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News from BPW International’s advocacy and engagement with the United Nations.
Act Now – The UN Campaign for Individual Action
September 1, 2021Toward a net-zero future To preserve a livable climate, greenhouse-gas emissions must be reduced to net zero by 2050. Bold, fast, and wide-ranging action needs to be taken by governments and businesses. But the transition to a low-carbon world also requires the participation of citizens –...
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Fiddling in Nairobi While Africa Goes Hungry
September 1, 2021According to the U.N. Food and Agricultural Organization’s (FAO) annual hunger report, released July 12, the world experienced a nearly unprecedented one-year rise in severe hunger from 2019 to 2020. The agency’s annual estimate of “undernourishment” showed an increase of up to 25% over...
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Statement by UN Women on the situation in Afghanistan
August 19, 2021Statement by UN Women on the situation in Afghanistan Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 In line with the statement by the UN Secretary-General, UN Women remains fully committed to support women and girls in Afghanistan. We will remain operational and engaged with our partners at this critical...
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UN Women – A Look Back with Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
August 15, 2021Youtube content is not displayed due to your cookie settings. Click on the functional YouTube cookies in the cookie banner to agree to load and display content from YouTube. In mid-August 2021, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka will complete her second and last term as Executive Director of UN Women. Take a...
Read MoreUN elects new President of the General Assembly 76th Session
July 19, 2021Youtube content is not displayed due to your cookie settings. Click on the functional YouTube cookies in the cookie banner to agree to load and display content from YouTube. Foreign Minister of Maldives elected next General Assembly President Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Maldives HE...
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Ain’t I a Woman? – Invitation
July 17, 2021In support of UN Women’s exhibition featuring women artists of African descent, A Force for Change UN Women, UNESCO and NYU Africa House present a virtual discussion: Ain’t I a Woman? Black Women, Creativity and Development July 26, 2021 / 1 – 2 PM EDT Online (Zoom) - Register here Flyer
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Reminder: CSW Communications Procedure
July 9, 2021Reminder: CSW Communications Procedure Communications Procedure of the Commission on the Status of Women The Communications Procedure of the Commission on the Status of Women is a unique tool for individuals and organizations to use in order to raise awareness about injustice and discriminatory...
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UNESCO International Literacy Prizes – Reminder
June 15, 2021REMINDER Submit your nominations by June 27! mcmachonhonore@bpw.fr > read more
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SDG – Universal Values – Leave No One Behind
June 15, 2021Universal Values Principle Two: Leave No One Behind Leave no one behind (LNOB) is the central, transformative promise of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It represents the unequivocal commitment of all UN Member States to eradicate poverty...
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Generation Equality Forum Paris
June 9, 2021The Generation Equality Forum will take place from June 29 to July 2, 2021 in virtual form in Paris. Please register up to June 27th under the following link if you are interested in taking part in the side events: > Register
Read MoreWEPs – Women Empowerment Principles
June 9, 2021Youtube content is not displayed due to your cookie settings. Click on the functional YouTube cookies in the cookie banner to agree to load and display content from YouTube. What are the WEPs? The Women’s Empowerment Principles are a set of 7 Principles, for business offering guidance on how to...
Read More2021 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes – Call for Nominations
May 29, 2021The nomination process is taking place via an online platform. An applicant can request the access to the online application form through this link: http://www.unesco.org/ilp/account. The deadline - for the candidates to submit an application to the nominating entities is 13 June 2021. - for...
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