Here we go again... The excitement builds as many around the world are preparing their attendance to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York, in March.
The National Council of Women of Canada has attended, ever since receiving ECOSOC status after the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Last year was the 20th Anniversary of that historic document, and it has been an active year in terms of continuing to advocate for gender equality, women's empowerment, and women's human rights. There was the action of intervening and taking a leadership role with the work, and approval of the Sustainable Development Goals. Meetings on Security Council 1325 highlighted the need for women to play an active role in achieving peace. It is always amazing to be part of the Non Government Organization (NGO) movement, whether here in Canada, or the many parts of the world where women are fighting for their rights.
This year is an important year with the theme of Women's Empowerment and Link to Sustainable Development. Women were active participants at the recent meetings in Paris, France on Climate Change, and I expect this will feature strongly in the discussions. Women are affected by Climate Change in many ways. The Elimination and Prevention of all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls, from the 57th Session of the CSW will be the Review Theme. You can see the agreed conclusions from that session here.
Although I am not attending the meetings of the CSW this year, I will be there in spirit and supporting the wonderful team of NCWC members who are attending. Watch this Blog and get caught up with what they are doing and observing. You will be in for a wonderful opportunity to experience the CSW through their eyes!
Mary Scott
The National Council of Women of Canada has attended, ever since receiving ECOSOC status after the 1995 World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. Last year was the 20th Anniversary of that historic document, and it has been an active year in terms of continuing to advocate for gender equality, women's empowerment, and women's human rights. There was the action of intervening and taking a leadership role with the work, and approval of the Sustainable Development Goals. Meetings on Security Council 1325 highlighted the need for women to play an active role in achieving peace. It is always amazing to be part of the Non Government Organization (NGO) movement, whether here in Canada, or the many parts of the world where women are fighting for their rights.
Priority theme:
Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development
Review theme:
The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session)
- See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw60-2016#sthash.TPayK67C.dpuf
Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development
Review theme:
The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session)
- See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw60-2016#sthash.TPayK67C.dpuf
This year is an important year with the theme of Women's Empowerment and Link to Sustainable Development. Women were active participants at the recent meetings in Paris, France on Climate Change, and I expect this will feature strongly in the discussions. Women are affected by Climate Change in many ways. The Elimination and Prevention of all forms of Violence Against Women and Girls, from the 57th Session of the CSW will be the Review Theme. You can see the agreed conclusions from that session here.
Although I am not attending the meetings of the CSW this year, I will be there in spirit and supporting the wonderful team of NCWC members who are attending. Watch this Blog and get caught up with what they are doing and observing. You will be in for a wonderful opportunity to experience the CSW through their eyes!
Mary Scott
Priority theme:
Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development
Review theme:
The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session)
- See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw60-2016#sthash.TPayK67C.dpuf
Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development
Review theme:
The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session)
- See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw60-2016#sthash.TPayK67C.dpuf
Priority theme:
Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development
Review theme:
The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session)
- See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw60-2016#sthash.TPayK67C.dpuf
Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development
Review theme:
The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session)
- See more at: http://www.unwomen.org/en/csw/csw60-2016#sthash.TPayK67C.dpuf
