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News from BPW International’s advocacy and engagement with the United Nations.
15th International Forum of NGOs – Transforming Mentalities – 24-25 January 2024
January 12, 2024We are pleased to announce the 15th International Forum of NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO on “Transforming Mentalities”, which will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 24 and 25 January 2024. The Forum will seek to gather examples of good practices in challenging the...
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NGO-UNESCO liaison committee – 14th International Online Forum of NGOs: Artificial Intelligence & Youth
December 11, 2023Online Forum ngo-unesco liaison committee Wednesday, 13 December 2023, 10:30-16:45h CET and Thursday, 14 December 2023, 10:30-16:45h CET Artificial Intelligence and Youth > Flyer with program (pdf) > Registration Artificial Intelligence has emerged as a pivotal force in various fields and...
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December 10 is the Human Rights Day – 2023 commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
December 7, 2023Commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights The Time for Human Rights is Now In 2023, we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, which coincides with the 30th anniversary of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human...
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Join NGO CSW/NY for an informative session on the NGO CSW68 Forum and the UN CSW68
October 27, 2023Join NGO CSW/NY for an informative session on the NGO CSW68 Forum and the UN CSW68! Learn about the different activities and events that will be happening during the Forum and hear updates about the UN CSW68. Date: Wednesday, 8 November Time: 11am - 12:30pm EDT | 16:00h UTC/GMT Location: Zoom...
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CSW68-2024 – Parallel Event Application are open!
October 24, 2023Parallel Event Application are open NOTE If you wish to hold a parallel event in the name of BPW International, you must first discuss this project with Dr. Catherine Bosshart. NOTE Please report your parallel event that you are holding in the name of your BPW club or BPW federation to BPW...
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UN Global Compact – Take Action To Address The Human Rights Impacts Of Your Business
October 15, 2023The UN Global Compact Network UK is now accepting registrations for our Business & Human Rights Accelerator. The deadline to apply is 15 December 2023. The Business & Human Rights Accelerator will guide your company from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights through a...
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UNESCO Education Newsletter April 2023
May 2, 2023UNESCO Education Newsletter April 2023 about: Education in Ukraine: UNESCO mobilizes US$12 million to step up its action on the ground UNESCO’s new regional studies reveal the impact of climate change on the right to education Nearly US$100 billion finance gap for countries to reach their...
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NGO CSW/NY – Debriefing on the outcomes of CSW67 – 20 April 2023
April 14, 2023Debriefing on the outcomes of the CSW67 including the Agreed Conclusions and negotiations process, youth engagement, and the Generation Equality campaign. We're also excited to offer a 15-minute trauma-informed yoga practice hosted by Exhale to Inhale at 12:45pm (15 minutes before the start of...
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Oral Statement at CSW67-2023 – VP Chularat Israngkool Na Ayutthaya reading the Oral Statement
April 10, 2023BPW International was invited to give an Oral Statement on the occasion of CSW67-2023 in New York. The statement was read by Chularat Israngkool Na Ayutthaya, BPW International Vice President UN 2021-2024. > read the Oral Statement (pdf) Youtube content is not displayed due to your cookie...
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UNESCO Prize 2023 for Girls’ and Women’s Education
March 17, 2023On International Women’s Day, UNESCO launches the call for nominations for the 2023 UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. The Prize awards US$ 50,000 annually to two laureates making outstanding efforts in favour of girls’ and women’s education. UNESCO has launched the call...
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CSW67 – Parallel Event BPW Spain
March 2, 2023BPW Spain Monday - March 6, 2023 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM New York - In-person: CCUN 8th Floor Live Stream: https://www.youtube.com/@bpwspainyoutube/streams Is digitization the path to gender equality and women empowerment? Information: https://ngocsw67forum.events.whova.com/Agenda/2866262...
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CSW67 – Parallel Event BPW Canada
March 2, 2023BPW Canada Tuesday - March 7, 2023 6:15 PM to 7:45 PM New York – In-Person CCUN 8th floor & virtual Register for both: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/igniteher-tickets-537892038567 igniteHer - WomXn in Technology Information: https://ngocsw67forum.events.whova.com/Agenda/2866276...
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