First day of the second week – Monday, March 21, 2016. Here are some highlights of some the parallel events attended by the NCWC delegation.
Empowering Women and Men to Prevent Violence and Promote Health together: New Developments in Gender Synchronized Approaches.
• Very interesting front-line approach to changing gender attitudes on roles in society. Results have been promising.
Women and Girls, HIV and Violence Preventing Infection
• Women from Argentina and Central America spoke how there is a need to continue to decrease the violence against women, girls and transgendered women. A review of how HIV education strategies.
Mental Health changes and the Menopause Transition
• The impact of depression on the role functioning and quality of life is comparable to that of serious chronic conditions. Depression is a major contributor to the global burden of disease.
No Limits for Girls
• This group uses the tools of re-evaluation counselling to support girls and women harmed by sexism and male domination. They work on changing public policy and attitudes on sexism
Pakistani woman talking about oppression of women by war
• Very powerful speaker on war and sexual violence as a weapon
• This woman from Iran exposed 2 myths of sexual violence: 1, It's the woman's fault 2. Don't talk about it
• It's time to end these myths. It's never our fault and it's okay to talk about it.
• He spoke about societal roles and how it creates isolation for men and creates fertile ground for sexual violence.
• Pornography is a factor in sexual violence. He feels it must be wiped out. Having a daughter 4 years ago made him realize the prevalence of sexual violence in society
Storytelling and Conversation Circles : transformation and Engagement in Human Rights work-
• Engaging presentation about the role of women leaders in creating transformative change. Each woman on the panel shared their story about what drove them to become strong advocates for marginalized women and girls throughout the world.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Attended Morning Briefing – with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. Review and discussion of the sustainable development goals (SDG)
Empowering Women and Men to Prevent Violence and Promote Health together: New Developments in Gender Synchronized Approaches.
• Very interesting front-line approach to changing gender attitudes on roles in society. Results have been promising.
Women and Girls, HIV and Violence Preventing Infection
• Women from Argentina and Central America spoke how there is a need to continue to decrease the violence against women, girls and transgendered women. A review of how HIV education strategies.
Mental Health changes and the Menopause Transition
• The impact of depression on the role functioning and quality of life is comparable to that of serious chronic conditions. Depression is a major contributor to the global burden of disease.
No Limits for Girls
• This group uses the tools of re-evaluation counselling to support girls and women harmed by sexism and male domination. They work on changing public policy and attitudes on sexism
Pakistani woman talking about oppression of women by war
• Very powerful speaker on war and sexual violence as a weapon
• This woman from Iran exposed 2 myths of sexual violence: 1, It's the woman's fault 2. Don't talk about it
• It's time to end these myths. It's never our fault and it's okay to talk about it.
- • A man from Bolivia spoke about how men are oppressed by societal gender roles. How men are hurt by those roles. Men need a safe place as well to tell their stories.
• He spoke about societal roles and how it creates isolation for men and creates fertile ground for sexual violence.
• Pornography is a factor in sexual violence. He feels it must be wiped out. Having a daughter 4 years ago made him realize the prevalence of sexual violence in society
Storytelling and Conversation Circles : transformation and Engagement in Human Rights work-
• Engaging presentation about the role of women leaders in creating transformative change. Each woman on the panel shared their story about what drove them to become strong advocates for marginalized women and girls throughout the world.
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Attended Morning Briefing – with UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka. Review and discussion of the sustainable development goals (SDG)
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