The second weekend of Congress plenary sessions, which will take place between 23 and 24 July 2022.

The agenda for the second weekend:

Saturday 23 July 2022:

SESSION 5: Presentation on results of voting on amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws; Appointment of Standing Committee convenors; Presentation of the slate & opening of voting; Recommendations by Young WILPF to implement the IP commitments
SESSION 6: Governance Review and proposals for the future
SESSION 7: Presentation and voting on Resolutions

Sunday 24 July 2022:

SESSION 8: Results on Constitutional amendment; Declaration of new International Board (elected positions and appointment of Regional Representative and Alternate for each region); Incoming president’s statement; Call for next Congress; Closing ceremony

Reserved for Young WILPF members.

The International Congress is the highest decision-making body of WILPF, where members meet to discuss the work of WILPF and set our policies and direction. Eligible delegates take governance decisions, including voting in the new Board and approving the International Programme. Due to the the global pandemic, the 33rd International Congress will be a virtual event over the course of a week. More information will be available soon.

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The first weekend of Congress plenary sessions, which will take place between 16 and 17 July 2022.

The agenda for the first weekend:

Saturday 16 July 2022:

SESSION 1: Official opening and welcome with WILPF Australia; Roll call of Sections and Groups; Overview of Congress
SESSION 2: Accepting New Sections and Groups; Confirmation of Section delegates; Appointment of Elections Committee; Updated Constitution and By-Laws presentation of the proposed amendments and opening of voting

Sunday 17 July 2022:

SESSION 3: Reporting by the IB and Secretary-General; Treasurer’s Report; Adoption of the international budget and appointment of an auditor
SESSION 4: Reporting by Environment Working Group and Standing Committees (Personnel, Finance, Risk Management); Vote 1 on constitutional amendments; Opening Vote 2 on specific constitutional amendments; Presentation and adoption of WILPF’s International Programme 2022-2025

This session will take place online, on the Canapii platform. The session will focus on:

1. Giving an overview of Canapii and the different features.

2. Helping attendees set up connect sessions on their own.

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Online event on the Canapii platform.

Agenda:

• Feedback on proposed amendments to the WILPF international Constitution and By-Laws
• Information about presentation and voting procedure for constitutional amendments

Online event on the Canapii platform.

Agenda:

• What happens at Congress?
• Who gets to vote at Congress?
• Why will the 2022 Congress be different from previous Congresses?
• What opportunities will there be for networking with other WILPF members during Congress?