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Episode 1: What’s Going On [Video]
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Episode 1: What’s Going On [Video]

Gender equality begins with the law, yet only 14 countries have full legal equality. In this episode, we explore the extent and global impact of legal inequality on women and girls everywhere.Guests include Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, former Deputy President for South Africa and Executive Director of UN Women; Ayesha Malik, the first female judge of the Supreme Court in Pakistan; and Mona Sinha, the Global Executive Director of Equality Now.

Episode 3: Beijing Platform for Action [Video]
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Episode 3: Beijing Platform for Action [Video]

In 1995, governments from around the world came together at the 4th UN World Conference on Women in Beijing to agree on a plan for gender equality. In this episode, we reflect upon this historic event and examine the progress made since.Guests include Beverley Palesa Ditsie, leading LGBTQ+ advocate; Xenia Kellner, co-founder of Young Feminist Europe; and Antonia Kirkland, Global Lead for Legal Equality and Access to Justice at Equality Now.

Episode 4: Opposing Views [Video]
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Episode 4: Opposing Views [Video]

Progress toward gender equality is rarely easy, nor is it guaranteed to last. In this episode, we look at the factors holding global progress back and discover the importance of female representation at the leadership level.Guests include Professor Michelle Ryan of the Global Institute of Women’s Leadership at The Australian National University; and Dr Michele Goodwin, Director of the UCI Law Center for Biotechnology and Global Health Policy.

Episode 5: Who Is Driving Change [Video]
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Episode 5: Who Is Driving Change [Video]

All human and civil rights movements are driven by collective action. In this episode, we shine a light on those whose activism is shaping the ongoing global conversation around gender equality.Guests include Gloria Steinem, world-renowned journalist, activist, and bold pioneer of second-wave feminism; Omar Samra, Egypt-based human rights activist and feminist ally; and Faiza Jama Mohamed, the Africa Regional Director of Equality Now.

Episode 6: The FUTURE [Video]
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Episode 6: The FUTURE [Video]

The journey toward global gender equality is far from over. In this final episode, we look to the future – where do we go next, what might the future look like for the next generation of women and girls, and how can we hold our governments and leaders to account?Guests include Julia Gillard, former Prime Minister of Australia; Thelma Fardin, Argentinian actress and feminist campaigner; and Mona Sinha, Global Executive Director of Equality Now.

Global Best Practises In Combating Forced Marriages And Bride Kidnapping [Video]
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Global Best Practises In Combating Forced Marriages And Bride Kidnapping [Video]

On November 28, 2023, Equality Now held a webinar to discuss the global best practices in combating forced marriages and bride kidnapping. We looked at the recent tragic case in Georgia and heard expert opinions from Ethiopia and South Sudan.

Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series – Nonprofit Organizations [Video]
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Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series – Nonprofit Organizations [Video]

Women in Leadership Executive Speaker Series – Nonprofit OrganizationsJanuary 19, 2024Panelists: Emily Bell McCormick & Kristin AndrusThe Utah Women & Leadership Project invites you step into a world of inspiration and empowerment with its Women in Leadership: Executive Speaker Series. This series is a celebration of dynamic and influential women who have shattered glass ceilings in the corporate landscape in Utah. This specific event focuses on women leaders in nonprofit organizations. Dr. Susan R. Madsen moderates a discussion with Emily Bell McCormick, Founder and President of The Policy Project, and Kristin Andrus, Community Champion.