When we provide women with resources, visibility, and mentorship:
the "pie" doesn’t shrink, the room gets bigger.
International Women’s Day (IWD) 2026 is built on this radical truth:
when we give, we all gain.
The IWD 2026 #GiveToGain campaign emphasizes that collective action is the catalyst for change. By contributing, whether through funding, knowledge, or advocacy: we help create a more interconnected world. When women thrive, we all rise.
Join us at Folkuniversitetet as we address the logic of inequality and increase our impact together.
Event Schedule | Speaker Bios
10:50 | Welcome Remarks
Moderator: Kimberly Andersson - A Stockholm-based communications strategist, leadership coach, and professional "narrative sculptor." With two decades of global experience, she helps mission-driven organizations, Non-Profits and NGOs figure out what to say and how to say it, all while empowering women to step into their power and make a real difference.
As moderator, Kimberly serves to guide conversations on the power of shared knowledge, rooted in identity, belonging, and lifting up the voices we don't often hear.
11:00 - 12:00
| Power Panel I: The DEI Ecosystem - Challenging Bias & Intersectional Leadership
- Susan Hamsis – Founder of Inclusiverse, Susan is a DEI activist and educator dedicated to making Swedish workplaces more inclusive. She specializes in intersectional leadership and helping organizations foster cultures of belonging.
- Amanda Moore – An educator, activist, and social justice photographer, Amanda is currently project manager of Kvinna till Kvinna's leadership program for young women with a migration background focused on leadership training, gender equality and migration.
12:00 - 12:10 | Transition Break
12:15 - 13:15
| Power Panel II: Fueling the Givers - Resilience through Integrative Nutrition & Wellness
- Liliana Löderup – A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with over 25 years of experience, Liliana provides evidencebased integrative nutrition counseling. She represents Sweden in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Weini Smon – A wellness facilitator and DEI advocate, Weini is the founder of "Yoga with Weini." She is a certified teacher through the Sampoorna Yoga School and works to make wellness practices accessible for all.
13:15 - 13:55 | Lunch Break - Lunch at own expense
- Photo exhibition by Mahshid Rasti - A Stockholm-based freelance photographer and "visual storyteller". Her work is characterized by a humanist perspective, often focusing on street photography, portraits, and social documentation.
14:00 - 15:00 | Power Panel III: The Philosophy of Reciprocity - Bridging Art, Design, and Visibility
- Deborah Duerr – A graphic designer and creative director, Deborah is the owner of Galleri Duerr in Stockholm. She uses her platform to bridge the gap between contemporary art, design, and professional visibility.
- Amanda Estay Lilja – As a Meeting & Event Coordinator at the Clarion Hotel Stockholm, Amanda specializes in creating impactful professional gatherings and fostering community.
15:00 - 15:20 | Collective Q&A
15:25 - 15:30 | Closing Remarks & Give to Gain Pledge
15:30 - 16:00 | Final Networking
Questions?
Contact us at: cirkel@folkuniversitetet.se
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