Women’s rights and gender equality are central to the world’s attainment of equality, sustainability, development and peace (Beijing Platform for Action)
Strong mechanisms of accountability at the national and regional level are necessary for the realization of gender equality and women’s human rights
IAW is of the opinion that a Social Protection Floor as recommended by the International Labour Organization should be introduced by all states
Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon recommends that NOG’s are given better opportunities to contribute to the work of CSW
The agreed conclusions confirm the need for a stand- alone goal on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the set of international targets that will be introduced once the MDG’s expire in 2015.
IAW proposes a specific discussion group during the Geneva NGO Forum, November 2014
IAW proposes a specific discussion group during the ECE NGO Forum, Geneva, November 2014.
At the UN ECE Regional Review in Geneva in November, Torild Skard will discuss power and decision-making.