Event: Addressing The Gender Dimension of Vulnerability: An Adaptation Framework that Works for Everyone

Friday, November 18th, 2011

[ November 30, 2010 6:30 pm to November 30, 2011 8:00 pm. ] CARE International and the Women’s Environment and Development Organization (WEDO) are partnering on a side event at UNFCCC COP-17 on November 30, 2011 from 6:30-8pm in the Hex River Room. This event will use an interactive discussion format to explore the complexities of vulnerability from a gender perspective and make recommendations to input into an adaptation framework that works for everyone.

Posted in Events, News, WEDO at COP17 |

Women’s Equality Day: Celebrating the Next Generation of Women Leaders

Friday, August 26th, 2011

On August 26^th, the U.S. celebrates Women’s Equality Day. Officially designated by the United States Congress in 1971 at the proposal of Congresswoman Bella Abzug (D-NY), founder of WEDO, the date commemorates the historic passage of the 19^th Amendment in 1920, giving U.S. women full voting rights.

For WEDO, Women’s Equality Day not only celebrates a historic moment for women but also women’s continuing efforts toward achieving full equality, both in the United States and across the world. In the 40 years since the day was first established, much has been achieved to advance women’s rights globally, but many challenges still remain. WEDO is committed to tackling these challenges and forging a path towards women’s full equality in the spirit of the visionary women who came before us.

This year marks WEDO’s 20^th Anniversary (WEDO20+), and on this Women’s Equality Day, WEDO honors the legacy of ground-breaking women’s leadership and activism by celebrating the next generation of women leaders. Coming on the heels of International Youth Day (August 12^th), Women’s Equality Day reminds us both of the power of women’s organizing and leadership to create meaningful change, and the need for sustained efforts to advance women’s equality. As Bella said, “No matter how steep the passage and discouraging the pace, I ask you never to give in and never give up.” Engaging in dialogue with young women leaders is central to highlighting the ‘+‘ in our anniversary; to working with and inspiring those who will help shape our future. Read More…

Posted in News, WEDO History, Women's Leadership |

Advancing Gender Equality in the Green Climate Fund: Letter to UN Women

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

New York, August 17th, 2011– Last week, members of the Women and Gender Constituency sent a letter to Michelle Bachelet, Under-Secretary-General of UN Women to ask UN Women to take a more prominent advocacy role in the negotiations at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), particularly in the development of a new Green Climate Fund (GCF).

Click here to view the full letter.

Tags: Civil Society Participation, Climate Change, Climate Finance, GEAR Campaign, UN Women
Posted in Climate Finance, Library |

Executive Board Adopts UN Women’s Strategic Plan and the GEAR Campaign Adopts a New Strategy

Monday, August 1st, 2011

New York, August 1st, 2011- In late June the Executive Board of UN Women decided to adopt UN Women’s strategic plan.  With the ultimate goal of gender equality and women’s empowerment the strategic plan focuses on women’s political leadership, women’s economic empowerment, violence against women, gender budgeting and gender mainstreaming intergovernmental processes.  It is an ambitious plan and there are many challenges that lie ahead for UN Women.  However, the GEAR Campaign, comprised of civil society organizations passionately advocating for the creation of UN Women, is now enthusiastically advocating for UN Women’s success.

WEDO in continued partnership with the…

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