Activities and
Initiatives of Women Worldwide
Quick Guide to the upcoming UN Commission on
the Status of Women
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1. UN CSW parallel
events Calendars now online 2. save the dates
for ngo consultation and reception 3. orientation
sessions for CSW first timers 4. Call for training materials on working with girls
for 5. REGIONAL CAUCUS
guide 6. WHILE YOU ARE
AT the CSW, don’t miss… NOTE: A special issue of the GlobalNet featuring
activities for girls participating in the CSW is forthcoming – don’t miss it! |
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1. UN CSW
parallel events Calendars now online Two
calendars of parallel events that will be held during the 51st
session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in The NGO
Committee on the CSW received many more requests for events than could be accommodated
this year, and tried to ensure that each organization that requested a slot,
is able convene at least one event and have it listed on the calendar. A second
calendar of parallel events that are being organized by UN missions and
inter-governmental organizations can be found at: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/conf/seforms/dspUNcalendarUN.asp |
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2.
save the dates for ngo consultation and reception - February 25, 2007, Sunday, 8 am - 5.15
pm: The NGO Consultation will take place at the Farkas Auditorium, 550 1st
Avenue (between 31st and 32nd st.s). Sponsored by the
NGO Committee on the Status of Women and the Working Group on Girls of the
NGO Committee on UNICEF, the theme for this year’s consultation is “CSW at
51: Making Girls Visible.” The day’s activities will feature panel
discussions about various girl-related issues and will include a breakout
session where those attending can learn more about HIV/AIDS and other girls’
health issues; domestic and institutional gender-based violence in all
settings; empowerment strategies;
trafficking in girls and commercial sexual exploitation (sexual
violence); girls associated with fighting forces (girl soldiers); addressing
the poverty of social minority and marginalized girls; partnering for girls; and ensuring girls
their human rights - February 27, 2007, Monday, 6 pm – 8 pm: The NGO
Reception will be held at the Turkish Center, 2nd floor, 821 United Nations
Plaza (46th st. and 1st ave.). The evening’s activities will
include the presentation of the Woman of Distinction Award to Radhika
Coomaraswamy, Special
Representative on Children in Armed Conflict and Former UN Special Rapporteur
on Violence Against Women. It is
essential to pre-register as soon as possible for both these events. For
forms and more information, please write to NGO_CSW_NY@hotmail.com |
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3.
orientation sessions for CSW first timers The NGO Committee on the Status of Women will convene two special
introductory sessions for new participants at the CSW on February 26, 2007,
Monday, and March 5, 2007, Monday, at the Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium from
1.15 p.m. to 2.30 p.m. Facilitated by past chairs of the NGO Committee,
information will shared on: - How to find what you need at the United Nations - Making sense of United Nations jargon - Procedures for NGOs outlined by the U.N. Division for the Advancement
of Women - The Commission
process - Protocol in approaching government representatives - U.N. agencies for the advancement of women and their
interconnections A basic guide for all NGOs attending this year’s session can be found
at: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/ |
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4. Call
for training materials on working with girls for Women, Ink., a
project of the International Women’s Tribune Centre ( The materials
that we are seeking include interactive and participatory training games,
guides and other resources on empowerment, peacebuilding, human rights,
violence against women and girls, HIV/AIDS, sexuality and reproductive
health, self-esteem, leadership development etc. If you have resources that
you would like to share, please e-mail joey@womenink.org.
