Past Events 2012
 | Why Poverty? Online Film SymposiumOnline event, free and open to public Why are 70 percent of the world’s poor women and girls? Experts, filmmakers, and a global audience will come together to discuss this question and others during an online film symposium. December 12 2012, 11am PT / 2pm ET / 19 UTC : online |
 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign The Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers is leading activities and events in the US and worldwide in support of the 16 Days Campaign, which will continue with the global theme, From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Let’s Challenge Militarism and End Violence Against Women! |
 | International Museum of Women Salon Speaker SeriesInternational Museum of Women (IMOW) presents Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines, a conversation with filmmaker Kristy Guevara-Flanagan and writer Trina Robbins. See clips from the film and hear how the “Wonder Woman” TV series became Guevara-Flanagan’s initial inspiration for the documentary. December 5 2012, 5:30 PM: San Francisco, CA |
 | Solar Mamas Community Cinema ScreeningsFree and open to the public Rafea — a 30-year-old Jordanian mother of four — is traveling outside of her village for the first time to attend a solar engineering program at India's Barefoot College. She will join poor women like her from Guatemala, Kenya, Burkina Faso and Colombia to learn concrete skills to change their communities. November 2012: nationwide screenings |
 | Women in Film and Television International SummitRegistration required The WIFTI Summit brings together nearly 40 chapters for an invigorating weekend of panels, seminars, networking and screenings. The gathering enhances global collaborations and presents world-class panels on media production, distribution and financing. November 30 – December 2, 2012: Washington, DC |
 | National Council for Teachers of English Annual Convention (NCTE)Registration required Screening the segment about education in Vietnam from the mini-series Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Includes a special presentation of the curriculum collection based on the series. November 17, 2012: Las Vegas, NV |
 | Sheryl WuDunn at the 92nd Annual Conference NCSSFree and open to the public Screening segments from Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide and presenting the film's curriculum collection to the National Council for the Social Studies. The event will feature a keynote speech from Sheryl WuDunn, co-author of the book that inspired the film. November 17 2012, 6:30 – 8 PM: Seattle, WA |
 | Courage in Journalism AwardsInvitation required It takes courage to report the news in many parts of the world. Each year, the International Women’s Media Foundation honors that courage and promotes the importance of a free press with its Courage in Journalism Awards, the only international awards that recognize the bravery of women journalists. October 24, 2012: New York & October 29, 2012: Los Angeles, CA |
 | Day of the Girl Virtual SummitFree online Join organizations from around the world in celebrating the first International Day of the Girl. The virtual summit brings girls together online to discuss the unique issues that affect girl children and to take up the challenge of advancing their lives and opportunities across the globe. Participating organizations will host online social screenings of the Women and Girls Lead film Shadya. October 11, 2012 : online |
 | Social Screening with Edna Adan from Half the SkyFree online Join maternal health expert Edna Adan for a special live chat and online social screening of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Learn more about her inspiring work to decrease maternal mortality in Somaliland and how you can get involved. October 3 2012 12:30 PM PT / 3:30 PM ET : online |
 | 30 Songs / 30 DaysFree online Legendary and emerging female musicians from around the world have come together to support Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. One song available every day. September 3 – October 2, 2012 : online |
 | #HalftheSky Live TweetingJoin celebrities in a live tweet-a-thon during the national broadcast of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Tweet the hashtag #HalftheSky during the broadcast to have your profile picture be included in a special mosaic image from the film. October 1 & 2, 2012: online |
 | World Pulse LIVE 2012Registration required Join World Pulse in welcoming award-winning citizen journalists as they inspire audiences across the nation. This fall, three amazing women representing the energy and power of the World Pulse community will come to the US for the first time to lift their voices. These grassroots leaders will reveal how they are using the power of new media and technology to change lives and create solutions on the front lines of today’s most pressing issues. |
 | Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide Community Cinema ScreeningsFree and open to the public This multi-platform project is centered around a four-hour PBS primetime national and international broadcast event based on Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's widely acclaimed book, Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. September 2012 : nationwide screenings |
 | WPBT2 Miami in Conversation with Gabrielle UnionFree and open to the public Featuring a conversation with celebrity activist Gabrielle Union, who will discuss her experiences while filming the education segment in Vietnam for Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. September 27 2012, 6:30 – 9 PM: Miami, FL |
