to empower all people to contribute actively to a more equitable world.Â
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