43rd UNESCO General Conference Report – Dr. Marie-Claude Machon-Honoré
December 3, 2025The Venue - The 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference (30 oct to 13 Nov 2025) was held in two different areas outside the city of Samarkand (Uzbekistan), one for plenaries and thematic sessions with Member States’Delegations and seats reserved for NGOs at the back of the large room and...
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BPW International – Communication on Progress (CoP) 2023–2025
December 2, 2025As a proud participant of the United Nations Global Compact, BPW International annually reaffirms its commitment to the Ten Principles related to human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. In alignment with our triennial theme “Inspire, Innovate, Empower, Transform: Together We Shape...
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International Symposium on the Future of the Right to Education: Renewing Global Commitments and Charting Future Directions
October 25, 2025We are delighted to announce that UNESCO will be hosting the International Symposium on the Future of the Right to Education: Renewing Global Commitments and Charting Future Directions, in person at UNESCO Headquarters on 9 December 2025 (09:30–18:00 CET), on the occasion of World Human Rights...
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UNESCO Global Citizenship Prize – Deadline 1 September
July 12, 2025UNESCO is inviting nominations for the inaugural UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education (GCED) — a prestigious new global initiative recognizing innovative and impactful projects that advance the values, principles, and practice of GCED. This biennial prize, launched in 2024 with the...
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3rd UN Ocean Conference, 9-13 June 2025, Nice, France
June 9, 2025by Géraldine Crevat BPW International proudly participated in the 3rd UN Ocean Conference, held from 9 to 13 June 2025 in Nice, France, with a powerful delegation of representatives advocating for environmental protection and sustainable development. Representing our global organization were: Jo...
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UNESCO Prize 2025 for Girls’ and Women’s Education
March 24, 2025UNESCO invites all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in official partnership with UNESCO, to submit nominations for the 2025 edition of the UNESCO Prize for Girls’ and Women’s Education. You will find attached the circular letter addressed to all NGOs in official partnership with UNESCO...
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Global Platform for Gender Equality, in and through Education
March 2, 2025UNESCO and UNICEF have convened the Global Platform for Gender Equality, in and through Education, bringing together governments, partners, civil society and youth, to monitor progress, highlight gaps, and propel transformative action on gender equality. The Platform’s Global Accountability...
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UNESCO – Al Fozan International Prize in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
October 21, 2024The UNESCO-Al Fozan International Prize for the Promotion of Young Scientists in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) will foster collaboration, advancement and popularization of science and international cooperation to advance scientific expertise globally and meet the needs of...
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Sharing Dance For Peace
October 15, 2024We are pleased to share with you the mosaic film produced by video artist Claude Yvans, a member of the International Association of Educators for Peace (IAEP/AIEP), for the 2024 edition of the International Day of Peace 2024 celebrations by the collective group of NGO partners to which BPW...
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Pact for the Future
September 23, 2024SUMMIT OF THE FUTURE Outcome Documents, September 20, 2024 Pact for the Future, Global Digital Compact, and Declaration on Future Generations > Download The Pact for the Future (pdf) THE WORLD IS AT A CROSSROADS Rapid advances in technology and science hold the promise of a better, more...
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UNESCO seeks nominations for the 2024 UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize – Deadline 22 August 2024
July 12, 2024© iStock / melitas - with UNESCO UNESCO invites individuals, including civil society actors, governmental and non-governmental entities, to propose candidates for the 2024 edition of the UNESCO-Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-Violence. UNESCO will receive proposals for...
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CSW Communications Procedure
July 10, 2024Communications 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 practices against women in any country in...
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UNESCO Invitation: Global consultation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology
June 13, 2024UNESCO has embarked on a two-year process to elaborate a Recommendation on the Ethics of Neurotechnology. This UNESCO Recommendation is expected to define shared values and principles, and identify concrete policy measures on the ethics of Neurotechnology. UNESCO is currently conducting a global...
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UNESCO – 2024 International Literacy Prizes: Online applications and nominations are now open
June 12, 2024designstudio45/Shutterstock.com - with UNESCO UNESCO is currently accepting nominations for the 2024 UNESCO International Literacy Prizes. They're encouraging literacy education experts to apply and urging nominating organizations to recommend candidates from around the world. Similar to previous...