 | Ask Me Anything with Nicholas KristofFree online Here's your chance to ask Nicholas Kristof, co-author of Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, anything! The Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist will be featured in the AMA section of reddit.com to talk about his leading role in the new PBS documentary based on the book. September 24, 2012 : online |
 | Map Your World at Mashable Social Good SummitFree online Watch the Summit livestream and interact with the Social Good Summit community via social media with the hashtag #SGSglobal. September 22 – 24, 2012: Online |
 | Community Cinema Greater LA & PBS SoCALFree and open to the public Examining the issue of sex trafficking in Cambodia from Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide. Featuring a conversation with Somaly Mam, who herself was sold into slavery as a young girl and is now a world-renowned leader in the anti-trafficking struggle. September 21 2012, 7 – 9 PM: Pasadena, CA |
 | Community Cinema Chicago & Agents of Change ExpoFree and open to the public Previewing segments on gender-based violence and sex-trafficking from Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, followed by a panel discussion with leaders from local women's empowerment organizations – including the MacArthur Foundation and the Chicago Foundation for Women – and the Agents of Change Expo. September 15 2012, 2 – 5 PM: Chicago, IL |
 | Women and Social Change – A ConversationFree and open to the public Women and Girls Lead and the Congressional Arts Caucus present two PBS projects to Capitol Hill: Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide and MAKERS: Women Who Make America. September 13 2012, 1 – 3 PM : Washington, DC |
 | Celebrate Title IXFree Online On June 23, 1972, Title IX became law in the US, prohibiting discrimination based on gender in educational programs and activities. To celebrate the 40th anniversary of this historic legislation, look at an area where Title IX had its greatest impact: sports. Watch select films free online to learn about groundbreaking women and girl athletes who defy stereotypes on the field and off. New films and activities will be added throughout the summer. |
 | Strong! Social ScreeningOnline event, free and open to public STRONG! profiles Cheryl Haworth, the strongest woman in the world for almost a decade. With her Olympic weightlifting career winding down, she wonders what kind of woman she wants to become. Interact with Haworth, filmmaker Julie Wyman, and other viewers in real-time while watching the film online. |
 | Social Screening of Day My God DiedOnline event, free and open to public Young girls whose lives were shattered by the child sex trade describe the day they were abducted as 'the day my god died.' Watch and chat live with the filmmaker Andrew Levine and Kathleen Morris from the International Rescue Committee. Learn what advocates are doing to support survivors–and what you can do to help. |
 | Strong!by Julie Wyman Weightlifter Cheryl Haworth struggles to defend her champion status as her lifetime weightlifting career inches towards its inevitable end. |
 | Go Lead – Building Negotiation SkillsFree registration This month's Go Lead will be facilitated by members of The White House Project's Colorado Leadership Council who will share their expertise in negotiation strategies that get results across sectors. |
 | Social Screening of Motherland AfghanistanOnline event, free and open to public Login to our free online social screening of Motherland Afghanistan. Watch and chat live with our special guest panelists: Laurette Cucuzza (Reproductive Health Specialist, CEDPA) and Manizha Naderi (Executive Director, Women for Afghan Women). |
 | Social Screening of War Redefined with Geena DavisOnline event, free and open to public Women and Girls Lead advocate and Academy Award-winning actor Geena Davis will participate in a live social screening and chat about women’s empowerment. Nashville Public Television will produce the event, which will stream War Redefined (narrated by Davis), an episode from the acclaimed series Women, War & Peace. |
 | Shadow Summit for Afghan Women's RightsFree and open to the public Join Amnesty International USA at a Shadow Summit for Afghan Women's Rights, which will coincide with the NATO Summit in Chicago May 20-21. While NATO leaders deliberate troop withdrawal in 2014, Afghan women leaders will discuss how to bring women's and girls' rights to the forefront during the transition. |
 | Conversation with Olympic Medalist Cheryl HaworthFree Registration Live teleconference interview and conversation just for women about female strength, bodies, beauty, sport and fitness featuring a conversation with Cherly Haworth, Olympic Medalist and the subject of the upcoming documentary Strong! |
 | Change Your World DCRegistration required Yahoo!’s Business & Human Rights Program is hosting the 4th annual Business & Human Rights Summit. Change Your World DC will showcase the ways that women are using technology and social media to influence policy, govern, engage and inspire voters, address social issues and change the world. Women and Girls Lead pillar program Half the Sky will be featured. |
 | AWID International ForumRegistration required The AWID International Forum on Women’s Rights and Development is both a conference and a call to action. The largest recurring event of its kind, the AWID Forum brings together women’s rights leaders and activists from around the world every three to four years to strategize, network, celebrate, and learn. This year's theme is "Transforming Economic Power to Advance Women's Rights and Justice." Women and Girls Lead will be presenting poster sessions and module screenings at the international exhibitors hall. |
