UN Women announces members of Global Civil Society Advisory Group United Nations, New York — UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet today announced the members of her Global Civil Society Advisory Group that will facilitate regular consultations and dialogue between civil society and UN Women. “I am delighted that a group of outstanding international women’s rights advocates and experts on gender issues have agreed to serve on my Global Civil Society Advisory … [Read more...]
V-Day Mother’s Day Challenge: Get 15 Women RISING!
May 11, 2012 by
V-Day Mother's Day Challenge: Get 15 Women RISING! This weekend, in celebration of Mother's Day V-Day is calling on you to gather 15 women including your mothers, grandmothers, aunts, friends and sign them up to STRIKE, DANCE and RISE with you on 2.14.13 for ONE BILLION RISING! The path to ONE BILLION RISING starts with you, and what better day than Mother's Day to birth the ONE BILLION RISING movement in your community. SEND a message to up to 15 people inviting them to join the … [Read more...]
SERBIA – Women’s Empowerment Principles
April 24, 2012 by
Twelve CEOs from major companies have signed the CEO Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles, at an event organized by UN Women and the UN Global Compact in Serbia on 7 March. The event was attended by the President of the Republic of Serbia, Boris Tadic, who voiced his support for the Principles. By signing the statement, the CEOs have committed the companies to transforming their corporate behavior and practices, and making gender equality and women’s empowerment … [Read more...]
UNDP JOBS – Women’s Empowerment
March 27, 2012 by
Women’s Empowerment Women's empowerment and gender equality are one of the Millennium Development Goals and central to all other development efforts. UNDP works to promote achievement of these goals in all parts of its work, and also administers UNIFEM. We are now hiring expert practitioners for the following assignments: UN Women: National Expert to conduct cost analysis of the National Action Plan of Georgia on UNSCR on Women, Peace and … [Read more...]
IWD: United Associations of Women newsheet of August 1957
March 8, 2012 by
... a poem published in the United Associations of Women newsheet of August 1957. These verses seem to sum up the stoical determination of many of the women who continued to organize politically during these years: We shall not travel by the road we make Ere day by day the sound of many feet Is heard Upon the stones that now we break, We shall be come to where the cross-roads meet. For us the heat by day, the cold by night, The inch-slow progress and the … [Read more...]
UN Women: Commission on the Status of Women, 27 February – 9 March
February 25, 2012 by
27 February – 9 March UN Women Co-Sponsored Events 56th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women Rural women constitute one-fourth of the world’s population, and their contributions are vital to the well-being of communities, economies, and the achievement of all development goals. During the Commission on the Status of Women, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet will call for robust policies to remove the barriers that prevent rural women from … [Read more...]
Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on ‘Enabling rural women’s economic empowerment’
January 18, 2012 by
Expert group meeting Enabling rural women's economic empowerment: institutions, opportunities and participation Accra, Ghana, 20-23 September 2011 Introduction In accordance with its multi-year programme of work for 2010-2014, the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) will consider ‘The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges' as its priority theme during its fifty-sixth session in 2012. In order … [Read more...]
Women’s Empowerment – UNDP – JOBS for Women
July 17, 2011 by
Women’s Empowerment Women's empowerment and gender equality are one of the Millennium Development Goals and central to all other development efforts. UNDP works to promote achievement of these goals in all parts of its work, and also administers UNIFEM. We are now hiring expert practitioners for the following assignments: UN Women: Gender and Mediation Training and Resources Development Expert External International Consultant Apply by Jul-17-11 New York, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Apply … [Read more...]
UN Women: What does this mean to YOU?
April 1, 2011 by
Focus Areas All human development and human rights issues have gender dimensions. UN Women focuses on priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress across the board. Violence against Women This fundamental violation of women’s rights remains widespread, affecting all countries. Women need strong laws, backed by implementation and services for protection and prevention. Read more: Programme and Technical Assistance Policy and Normative Support … [Read more...]
UNFPA – PUBLICATION: Exploring Linkages
February 17, 2011 by
Publication Exploring Linkages Women's Empowerment, Microfinance and Health Education Author: UNFPA No. of pages: 15 Publication date: 2011 The year 2010 marked the 15th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action at the Fourth World Conference on Women (1995). Among its many recommendations for achieving gender equality and equity is a call for access to financial services as a means of empowering women, especially the millions of women who live in … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Sarah Thomson Taking Action!
October 3, 2010 by
Engaging Women As part of the mayoralty race in Toronto, Sarah Thomson, along with front-runner candidate George Smitherman, will be attending a Women's Event to engage women further in Toronto's municipal government. Women have strong voices and opinions, and it's time that they are shared with the city. When: Wednesday October 6th, 4pm-6pm Where: St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts [MAP] Cost: FREE RSVP: send to [email protected] Hosted by: Isabel Bassett Hon. Margaret … [Read more...]
