Evidence to Action: Igniting Change to End Gender-Based Violence
Evidence to Policy Action: Igniting Change to End Gender-Based Violence
On May 6, 2024, The Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women’s Health and Gender Equity hosted Evidence to Policy Action: Igniting Change to End Gender-Based Violence at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg Center at 555 Pennsylvania Ave in Washington, DC.
Event Overview: The event situates the 2023 inaugural within in a global context to enable learning and progress across diverse settings.  We convene policy leaders, advocates, practitioners, philanthropy and scholars to examine progress since the plan’s release, strategize on implementation, and examine metrics for accountability.  A keynote panel and networking reception will mobilize action and catalyze connectivity to advance global women’s health and gender equity.
Hosted by: Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity
Registration is required. Confirmed attendees are required to bring a photo ID for entry.
Event Schedule
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Registration
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Kickoff Panel
Panel Speakers
Michele Decker, ScD, MPH, Professor, Founding Director, Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity, Johns ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
, PHD, MSN/MPH, BSN, RN, Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins School of Nursing
Kalliopi Mingeirou, LL.M, Chief of the
Catherine Powell, JD, MPA, White House Senior Advisor for Gender-Based Violence,
Karma Cottman, Chief Executive Officer,
Rosemarie Hidalgo, J.D., Director,
2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Intermission
2:15 pm – 3:45 pm Concurrent Breakout Sessions
Breakout Session: Metrics for Accountability
Panel Speakers
Cailin Crockett, MPhil, MPH, Director, Military Personnel & Readiness, National Security Council/Senior Advisor,
Michele Decker, ScD, MPH, Professor, Johns ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
Greta Massetti, PhD, MA, Principal Deputy Director,
Discussants:
, ScD, Associate Professor, George Mason University
, MSW, MPH, Senior Housing Associate, Technical Assistance Collaborative, Inc.
Kelly Hallman, PhD, MA, Founder and Executive Director,
Moderator:
Shannon Wood, PhD, Assistant Professor, Johns ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
Breakout Session: Optimizing Implementation
Panel Speakers
Rachel Vogelstein, JD, Deputy Director and Special Assistant to the President, ; Special Advisor on Gender, the White House National Security Council
Julie Mwabe, MA, Team Lead, Global Advocacy and Public Policy, (former Gender Advisor to President, Kenya)
Melina Milazzo, J.D., Deputy Director of Public Policy,
Discussants:
David S. Lee, MPH, Deputy Director,
Tiara Willie, PhD, MA, Assistant Professor, Johns ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
Moderator:
Charvonne Holliday Nworu, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor, Johns ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
3:45 pm – 4:00 pm Tea Break
4:00 pm – 5:20 pm Keynote "Changemakers" Panel
Panel Speakers
, MPA, Director of Sexual and Gender-based Violence, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
, ScD, MSc, Founder & CEO, SHE Thinks Group LLC
Diana J. Arango, MSc, Gender-Based Violence Portfolio Coordinator,
Moderator:
Michele Decker, ScD, MPH, Professor, Johns ÎÚÑ»´«Ã½
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Networking Reception
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