 | Poetry of Resilience Screening + Women and Girls Lead PreviewTickets Required. Roxie Theater Poetry of Resilience, a documentary by Academy Award-nominated director Katja Esson about six international poets who individually survived Hiroshima, the Holocaust, China's Cultural Revolution, the Kurdish Genocide in Iraq, the Rwandan Genocide, and the Iranian Revolution. Preceding the screening, ITVS will present sneak previews of upcoming films to be featured in their Women and Girls Lead campaign, including Half the Sky, a mini-series based on the best-selling book by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. |
 | Women and Girls Lead Online Film FestivalOnline event, free and open to public In celebration of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month, Women and Girls Lead presents an online film festival featuring over 15 films available to watch online for free throughout the entire month of March. Watch with family and friends and get inspired by women and girls on the front lines of changing the world! |
 | Social Screening of Hip Hop Beyond Beats and RhymesOnline event, free and open to public Take an in-depth look at masculinity in rap music and hip-hop culture — where creative genius, poetic beauty, and mad beats collide with misogyny, violence, and homophobia. |
 | Social Screening of Troop 1500Online event, free and open to public Their mothers may be convicted thieves, murderers, and drug dealers, but the Girl Scouts of Troop 1500 want to be doctors, social workers, and marine biologists. |
 | We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân Screeningsby Anne Makepeace The Wampanoag nation of southeastern Massachusetts revives their native tongue, a language that was silenced for more than 100 years. SOUTH ARTS features We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneân as part of their March Tour throughout the southern US. |
 | Social Screening of Taking RootOnline event, free and open to public The dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a global movement. |
 | Women in the World SummitTickets required Remarkable women leaders and activists from around the globe, including Women and Girls Lead advisory board member Pat Mitchell, will descend on New York City for Newsweek & The Daily Beast’s third annual Women in the World Summit to address the most urgent challenges facing women and girls. Can't be there in person? The event will be streamed and blogged live. |
 | Pray the Devil Back to Hell Live Online ScreeningOnline event, free and open to public Take part in celebrating International Women's Day from the comfort of your own living room by joining CARE and ITVS for an online screening of the Women, War & Peace series episode of Pray the Devil Back to Hell. After the film, stay online and participate in a panel discussion with the film's executive producer, Abigail Disney, PBS President Paula Kerger, and CEO of CARE USA, Helene Gayle. |
 | Women Lead: Public Media in the 21st Century panelRegistration required Integrated Media Association (iMA) conference, "Women Lead: Public Media in the 21st Century" panel. Discover how women are transforming the landscape of public media innovation, audience engagement and new forms of storytelling. This panel presents women as innovators and collaborators and will examine how multiple stories told through both traditional and digital media can work in concert to illuminate issues, create sustained, global conversations and invite the public to get involved. The panel will be facilitated by Maria Hinojosa, managing editor and host of NPR's Latino USA. |
 | Women of Vision's National ConferenceRegistration required Women of Vision is a growing movement of women passionate about supporting and empowering women and children worldwide. World Vision has invited Women and Girls Lead to participate in their national conference, Every Woman Has A Story, and present a workshop on using media and film to educate and promote awareness. |
 | “Media as an Instrument for Change” symposiumRegistration required Women’s International Perspective (WIP) in partnership with Women and Girls lead present “Media as an Instrument for Change” symposium. The symposium will dive deep into issues relating to media, public policy, and gender inequality with emphasis on the role media. Women and Girls Lead advisory board member Maria Hinojosa, host of NPR's Latino USA, will be featured as keynote speaker. |
 | The Interruptersby Steve James The Interrupters tells the stories of three "violence interrupters" who, with bravado, humility, and even humor try to protect their Chicago communities from the violence they themselves once employed. The Interrupters features fearless and courageous Ameena Mathews as she works to free her community from violence. |
 | Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rockby Sharon La Cruise A look at the life of African American political activist and newspaper publisher Daisy Bates. |
 | Athena Film FestivalFebruary 9 – 12, 2012. Tickets required Athena Film Festival, in partnership with ITVS and the Women and Girls Lead campaign, is hosting a special screening of Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock. Festival will highlight the diversity of women’s leadership in both real life and the fictional world, illuminating the stories of women from across the globe who have made a difference in their countries and communities. Director Sharon La Cruise will join the audience for Q&A session following the film and the panel will be broadcast live. |
Past Events 2011
 | Lionessby Meg McLagan and Daria Sommers An intimate look at war through the eyes of women on the front lines and the U.S. military policy that bans them from combat. |
 | Troop 1500by Ellen Spiro and Karen Bernstein Their mothers may be convicted thieves, murderers, and drug dealers, but the Girl Scouts of Troop 1500 want to be doctors, social workers, and marine biologists. |
