Monthly Archives: March 2011

Having More Women is Good for Business but Faster Change is Needed

Since the launch of the Women’s Empowerment Principles “Equality Means Business” has so far attracted the support of 167 chief executives from around the world. This is a sign that many people are becoming aware that there has been a … Continue reading

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June Members’ Only Meeting: Preview of CSW 56

    Please Join Us At Our June Members’ Meeting   June 16th, 2011 12:30-2:45 Bahai International Offices (Large Conference Room) 866 United Nations Plaza   Theme: Preview of the Commission on the Status of Women 56   2011-2013 Executive … Continue reading

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May Members’ Meeting: Indigenous Issues Affecting Women

Please join us for our May Members’ Meeting!  Program TBA.

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Rural Events at the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Dear Friends Women from around the world gathered to talk about rural issues at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women at events organized by RDLN on March 3 and 4: On March 3, we held a panel on “Rural … Continue reading

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Draft Resolution on Women and Climate Change for CSW55

Click here to view the attached PDF of the Draft Resolution on Mainstreaming gender equality and promoting empowerment of women in climate change policies and strategies This resolution passed by consensus at the closing session of CSW55 on March 4th. … Continue reading

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Monthly Meeting: CSW 55 Review

Dear Colleagues, Our Monthly Meeting is Thursday 17 March 2011 at 1:15 pm in the Conference Room at the Bahá’i International Community offices, 866 UN Plaza, corner 48th Street and 1st Avenue. The format will be a small group workshop … Continue reading

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Agreed Conclusions CSW 55

Dear Colleagues, Today, 14 March 2011, was the final session of CSW 55. Adoption of the report of the Commission on the Status of Women on its fifty-fifth session. The Agreed Conclusions in six languages are here: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/agreedconclusions.html Following the … Continue reading

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OHCHR PRESS BRIEFING NOTE – Turkey and Bahrain

Spokesperson: Rupert Colville Location: Geneva Turkey We would like to add our voice to those both within and outside Turkey who are expressing serious concerns about the recent imprisonment of journalists in Turkey. On 3 March, nine Turkish journalists and … Continue reading

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Lehigh University Students Blog on CSW55

Read first hand accounts of CSW55 and Parallel Events, reported by Lehigh University Students at http://lehighuniversityattheunscsw.blogspot.com/

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International Women’s Day! March 8th Calendar

Tomorrow March 8th is International Women’s Day! Read about important moments in Women’s Rights History and this holiday at http://bit.ly/o8U1 . The UN designated theme for this year’s IWD is: “Equal access to education, training and science and technology: Pathway to decent work for women.”

Take part in Events in your area, learn more at http://bit.ly/HYiFm . Make sure to indicate your Country and City in the drop down menu’s above the SEARCH button. Continue reading

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