Special Announcement

 

 

Constructing Healthy Relationships

In honor of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and the 16 Days of Activism, the Bank/Fund Domestic Abuse Prevention Program (DAPP), WB Family Association (WBFN), and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) will hold a series of events during October and November. The Constructing Healthy Relationships series will emphasize the behaviors and attitudes conducive to preventing domestic abuse.

Scheduled Times are different -  Please take note of the day and times of each session - for more information please click here or on the attached pdf  below - thank you


Constructing Healthy Relationships – A Panel Conversation

This panel conversation, comprised of three psychologists, will examine the positive behaviors and attitudes that are conditions to a successful relationship. The influence of cultural attitudes on the approaches to healthy communications will be highlighted. The audience will learn of tools to foster effective communications and identify harmful behaviors. English, French, and Semitic Arabic interpretations will be available. (Virtual: 90 minutes)

Wednesday October 23, 2024 | 9:00 am to 10:30 am Washington, DC

  • Opening Remarks: Laurence Telson, Program Coordinator, DAPP
  • Keynote Speaker: Talib Esmail, Chair of the World Bank Staff Association
  • Moderator: Simisola Adejumo, Senior Counsel, Ethics and Internal Justice Vice Presidency

Panelists:

  • Sabine Cornelius, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD
  • Makon Fardis, Psychologist, MD, PhD
  • Sokhna Ndiaye, Psychological Counselor, Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit, HSD

Closing Remarks: Stuart Fisher, Manager, Mental Health & Wellbeing Unit, HSD

Webex Link: https://worldbankgroup.webex.com/worldbankgroup/j.php?MTID=mf9e3e34087acdb2b9ebc87d9a1dc5f4a

Meeting Number: 2316 912 5538 | Password: Vgamd2NK8r6


Info Session with WBG HR and Pension

Designed for WBG staff and spouses/domestic partners, an informative session with WBG HR and Pensions Administration, will review salary and associated benefits, such as allowance and medical insurance, as well as pensions. (Virtual: 90 minutes)

Thursday October 24, 2024 | 9:00 am to 10:30 am Washington, DC

Webex Link: https://worldbankgroup.webex.com/worldbankgroup/j.php?MTID=md70d58df05ccd76e6f1ad9913a5d749c

Meeting Number: 2312 091 7340 | Password: TwUTjsDt327


Raising Non-Violent Boys in the Context of Patriarchy

Practical guidance for parents and policymakers, empowering you to make a positive impact on youths and boys' lives. Sponsored by the IDB. (Virtual: 90 minutes)

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Washington, DC

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83562662895


Care Equality and Prevention of Violence

This talk will broadly sketch a vision for achieving care equality at home and outline necessary steps in policy and cultural norms-shifting interventions. Sponsored by the IDB. (Virtual: 90 minutes)

Thursday, October 31, 2024 | 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | English Session

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85828069388?pwd=ZUYoaQnhw27h6W21Y1wIMQyjLFDB4k.1


Friday, November 1, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm | Spanish Session

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88072580729?pwd=Z45EJA22cGomU2UBXKdIzm5WToHFIS.1