Members of the UNA Women Affinity Group advocate for UN programs that advance women and girls’ rights and promote women empowerment on a global scale. Participation in UNA Women is open to any current UNA member. If you’re already a member, email un@undevp.org for instructions on how to join UNA Women.
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“A woman is like a tea bag—you can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.”
Eleanor Roosevelt Former UNA Board Chairwoman
In March, we’re sending some of our members to New York City to represent UNA as Delegates to the 64th Session on the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW64)! CSW64 will take place March 9-20, 2020 at UN Headquarters and will focus on the review and appraisal of the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
We encourage you to follow our delegates’ journeys at CSW64 and learn more about UNA’s parallel events.
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UNA delegates are charged with attending sessions and sharing their experiences with the UNA network through blogs, Facebook, Twitter and a formal report. Furthermore, during this period, UNA Women conducts a session in the CSW NGO/NY conference and hosts a networking event for members in the area. Mark your calendars for these important international days, and check back with UNA Women to see how we’re taking action.
Amanda McRae, Director of UN Advocacy for Women Enabled International, speaks about the organization’s work to advance the rights of women and girls living with disabilities around the world. Women living with a disabilities also share their experiences and how local citizens can create more culturally sensitive and inclusive communities and public spaces.
Friday, March 8, marks International Women’s Day. Looking for ideas to celebrate the gender equality champions in your community? Check out our digital toolkit for sample posts, event ideas, and the 2020 Proclamation.
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