CSW68 Ecumenical Women Orientation Day

A distinguished panel of faith leaders will address and unpack the priority theme at this 68th session of the CSW. Speakers will explore the themes of ending poverty, the impacts of financing for women’s projects and financing from a gender perspective as well as the role of women as leaders in the strengthening of global […]

Commonwealth at the margins of UN CSW68: Commonwealth Women’s Forum Run-up Event 1 ‘Women’s Economic Empowerment – Key Component for Development’

The Commonwealth Secretariat is convening the first stepping-stone event to feed into the upcoming Commonwealth Women’s Forum to be held in Samoa in October 2024. This hybrid event seeks to consult Commonwealth member governments and women’s rights groups on ways to empower women in the economy as a means towards achieving sustainable development and resilient […]

Parental leave and beyond: car policies and informally employed workers

This event will highlight the viability and implications of care focused policies for formally and informally employed working parents in low- and middle-income countries. Influenced by the advocacy of organizations like Sonke Gender Justice and RWAMREC, South Africa and Rwanda have recently improved parental leave policies. Many workers in Africa are however employed in the […]

Accelerating gender equality in fragile settings: a focus on women and girls

The challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis have exacerbated humanitarian emergencies, disproportionately affecting women and girls. From job losses to increased vulnerability to violence, women in fragile settings bear a disproportionate burden. Our event aims to address these challenges comprehensively, prioritizing women’s empowerment, access to essential services, and community resilience.

Transnational Feminist Remix

The Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Justice International team in collaboration with Gender Funders Co-Lab, Alliance for Feminist Movements, and UN Trust Fund invite you to a night of food, drinks, music and laughter!