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Important Updates on the Preparations for the CSW69
OPEN LETTER of IAW on Urgent Improvement of Peace Missions …
Saroj Nalini Dutt Memorial Association on its 100th Anniversary
Sustainable education for girls
Written Statement for CSW69 is online
The “Cities for CEDAW” award goes to ….
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Acknowledging Challenges, Embracing Hope on International Women’s Day
Inspired by the Newsletter On this International Women’s Day, as we reflect on the numerous challenges women continue to face globally, it is clear that
In Remembrance of the Honorable Jimmy Carter
US IAW members pay tribute to late President Jimmy Carter USA President Jimmy Carter gave American women a foothold and hope for human rights. His
Leap Year Tradition
Is there a tradition 100 years later? Anjana Basu gives us feminist insights on this quadrennial event. February 29 falls once every four years, offering
IAW Project Water and Pads for Schoolgirls
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The International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women
Show contentHosted by UN Women as part of The Secretary General’s UNiTE campaign, in commemoration of the International Day to Eliminate Violence Against Women (25 November).
This year’s activities are focused on generating action and awareness at a general level.
The schedule of commemorative day events is as follows:
24 November: Both the Empire State Building and the UN building will be lit up in orange to draw attention to the issue.
25 November: A commemorative event will be hosted from 10am – 12pm in the ECOSOC chamber. The event will feature live performances that highlight the importance of taking the “UN to the streets,” as well as a celebration of the work that has already been accomplished.25 November: Panel Discussion, “Violence against Women: Best Laws and Policies – Learning from the winners of the 2014 Future Policy Award” from 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm in the Dag Hammarskjöld Library Auditorium.