Toolbox launch
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, we are pleased to invite you to the launch webinar of Her City toolbox, an open source digital platform that guides urban actors and decision-makers in strengthening girls’ and young women’s participation in urban planning and design processes. Join us to learn more about the toolbox, past experiences and upcoming projects.
Details
When
8 March 2021 at the occasion of International Women’s Day: 16-17:30 EAT
Where
Either register to attend participate in the digital seminar or just watch the live streaming. Zoom digital seminar: https://zoom.us/j/97613156563L...
Youtube live streaming:
Programme
Welcome
Moderator Thomas Melin, Urban advisor Global Utmaning
Keynote
Message from UN-Habitat Executive Director Maimunah Mohd Sharif
Introduction: Participants on the Her City experience
Ebba Östlin, Mayor of Botkyrka
Moné Ukonu, Participant Urban Girls Botkyrka
Presentation: Her City toolbox
Tove Ahlström, CEO of Global Utmaning, presents Her City toolbox
Panel: Multi-stakeholder use of the Her City digital tools
Yasmeen Dinath, Urban planner, Johannesburg Development Agency
Lubna Shaheen, Urban Programme Officer, UN-Habitat Jordan
Deirdre Quarnstrom, Board member, Block by Block/Microsoft
Laura Petrella, Chief of Planning Finance and Economy Section, UN-Habitat
Comment: Joining perspectives - gender equality and urban planning for sustainable development
Concluding remarks by Swedish Ambassador to South Africa Håkan Juholt
Upcoming regional trainings
Middle East: 12-16 April
Baltic region: 26-27 April
Europe: 13-14 May
Africa: 27-28 May
Latin America: 10-11 June
Asia: 24-25 June
Optional interactive activities
Digital testing of the Her City toolbox: http://hercity.unhabitat.org
Explore the Her City manual: Link