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Organizers and grassroots organizations are at the heart of movement building. But how can researchers and policy practitioners be more effective partners? In this breakout session, activists from the abortion rights, labor, and other feminist movements will share how we can better collaborate and communicate to break down silos and support one another in activating at the local level. Note: Th...

Speaker: Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO, IWPR

Delaware State Senator Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender person elected to state senate and the nation's highest-ranking transgender elected official, will share her insights on the importance of representation in legislatures and why it’s essential for trans rights to be part of the gender justice movement. Speakers: Sarah McBride, Delaware State Senator Jamila Taylor (moderator), Pr...

Research plays a critical role in building evidence that informs-and persuades-policymakers to take action. This session brings together researchers and policy practitioners for a discussion about the ways research can be more responsive to the needs of advocates and activists and why breaking down the silos between these areas will strengthen our movement. Note: This event will be live streame...

We know how critical research, advocacy, and organizing are to driving progress for women. But how can we ensure there is sustained investment in this work, especially when the needs outpace the funding? In this breakout, speakers will share how they are rallying funders to support organizations working to end gender-based violence-and how these tactics can be used in the gender equity movement...

Start the day with IWPR President and CEO Dr. Jamila K. Taylor and podcast host and author Anushay Hossain for a conversation about the long game in the fight for gender equality. Jamila will share her vision for the role of research in driving long-term change that undoes systemic inequities across race, class, and identity. Speakers: Anushay Hossain, Author and Podcast Host, The Pain Gap Jami...

Corporations can be powerful allies for gender equity leaders, but how do we navigate building and sustaining these cross-sector partnerships? During this panel discussion, three nonprofit leaders will share how they have made a compelling business case for why corporations should center gender equity issues and how they have leveraged these partnerships to drive change. Speakers: Jesse Matton,...

In 2022, Nabeela Syed, a 23-year-old Indian American, defeated an incumbent to become the first Muslim woman elected to-and youngest member of-the Illinois General Assembly. In this fireside chat with Sabrina Taludker, she will share what inspired her to run for office in a traditionally conservative district, why it’s crucial for young people to be represented in legislatures, and what it will...

Ending the Power Summit with a rousing keynote performance from powerhouse organizer and reproductive justice leader Monica Raye Simpson. Speaker: Monica Raye Simpson, Executive Director, SisterSong

Speakers: Jamila K. Taylor, President and CEO, IWPR Brandon Johnson, Mayor of Chicago Starr De Los Santos, Associate Director of Coalitions, Women Employed Robyn Watson Ellerbe, Chief Strategy Officer, IWPR

Are you an aspiring leader in the feminist movement or someone looking to support the next generation of women leaders? Join us to hear from three women who will share their own leadership journeys, explore the challenges facing the next generation of leaders, and discuss ways to activate rising leaders. Speakers: Dawn Huckelbridge, Founding Director, Paid Leave for All Jocelyn Yow, Legislative...

How can we translate research into actionable policy recommendations? And how does policy contribute to women's leadership? In this fireside chat, speakers will discuss how the work of researchers and advocates equips policymakers to champion gender equity on Capitol Hill. Speakers: Lauren Underwood, US Representative, Illinois 14th Congressional District Jan Schakowsky, US Representative, Illi...

Evidence-based research is a critical tool in advocacy, but storytelling highlights the true human impact behind the data. So how can we effectively share stories to shift narratives and drive change? This session will feature two gender equity experts working to shape the public conversation, amplify issues impacting women’s lives, and change hearts and minds through impactful storytelling. Sp...

In an era where we face challenges in advancing change in Congress along with the Supreme Court’s rollback of hard-won rights, we have seen strong policy wins for women at the state level. In this session, advocacy leaders will deliver TED-style talks, sharing powerful stories from campaigns in states that are driving change and setting the pace in care, reproductive rights, and pay equity. Spe...

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IWPR Power Summit 2024: Gender in Journalism: How the Media Can Move the Masses

IWPR Power Summit 2024: Building Pathways to Male Dominated Occupations (Breakout Session)

IWPR Power Summit 2024: Allyship in Action: Dads Supporting Moms

IWPR Power Summit 2024: How We Win for Women: Remarks by Governor JB Pritzker

IWPR Power Summit 2024: Day 1 Closing

IWPR Power Summit 2024: Our Voices Matter

IWPR Power Summit 2024: Building Intersectional Movements

Please join IWPR for the 2024 Power Summit!

Pay Equity and Beyond: Supporting Black Women in Leadership

Care Conference 2024 A Look Back!

Dr. Jamila K. Taylor on the 2024 Care Conference

Care Conference - Opening Plenary: Exploring the Care Nexus

Care Conference Workshop IV The Care Infrastructure: Measuring Gaps and Identifying Funding Sources

Care Conference Workshop II The Undervaluation of Care Work in the Human Services Sector