UN Reform
UN Reform
In 2005 world leaders, with the intent of reforming the United Nations, requested the UN Secretariat to develop three reports. These three reports contain important recommendations on UN management processes and structures which, if approved by Member States, could redefine the way the Organization works. For WEDO, the reform process is an opportunity to address shortcomings in the UN’s advancement of women’s rights.
The GEAR Campaign
In February 2008, WEDO, with hundreds of activists, launched the GEAR (Gender Equality Architecture Reform) Campaign. Together, we called on United Nations member states to create a strong, fully resourced women’s entity at the UN so that governments can better deliver for women on the ground.
A giant step toward achieving this goal was taken when the 62nd General Assembly adopted a resolution by consensus requesting the UN Deputy Secretary-general to elaborate on a new women’s entity based on the model advocated by the GEAR campaign. Click here for a complete overview of the campaign.
One UN
WEDO is also making sure that a gender perspective is incorporated in the Delivering as One UN pilot initiative. The goal of the initiative is to test in eight countries how the UN with its many agencies can bring about positive results for the poorest and most disadvantaged people in a coordinated and effective way.