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UNESCO-WWAP – Invitation to Special Events at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali
May 21, 2024Invitation by UNESCO-WWAP to two special (in person) events at the 10th World Water Forum in Bali BPW International is a member of the WWAP multi-stakeholder coalition for accelerating Gender Equality in the water domain. Global Cooperation for Accelerating Inclusion and Equality in Water...
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UNESCO WWAP – Water and Gender – Call for Abstracts
May 7, 2024Water and Gender International Workshop in Pisa from 28 to 31 January 2025. Call for abstracts The workshop is jointly organised by Pisa University and UNESCO WWAP in the frame of the Multi-stakeholder Coalition for Gender Equality in Water, with the goal of addressing the need for robust...
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Video – Parallel Event – Breaking Barriers: Transforming Institutions for Gender-Responsive Change
March 18, 202418 March 2024 BPW International and PPSEAWA International Breaking Barriers: Transforming Institutions for Gender-Responsive Change This session delves into the role of institutions in advancing gender equality, with a focus on dismantling barriers that hinder progress. Panelists are discussing...
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CSW68 – All BPW Parallel Events – Virtual & In-Person – Save the Dates!
March 11, 2024NGO CSW68 Forum in New York - 10-22 March 2024 We have compiled all the BPW parallel events taking place during CSW68 for you. Many of them are in-person events, others will take place virtually so that those at home can also take part. All events are free of charge and open for everyone;...
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CSW68-Parallel Event: BPW Carol Hanlon, Australia – Economic Empowerment – March 20, 2024
March 4, 2024BPW Carol Hanlon Economic Empowerment of Women Entrepreneurs, Gender Equality and SDG’s Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 12:30pm-13:30pm ET in-person CCUN, 11th Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza, New York Event Nr. 15499 @bpw.un-CSW68-Parallel Events
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CSW68-Parallel Event: Empowerment of Women and Girls entrenched in Poverty as a Human Right and Ethical Prevention of Human Trafficking – March 18, 2024
March 4, 2024International Federation Business and Professional Women, Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking, Courage for Freedom Empowerment of Women and Girls entrenched in Poverty as a Human Right and Ethical Prevention of Human Trafficking Monday, 18 March 2024 - 12.30pm EDT - 2 hours virtual,...
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CSW68-Parallel Event: BPW International – Breaking Barriers: Transforming Institutions – March 18, 2024
March 4, 2024BPW International Breaking Barriers: Transforming Institutions for Gender-Responsive Change Monday, 18 March, 2024 - 8:30 AM Virtual (Zoom) > Registration Event Nr. 15890 This session will delve into the role of institutions in advancing gender equality, with a focus on dismantling barriers...
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CSW68-Parallel Events: BPW Japan – Economic challenges among single-parenting mothers and their children in Japan, March 14, 2024
March 4, 2024BPW Japan Economic challenges among single-parenting mothers and their children in Japan Thursday, 14 March 2024, 08:30am - 10:00am ET In-Person Parallel Event: Armenian convention center, Y room or Online (Zoom) > Registration Single mothers are one of the most economically marginalised people...
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CSW68-Parallel Event: BPW Spain – Round Table: Voices of Change, March 12, 2024
March 4, 2024BPW Spain Round Table: Voices of Change: Women, Empowerment and Overcoming Poverty Tuesday, 12 March 2024 - 15.00pm in-person Spain-U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 80 Broad Street, New York, NY 10004 (3rd floor conference room) Opening Silvia Vigatà, BPW Spain Immediate Past President Moderator Ma...
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CSW68-Parallel Event: BPW Taiwan Yes! Womenomics – March 20, 2024
March 4, 2024BPW Taiwan Yes! Womenomics - Empowering Women for Economic Growth Wednesday, 20 March 2024 - 08:30am (New York), 20:30pm (Taiwan) Event Nr. 15618 virtual Youtube: https://youtube.com/live/Yno24yPdh3Y?feature=share Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/mbi-dghs-ozo Moderator Ching Wen Kao,...
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