Upcoming events
Seeing is Believing: Margaret Corbin & Military Women Since 1776
What we see informs what we believe we can be - and whether we believe that women strengthen our military, our democracy, and our society. Do you see and believe the contributions of women in military service? Do you know the story of Margaret Corbin's military service in combat in Washington Heights, Manhattan in 1776? Or the stories of women who served in combat from the Revolutionary War through our current era?
Join us for a panel talk, community discussion, and networking event to SEE and BELIEVE in the stories of women veterans! Speakers from the NYC Veterans Alliance, New York Historical Society, Backward Flag Brewing Co., genEquality, and Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America will weigh in on women veterans in history, the consequences of women veterans not being visible, and how women veterans are leading efforts to close gaps in healthcare and services for women veterans and advocate for equal opportunity for all those who serve, regardless of gender or gender identity. We'll also have a "guess that veteran" challenge, with prizes for participants with the most correct answers!
All are invited to spend this fun, informative, interactive, and meaningful evening with us. We'll have snacks, plus beverages from Backward Flag Brewing Co. Providers of services for veterans & families will also be on hand to connect.
Monday, April 22
6:00 - 8:00PM
Civic Hall (118 W. 22 Street, 12th floor, New York, NY)
Past Events
Party With A Purpose
Celebrating International Women's Day in the service of others.
The genEquality team and Dumbo Heights WeWork community created 375+ gift bags and inspirational cards for women in local shelters. Thank you to all our attendees and to those who donated toiletries, mini hotel soaps & shampoos, sanitary products, pads & tampons, new socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and more! The bags were built on March 7, and distributed on International Women’s Day on March 8.
We were proud to partner with the Food Bank for New York City this year.
genEquality Hackathon Showcase + Pitch Competition
Over the last four months, the genEquality Hackathon has created space and opportunities for teams to form and develop innovative solutions to alleviate gender inequality. The Hackathon has engaged participants across the globe - from the United States, Germany, India, Mexico, Japan, Myanmar, and more - in service of building tech + tools that advance gender equality at work, at home, in culture, and in public.
In alignment with our commitment to UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #5 (gender equality), the inaugural genEquality Hackathon kicked off in September 2018 during the UN General Assembly / Global Citizen Week, and it concludes on Saturday, January 26, 2019 with our Showcase + Pitch Competition.
Join us to see and learn more about what our participants and teams have developed, and cheer them on as they pitch to a panel of tech executives and investors for a chance to win seed funding and turn their product idea into a market reality!
D.C. Hack Night #2 w/ AWS
In the lead-up to the genEquality Hackathon Showcase + Pitch Competition, we’re partnering with AWS (Amazon Web Services) for Hack Night #2 in Washington, D.C.
This will be a working Hack Night, which means there will be no presentation or speakers. Food will be served. You do not have to be at the event for the entire 3 hours; our goal to provide you with you coworking space and mentors/experts who will be on hand to help you brainstorm and solve problems.
Government-issued ID is required to check in at AWS. Don't forget your laptop & charger!
NYC Hack Day @ WeWork Fulton Center
In the lead-up to the genEquality Hackathon Showcase + Pitch Competition, we’re hosting a day-long Hack Day in New York City.
This will be a working Hack Day, which means there will be no presentation or speakers. We will have some light snacks on hand, but you will be responsible for bringing your own meals. We hope you’ll be able to use this time for intensive coworking and building!
Don't forget your laptop & charger!
NYC Hack Night #4 w/ Women Who Code + GIPHY
We’re partnering with Women Who Code and GIPHY for Hack Night #4 in NYC. In addition to a short presentation from genEquality, you'll hear from inspiring speakers such as:
Tami Reiss, VP @ JustWorks + creator of Just Not Sorry
Laurence Girard, Director of API Engineering @ GIPHY
Following speaker presentations, we'll have plenty of time for new participants to mingle and meet new team members, and for existing teams to work on genEquality Hackathon projects.
Washington D.C. Kick-Off w/ New America + Promundo
Join us on Wednesday, December 5 from 4:00 - 7:00pm at New America HQ to learn more about how you can get involved in the genEquality Hackathon.
You'll also hear inspiring speakers from New America and Promundo who will discuss the factors - both personal and structural - that lead to gender-based violence, including sexual harassment and discrimination. We'll dive into data from the US and around the world, and discuss how all of us - as individuals, employers and employers, and citizens - can take concrete action to end violence and achieve gender equality.
Amanda Lenhart, Deputy Director of the Better Life Lab, New America
Jane Kato-Wallace, Director of Programs, Promundo
NYC Hack Night #2 w/ Promundo + Progressive Coders
Please join us for our Hack Night #2 in NYC in partnership with the Progressive Hack Night network and Promundo. We'll be joined by Ché Nembhard of Promundo-US, who will share Promundo's insights and data focused on engaging men and boys in the quest for gender equality. Pizza will be served!
genEquality team members and Hackathon mentors & expert advisors will be on hand to answer questions, bounce around ideas, and facilitate discussions. Don't forget your laptop & charger!
Following speaker presentations, we'll have plenty of time for new participants to mingle and meet new team members, and for existing teams to work on genEquality Hackathon projects.