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May 2015
Menstrual Hygiene Day
Menstrual Hygiene Day takes place on May 28 and will help to break the silence and build awareness about the fundamental role that good menstrual hygiene management (MHM) plays in enabling women and girls to reach their full potential. It is a global platform for partners across all sectors to engage in action, advocacy and knowledge-sharing around menstrual hygiene management. Visit the main webpage for information on events and additional resources.
Find out more »Voices of Why Menstruation Matters
The DC Coalition for Menstrual Hygiene Day cordially invites you to Menstrual Hygiene Day 2015: The Voices of Why Menstruation Matters on Thursday, May 28, 2015 in Washington, D.C.. Listen to Diana Sierra, Founder of BeGirl, tell her story and how she channeled her passion for menstrual hygiene management (MHM) into extremely affordable, aspirational, and high performance products and economic opportunities for girls and women. • Hear the voices of young women from around the world share their MHM stories. •…
Find out more »June 2015
Komera Global Run Boston
What began as a fun run for girls in a small village in Rwanda has developed into a global run for girls’ empowerment around the world! On June 6th, join Komera for 4 mile run for girls’ rights and education. Pre-register here or register on the day beginning at 9:00AM EDT. The race will begin at 9:30AM EDT sharp!
Find out more »Komera Global Run San Francisco
What began as a fun run for girls in a small village in Rwanda has developed into a global run for girls’ empowerment around the world! On June 13th, join Komera for 5K for girls’ rights and education. Pre-register here or register on the day beginning at 9:00AM EDT. The race will begin at 9:30AM EDT sharp!
Find out more »ALDA & Komera Host Brooklyn Komera Global Run 2015
What began as a fun run for girls in a small village in Rwanda has developed into a global run for girls' empowerment around the world! On June 14th, join Komera and run a 5K for girls' rights and education. Pre-register here or register on the day beginning at 8:00AM EDT. The race will begin at 9:00AM EDT sharp!
Find out more »A Shameful Condition: Obstetric Fistula (Webcast)
Join Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) for an in-depth conversation about one of the most painful, and preventable, maternal maladies: obstetric fistulas. They have all but vanished in prosperous countries, where women can get emergency obstetric care, but in developing regions, some 50,000 to 100,000 girls and women develop an obstetric fistula every year. Women living with a fistula frequently live as outcasts, rejected from family and community. The physical pain, combined with the social implications, can make life unbearable. On June…
Find out more »Changing the World: How USAID’s 50 Years of Family Planning has Transformed People, Economies, and the Planet
Join the current director of the Office of Population and Reproductive Health, and five former directors to discuss USAID's history in family planning and future directions, including how the program fits into the Obama administration's goal to end preventable child and maternal deaths and contributes to the global Family Planning 2020 movement. Click here to learn more. Friday, June 26th |10:00AM-12:00PM Wilson Center, Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 6th floor Auditorium (One Woodrow Wilson Plaza, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington,…
Find out more »July 2015
Young Women’s Political Summit
The Summit will bring together young women from across the country for the opportunity to hone their leadership skills, strengthen their political connections, and take their leadership to the next level. This exciting forum will feature nationally acclaimed speakers and highlight the work of some of our incredible partners working to empower women in politics. Click here for more information.
Find out more »Webinar: It Takes a Village – Supporting the Transition of Boys and Girls into Puberty
Join the Very Young Adolescent (VYA) Alliance on Wednesday, July 15 for a webinar entitled, "It Takes a Village: Supporting the Transition of Boys and Girls into Puberty." This webinar will review a conceptual model to guide programming for very young adolescents and share examples of successful programs at the individual, family, and community levels. Panelists will present programs that work with a range of community actors, including parents, teachers, and school officials, on issues such as gender equality and delaying…
Find out more »Birth Control Methods and Education Strategies for Youth
Planned Parenthood of New York City presents a training workshop focused on providing young people with accurate and comprehensive information about contraception. In this training, participants will learn in-depth information about birth control methods and how to teach youth about birth control options. At the end of the training, participants will be able to design engaging activities to educate youth about birth control and how to access birth control and be able to describe the full range of contraceptive methods…
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