Women Deliver, the world’s largest conference on gender equality took place in Vancouver from 3-6 June 2019 with a theme of Power. Progress. Change and the ambition to accelerate progress for girls and women everywhere.
Girl Effect, along with key partners Nutrition International, Gavi and DFAT, joined more than 8,000 people from sectors including charity and NGOs, world leaders, government officials, private sector leaders, academics, activists, and journalists.
The critical theme of youth engagement was clear from the opening keynote, with 18 year old Natasha Wang Mwansa delivering a powerful speech and earning a standing ovation.