Gender-related barriers continue to affect equitable access to immunization services and outcomes. Addressing these barriers is essential to improving coverage, reaching zero-dose children, and ensuring that no one is left behind.
Join us on 13 October 2026 for the launch webinar of the new self-paced online course, Integrating a Gender Lens into Immunization Programming, developed by WHO, UNICEF, and Gavi, with support from the Global Women's Institute (GWI) at George Washington University.
During this webinar, participants will be introduced to the course structure, content, and learning journey. Speakers from WHO, UNICEF, and partner organizations will share technical perspectives, practical experiences, and lessons learned on integrating gender considerations into immunization programmes. The discussion will highlight how gender-responsive approaches can help strengthen immunization systems, improve equity, and reach underserved populations.
The course will be available after the launch through WHO Academy and UNICEF Agora. Consisting of three interactive modules, it aims to strengthen the capacity of immunization, health, and development professionals to systematically integrate gender considerations into programme design, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. It is open to all learners at no cost.
Webinar Details
📅 Date: 13 October 2026
🕐 Time: 13:00-14:30 CEST (UTC+2)
🌐 Registration: https://tn21.org/gender-lens
🗣️ French interpretation available
A detailed agenda and speaker lineup will be shared in the coming weeks.
Whether you are working in immunization, public health, gender, or development programming, this webinar offers an opportunity to learn about practical approaches and resources for advancing gender-responsive immunization efforts.
We look forward to welcoming you!
📣 Reminder: Join Us Next Week for the Launch of the New Self-Paced Online Course Integrating a Gender Lens into Immunization Programming
Agenda at a glance:
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Time |
Session |
Speaker(s) |
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13:00-13:05 |
Welcome and Opening Remarks |
Stephanie Shendale (WHO) |
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13:05-13:15 |
Gender-Responsive Immunization: A Path to Higher Coverage and Equity |
Michela Manna & Alison Riddle (UNICEF) |
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13:15-13:25 |
Inside the Course: Structure, Content and Learning Journey |
Shirin Heidari (GENDRO/WHO) |
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13:25-13:55 |
Panel Discussion: From Learning to Action in Immunization Programmes |
Mbailamen Demian Antoinette (Ministry of Health, Chad); Edengue Ekani Jean Marie (UNICEF Cameroon); Ali Lado Fatima (Malaria Consortium South Sudan); Qodirov Saidali (UNICEF Tajikistan). Moderator: Shirin Heidari |
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13:55-14:10 |
Questions & Answers |
Moderator: Stephanie Shendale (WHO) |
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14:10-14:15 |
Closing Remarks and Next Steps |
Emmanuelle Compingt (UNICEF) |
Dear colleagues,
The materials of our webinar on Integrating a Gender Lens into Immunization Programming, are now available:
The course is now available, free of charge, through both UNICEF Agora and WHO Academy:
We encourage you to enroll and share the course with colleagues and partners!
UNICEF will also launch shortly a new space on TechNet dedicated to Gender and Immunization to ensure wider access to latest learning and tools and will also re-start the Community of Practice in 2027. We will keep you posted.
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