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5. REGIONAL
CAUCUS guide Regional
caucuses will meet at the following dates, times and locations at the CSW: African Women’s Caucus: - February 27, 2007, Tuesday, 4 pm – 5 pm, UN C0nference Rm B - March 6, 2007, Tuesday, 4.30 pm – 5 pm, UN C0nference Rm B Asia-Pacific Women’s Caucus: - February 26, 2007,
Monday, 4 pm – 5 pm, UN Conference Rm B - March 5, 2007, Monday, 4
pm – 5 pm, UN Conference Rm B European Women’s Caucus: - February 27, Tuesday, 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm, UN C0nference Rm B - March 6, Tuesday, 1.30 pm – 2.30 pm, UN C0nference Rm B Latin American Women’s Caucus: - February 27, 2007, Tuesday, 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm, UN Conference Rm B Middle Eastern Women’s Caucus: - February 27, 2007, Tuesday, 12 pm – 1 pm, Church Centre, 777 UN
Plaza (corner of 44th st. & 1st ave.) , 8th
fl, Grumman Rm - March 5, 2007, Monday, 3 pm – 4 pm, Church Centre, 8th
fl, Grumman Rm North American Women’s Caucus: - February 27, Tuesday, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Church Centre, 777 UN Plaza
(corner of 44th st. & 1st ave.) , 8th fl, Grumman Rm - March 5, Monday, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Church Centre, 8th
fl, Grumman Rm The Church Centre is located at 777 UN Plaza, at the corner of 44th
street and Check the CSW calendar for any changes. |
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6. WHILE YOU
ARE AT the CSW, don’t miss… A. PANELS ABOUT UN REFORM: Do you know what your government’s position
is on the proposed changes to the UN gender architecture? Listen in and lend
your voice to debates and discussions about these modifications, suggested by
the High-Level Panel on UN System-Wide Coherence in November 2006. - UN Reform and Gender
Architecture: Where Do We Stand, Part I Co-organized
by: - Panel on UN-system wide
coherence: Recommendations of the High-level Panel on the gender architecture
of the United Nations March 2,
Friday. 1.15 pm – 2.45 pm, Dag Hammarskjold Auditorium - UN Reform
and Gender Architecture: Where Do We Stand, Part II The
High-Level Panel’s report, Delivering as One, is available in English,
Spanish, Chinese and Russian and can be downloaded at: http://www.un.org/events/panel/ B. BOOKS
& BAGELS: Women, Ink. and Session 1:
February 28, Wednesday, 10 am – 11 am, Church Centre, 777 UN Plaza (corner of
44th st. & 1st ave.) , 3rd fl, - Strengthening Resistance; Confronting
Violence Against Women & HIV/AIDS, Center for Women’s Global
Leadership - Resources for Session 2:
March 2, Friday, - Arab Human Development Report 2005:
Towards the Rise of Women in the Arab World, UNDP Not to be
missed! The annual Women, Ink. book sale – stop by to browse and buy some 200
titles on women and development. Bargain books at unbelievable prices will
also be available. C.
ROUNDTABLES & WORKSHOPS ON PEACEBUILDING & UNSCR 1325: During this
year’s CSW, there will be several events organized around UNSCR 1325 and
peacebuilding. Here is a selection: - Security
Council Resolution 1325 Workshop: The Girl Child & Armed Conflict Organized by:
NGO Working Group on Women, Peace & Security - Peacebuilding Commission Roundtable March 2,
Friday,
March 6,
Tuesday, 10 am – 11.45 am, Church Centre, 777 UN Plaza (corner of 44th
st. & 1st ave.), 8th floor, Boss Room Co-organized
by: The Global Justice Centre & the International Women’s Tribune Centre D. CRAFT
FAIR: The NGO Artisan Craft Fair will take place on March 1, 2007, Thursday,
from 11 am to 6 pm at the Church Centre, 777 UN Plaza (corner of 44th
st. & 1st ave.) , 2nd floor. Display tables will be
provided at no cost and anybody bringing craft or artisan materials may
participate. Pre-registration is required. Contact suzanneeharvey@earthlink.net for more information. E. CONFERENCE
ON GENDER, GIRLS & INFORMATION COMMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES: A
conference entitled “ICT is the Key: Global Development, Empowerment and
Gender Equality, the Elimination of Discrimination and Violence Against the
Girl-Child,” will take place all day on February 28, Wednesday, in UN
Conference Rm 1. Convened with the
goal of sharing good practices and lessons learned, and to develop ideas on
future activities on the use of ICT to empower women and girls, the
conference will feature tutorials on private sector and government
collaboration on community-based program for girls; the elimination of all
forms of discrimination and violence against the girls-child; global
initiatives to improve girls’ access to ICTs; measure to enhance girls’ empowerment
through ICTs; leadership by women in the field of technology and strategies
to encourage girls and women to pursue science and technology careers. To register
online, go to: www.aitglobal.com.
Contact carol_lackey@aitglobal.com
with questions for more information. Ph: 1.631.269.6713 F. Debate on Women’s empowerment & microfinance to be convened at
GA: The United Nations General Assembly will convene the second informal
thematic debate on the promotion of gender equality and women’s empowerment
on March 6, and 7, 2007. Focusing on the role of microfinance in the
empowerment of women, and women’s participation in decision-making at all
levels, these debates have been summoned
by General Assembly President Sheikha Haya Al Rashida to stimulate
country missions to engage with the idea that gender equality is integral to
the realization of the Millennium Development Goals. While NGO access is
limited, requests can be made to country missions to include NGO
representatives as part of their delegation to the debate. G. International Women’s Day: Celebrated
around the world and at the United Nations on March 8, International Women’s
Day 2007 will convene around the theme of “Ending Impunity for Violence
Against Women and Girls.” It is customary for the UN Secretary-General to
release a statement in New York on this day. Read more
about it at: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/feature/iwd/ |
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