Invitation to a UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Parallel Virtual Event
Missing and Murdered: Seeking Justice and Healing for Women and Relatives
March 13th, 2026 | 8:30 AM CDT / 9:30 AM EDT / 5:30 PM EAT / 2:30 PM GMT
Zoom Meeting: https://uwmadison.zoom.us/j/93574433193?pwd=DWAOvAbL6LZEIsRH6VLwDjhpS4pcmR.1
The 70th annual Commission on the Status of Women is the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s rights. Join us for this interdisciplinary Virtual Parallel Panel led by the UNESCO Co-Chair on Gender, Wellbeing and a Culture of Peace in the Center for Research on Gender and Women at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA, in partnership with the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) at Makerere University, Uganda. This intergenerational and international discussion is on the disappearance or murder of Indigenous and marginalized women and girls through a lens of situating justice and healing as interconnected imperatives. Together, we will explore how local and global partners are translating pain into policy, advocacy, and educational reform that can sustain justice and peace.
Invitation to International Women’s Day Celebration 2026
“Courageously weaving our stories: A tapestry of resilience”
March 7th, 2026 | 1pm-5pm CST | Gordan Event Center, Madison, WI
Registration Link: https://africaideiwd2026.eventbrite.com
Join us for an inspiring afternoon featuring keynote speaker Corinda Rainey-Moore, a respected mental health professional and advocate. Shop the event’s Global Marketplace, which showcases small business vendors from our community. Refreshments will be provided, and attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a hands-on activity.
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Invitation to a UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) Parallel Virtual Event
An Intergenerational Conversation on Beijing+30: Sustaining the Momentum!
March 14th, 2025 | 7:30-9:30 AM CDT / 3:30-5:30 PM EAT / 12:30-2:30 PM GMT
Join us for this dynamic Parallel Event led by the 4W Initiative for Women & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, USA, in partnership with the Gender Mainstreaming Directorate (GMD) at Makerere University, Uganda. This unique intergenerational conversation will reflect on the Beijing+30 journey, exploring the progress of the last three decades and co-creating actionable pathways to sustain momentum for gender equality. Together, we’ll harness the power of multigenerational voices to shape a future where women and girls thrive.
This event has passed, but you can still join in on the conversation by clicking this link to watch the recording of the webinar!
Past Events Gallery
“The Resistance and Reimagination Virtual Artist Exhibition 2021”
April 8-10, 2021
Virtual Conference hosted by the 4W Initiative and the UW System Women’s and Gender Studies Consortium. This exhibit was curated by 4W Assistant Director Olivia Dahlquist.
Continue exploring the Resistance and Reimagination Virtual Artist Exhibition here.