We believe that the dignity and basic rights of all people must be honoured, upheld and defended. We advocate for equal outcomes for women, men and gender-diverse people and promote inclusive, transformative processes to achieve gender equality.
Due to historical and social disadvantage, gender equity recognises that women and gender-diverse people are not in the same ‘starting position’ as men. Treating women, men and gender-diverse people equally may not be fair and just in all situations. In fact, it can create further disadvantage.
Our leadership and involvement in education, social services and faith-based endeavours for over four centuries have resulted in an acute awareness of the need for gender equity across all areas of life.
It (Commission on the Status of Women) recognizes that women and girls play a vital role as agents of change for sustainable development. … The
Listening to them speak inspired me a lot. It also filled me with a lot of self confidence and courage to raise my voice at
Climate change requires a global multilateral, sustainable, and integrated approach to protect our planet and people. The global community needs to move forward in solidarity
(CSW66) gave me an opportunity to learn and become aware of the works accomplished by climate and youth activists in different areas… It greatly inspired
We, the girls of the 66th Commission of the Status of Women and Girls, see climate change as a global emergency for girls. …We must
I am really grateful for getting the opportunity to attend the CSW events and to hear from such wonderful and inspiring people from all over
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