 | Taking Root: The Vision of Wangari Maathaiby Lisa Merton and Alan Dater The dramatic story of Kenyan Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Wangari Maathai, whose simple act of planting trees grew into a global movement. |
 | The Man Up Film FestivalTickets required In recognition of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign, Man Up will be hosting a one day film festival that is part of a global effort to activate young women and men to stop violence against women. |
 | 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence CampaignFrom November 25 (Int'l Day Against Violence Against Women) - December 10th (Int'l Human Rights Day), the Center for Women’s Global Leadership (CWGL) at Rutgers is leading activities and events in the United States and worldwide in support of the 16 Days Campaign. |
 | We Still Live Here - Âs Nutayuneânby Anne Makepeace The Wampanoag nation of southeastern Massachusetts revives their native tongue, a language that was silenced for more than 100 years. |
 | Advancing American Indian Women's LeadershipRegistration required Go Run American Indian Women's Political Leadership Training will advance the leadership/skills of the participants for upcoming 2012 elections. This special Go Run will be lead by American Indian trainers and focus on women's leadership in northern and northeastern MN. Our highest goal is to see more American Indian women running for public office, working on campaigns, and advancing their leadership in the public sector. |
 | Renewing the Promise: Girl Scouts in a New CenturyRegistration required Two Women and Girls Lead films will be featured at the 2011 National Girls Scouts Convention in Houston. Events include Strong! and Pushing the Elephant screenings and panel discussion with filmmakers. |
 | Women & Girls MatterRegistration required Women & Girls Matter, a day of panels and workshops at the Media That Matters Film Festival, is designed to look at the obstacles and opportunities for women and girls in filmmaking and new media, highlight the values that we bring to our work, and open up a dialogue for ways to create new spaces for our voices in the field. |
 | NETA ConferenceRegistration required ITVS and NCME will present Women and Girls Lead: A New Model for Public Media Engagement, at the National Educational Telecommunications Association's (NETA) annual conference. The interactive workshop will provide the framework to help public television stations develop sustainable localized engagement campaigns. |
 | Reel Sisters of the Diaspora Film Festival/Lecture SeriesTickets required The festival will screen more than 25 films directed, produced or written by women of color from Brooklyn to Great Britain. The theme of the 14th annual festival is From Cleopatra Jones to First Lady Michelle Obama: Exploring Feminism in Film & Media. It will invoke a dynamic conversation on how women of color are portrayed and their contributions to expanding the definition of feminism in today's society. |
 | Living Peace SeriesOpen to the public, tickets required Special guests Geena Davis and Abigail Disney together with an expert panel will share their experiences and insights about the making of Women, War & Peace. |
 | Women, War & Peaceby Abigail Disney, Gini Reticker, and Pamela Hogan Women, War & Peace, a five-part special series, is a comprehensive media initiative on the roles of women in war and peace. Cities will show one of the following episodes: Pray the Devil Back to Hell or Peace Unveiled. |
 | Online Screening & Discussion of Women, War & PeaceOnline event, free and open to public ITVS Community Cinema, Ladies Home Journal, THIRTEEN, and Fork Films present an exclusive online screening of Women War & Peace. An online panel discussion with producer Abigail E. Disney and director Gini Reticker will follow the screening, where participants will receive an opportunity to ask questions and discuss their reactions to the selected scenes with the filmmakers. |
 | International Symposium on Women & MediaInvitation only Presented by the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media, the symposium will catalyze thinking in regards to how women are represented in global media. |
 | Mashable and 92Y Social Good SummitRegistration required Mashable and 92Y present a summit of today’s most inspirational and promising leaders discussing effective ways in which new media can help address the world’s challenges. By focusing on the UN’s Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) — being addressed in high-level plenary sessions at UN Week in September 2010 — the Mashable/92Y Social Good Summit celebrates the power and potential of new media to effect change. |
 | Leading the Way: Opportunity for Women and GirlsOpen to Meridian International Center members Meridian International Center, in cooperation with the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and Independent Television Service (ITVS), will host a dinner program to celebrate the launch of Meridian’s Council on Women’s Leadership. The focus of the evening is to raise awareness about the role of women and girls around the world, with a particular emphasis on women as leaders and agents of change. Panelists include Geena Davis, Abigail Disney, and Patricia de Stacy Harrison. |
 | Shooting Beauty Girl Scout Patch ProgramOpen to Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital council members Members of the Girl Scouts of the Nation's Capital will challenge the typical definitions of beauty and embrace differences by viewing the award-winning film Shooting Beauty and participating in on-site activities that work towards earning the new Shooting Beauty patch. |
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