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Women’s Role in a Warming World
In June climate negotiators will reconvene in Bonn, Germany for an interim meeting to discuss the working text of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or UNFCCC, the international treaty that aims to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent climate change’s worst effects. A relatively new aspect of this conversation is how women can help adapt to climate change and their unique circumstances when it comes to the issue. They are severely affected by climate change yet underrepresented and not engaged in solutions.
Australia supports women's solid waste management project
MANILA, Philippines - On International Women’s Day, Australian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Steve Scott visited the Women for Social Development, Inc. (WSDI) in Lavezares, Northern Samar. The WSDI is leading local efforts to promote greater community participation in managing solid waste segregation and disposal.
Gender Equality And Millennium Development Goals
Gender equality is fundamental for achieving economic growth and poverty reduction in Africa. It is essential for reaching the Millennium Development Goals as well. Most African countries are signatories to international and regional commitments to gender equality promoting more equally allocated work, education, resources, and control.
How to be an MP: Classes get women ready for House work
CSW54: New Media, Social Action & Women’s Economic Security
“From Social Media to Social Action” was the subject of one of the morning sessions on Day 1 of the 12-day 54th annual Commission on the Status of Women, at the UN headquarters in New York.
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