Events
14th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament
14th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament
The 14th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament (14SWSP), convened by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), in close cooperation with the Oliy Majlis (Supreme Assembly) of Uzbekistan, will take place…
Youth civic and political participation: shaping our democracies and our fight on climate change
Youth civic and political participation: shaping our democracies and our fight on climate change
As the Chair of the Council of Member States of International IDEA, Canada, in collaboration with International IDEA, will host an in-person panel discussion on “Youth civic and political…
Eighth global Conference of young parliamentarians
Eighth global Conference of young parliamentarians
The annual IPU Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians is a unique platform for young Members of Parliament to meet, exchange, learn and identify common and innovative strategies to advance youth…
Meet women and politics expert, Mona Lena Krook
Meet women and politics expert, Mona Lena Krook
Mona Lena Krook is professor or political science and Chair of the Women & Politics Ph.D Program at Rutgers University. She has published widely on gender and political representation,…
CSW 66: Gendered dimensions of corruption & the impact on gender equality
CSW 66: Gendered dimensions of corruption & the impact on gender equality
Graduate Women International and co-sponsor Women’s UN Report Network expert panelists will address the gendered dimensions of corruption and the unique ways women experience corruption. Panelists…
CSW 66: Women leading in crises
CSW 66: Women leading in crises
To further discuss gender equality and the importance of women’s leadership, the PSCD will organize an event in the margins of the 66th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women…
CSW 66: From pledges to action: Advancing gender equality in national climate plans (NDCs)
CSW 66: From pledges to action: Advancing gender equality in national climate plans (NDCs)
The upcoming years will be pivotal for the implementation of the updated national climate plans, or Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and to advance gender equality and the empowerment of…
CSW 66: Ending Violence Against Women in Politics - Special Event hosted by the President of the General Assembly
CSW 66: Ending Violence Against Women in Politics - Special Event hosted by the President of the General Assembly
While women have made significant inroads into politics in recent years, their involvement as candidates, voters, supporters, and activists has spurred attacks, intimidation and harassment in many…
CSW 66: Policies to empower young women
CSW 66: Policies to empower young women
No country today can claim to have achieved gender equality. Women account for half the world’s population, yet many face discrimination, social-economic barriers, cultural stereotypes and/or…