The NGO Committee on the Status of Women, Geneva, and its partner organizations, will host an NGO Forum as part of the UNECE ( United
*What’s the Problem?* _Catcalls, sexist comments, public masturbation, groping, stalking, and assault. Gender-based street harassment <http://www.stopstreetharassment.org/about/what-is-street-harassment/> makes public places uncomfortable and frightening for many girls,
Hosting society: adf/svfDraft schedule:Oct 2: Arrivals and registrationOct 3 – 5: MeetingsOct 6 – 7: Visit to the UN in Geneva and other places of
Objectives: to draw attention to the widespread use of gender-based violence as a political weapon in violation of International Human Rights Conventions. to discuss what
Speakers will include representatives from South Africa, Cameroon and India
The International Alliance of Women (IAW) is hosting a side event on the financial crisis, recession and women, which will take place in New York
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Founded in 1904 and based in Geneva, the International Alliance of Women (IAW) is an international NGO comprising 44 member organizations involved in the promotion of the human rights of women and girls globally. The IAW has general consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and is accredited to many specialized UN agencies, has participatory status with the Council of Europe and is represented at the Arab League, the African Union and other international organizations.