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Nominations are now being accepted for the UN Public Service Award, a prestigious recognition of national excellence in public service. Category five of the award is specifically for the recognition of gender responsive delivery of public services. These can include innovations in delivering any type of public service to women or equalizing gender differences in access to services. Examples include services such as livelihood, education, health or social protection.

Nominations may be submitted until 31 December 2011 through the Award website at www.unpan.org/unpsa.

Please encourage your national partners to consider applying for this category so that we can highlight their achievements. For more information or questions, please contact ana.lukatela[at]unwomen.org

UNPSA award website

Nominations are now being accepted for the UN Public Service Award, a prestigious recognition of national excellence in public service. Category five of the award is specifically for the recognition of gender responsive delivery of public services. These can include innovations in delivering any type of public service to women or equalizing gender differences in access to services. Examples include services such as livelihood, education, health or social protection.

Nominations may be submitted until 31 December 2011 through the Award website at www.unpan.org/unpsa.

Please encourage your national partners to consider applying for this category so that we can highlight their achievements. For more information or questions, please contact ana.lukatela[at]unwomen.org

UNPSA award website

Nominations are now being accepted for the UN Public Service Award, a prestigious recognition of national excellence in public service. Category five of the award is specifically for the recognition of gender responsive delivery of public services. These can include innovations in delivering any type of public service to women or equalizing gender differences in access to services. Examples include services such as livelihood, education, health or social protection.

Nominations may be submitted until 31 December 2011 through the Award website at www.unpan.org/unpsa.

Please encourage your national partners to consider applying for this category so that we can highlight their achievements. For more information or questions, please contact ana.lukatela[at]unwomen.org

UNPSA award website

We are still far away from reaching the target of minimum 30 per cent women representation in parliament all over the world which was adopted by the United Nations in Beijing Platform for Action in 1995,” they said while addressing the Regional Conference on South Asia Women’s Political Leadership at a hotel here on Sunday. 

They said the target could be reached by the year 2025 if the current rate of progress in the women’s representation continues. 

The Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly organized the conference under the framework of “Improving Democracy through Parliamentary Development” in cooperation with the UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Centre.

Read the whole story in The News Today.

We are still far away from reaching the target of minimum 30 per cent women representation in parliament all over the world which was adopted by the United Nations in Beijing Platform for Action in 1995,” they said while addressing the Regional Conference on South Asia Women’s Political Leadership at a hotel here on Sunday. 

They said the target could be reached by the year 2025 if the current rate of progress in the women’s representation continues. 

The Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly organized the conference under the framework of “Improving Democracy through Parliamentary Development” in cooperation with the UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Centre.

Read the whole story in The News Today.

We are still far away from reaching the target of minimum 30 per cent women representation in parliament all over the world which was adopted by the United Nations in Beijing Platform for Action in 1995,” they said while addressing the Regional Conference on South Asia Women’s Political Leadership at a hotel here on Sunday. 

They said the target could be reached by the year 2025 if the current rate of progress in the women’s representation continues. 

The Bangladesh Jatiya Sangsad and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) jointly organized the conference under the framework of “Improving Democracy through Parliamentary Development” in cooperation with the UNDP Asia Pacific Regional Centre.

Read the whole story in The News Today.

Involving women in decision-making and resource management is a basic necessity for any effective plan to address the multi- layered and life-threatening consequences of climate change, says the head of UN Women.

To read the full text, please visit IPS.  

Involving women in decision-making and resource management is a basic necessity for any effective plan to address the multi- layered and life-threatening consequences of climate change, says the head of UN Women.

To read the full text, please visit IPS.  

UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre is seeking a Community Facilitator - Women's Representation and Political Leadership, accepting applications through January 31, 2012.  Under the leadership of UNDP APRC, a Community of Practice for Women's Political Representation and Leadership in Asia and the Pacific is proposed to be developed with a focus on enhancing the individual and collective impact of professionals dedicated to increasing the numbers and influence of women in political leadership in the countries of Asia and the Pacific.

The Community will tap into the various existing networks of specialists working in this area, bringing them together to collaborate on issues of stratgic importance, both virtually for e-discussions and sharing of insights, and face-to-face for collaborative assignments.

For more detailed information on qualifications and how to apply visit this link or see the attached terms of reference.

UNDP Asia-Pacific Regional Centre is seeking a Community Facilitator - Women's Representation and Political Leadership, accepting applications through January 31, 2012.  Under the leadership of UNDP APRC, a Community of Practice for Women's Political Representation and Leadership in Asia and the Pacific is proposed to be developed with a focus on enhancing the individual and collective impact of professionals dedicated to increasing the numbers and influence of women in political leadership in the countries of Asia and the Pacific.

The Community will tap into the various existing networks of specialists working in this area, bringing them together to collaborate on issues of stratgic importance, both virtually for e-discussions and sharing of insights, and face-to-face for collaborative assignments.

For more detailed information on qualifications and how to apply visit this link or see the attached terms of reference.

Following decades of civil strife and insurgency in northern Uganda, there has been much discussion on how to achieve lasting reconciliation. High on this agenda is reparations for its victims. Reparations can acknowledge the rights and dignity of those harmed by conflict by providing some justice, and resources to rebuild lives and communities.

For more information, see UN-Women

Following decades of civil strife and insurgency in northern Uganda, there has been much discussion on how to achieve lasting reconciliation. High on this agenda is reparations for its victims. Reparations can acknowledge the rights and dignity of those harmed by conflict by providing some justice, and resources to rebuild lives and communities.

For more information, see UN-Women

Following decades of civil strife and insurgency in northern Uganda, there has been much discussion on how to achieve lasting reconciliation. High on this agenda is reparations for its victims. Reparations can acknowledge the rights and dignity of those harmed by conflict by providing some justice, and resources to rebuild lives and communities.

For more information, see UN-Women

The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) convened a Consultative Meeting with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children (SRSG-VAC) and CEDAW Committee experts on violence against women in Manila, the Philippines, on 16-17 January 2012. The Consultation was supported by UN Women and UNICEF.

The Consultation provided an opportunity to exchange views on a rights-based approach to initiatives designed to prevent and address all forms of violence against children (VAC) and violence against women (VAW), in the light of international human rights standards, in particular the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), both ratified by all ASEAN Member States.

Read the complete statement at ASEAN, published 17 January 2012

The ASEAN Commission on the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Women and Children (ACWC) convened a Consultative Meeting with the Special Representative of the UN Secretary General on Violence against Children (SRSG-VAC) and CEDAW Committee experts on violence against women in Manila, the Philippines, on 16-17 January 2012. The Consultation was supported by UN Women and UNICEF.

The Consultation provided an opportunity to exchange views on a rights-based approach to initiatives designed to prevent and address all forms of violence against children (VAC) and violence against women (VAW), in the light of international human rights standards, in particular the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), both ratified by all ASEAN Member States.

Read the complete statement at ASEAN, published 17 January 2012

On 31 January 2012, International IDEA, in collaboration with the Women Caucus of the Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal, CA Secretariat and Nepal Law Society launched the book Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal, in Kathmandu. Available in English and Nepali, it includes stories of political journeys of 197 women CA members, reflecting their struggles, their hopes and their perseverance in bringing equality to Nepali society.

The elected women members comprise almost 33 percent of the 601 members and include seasoned politicians, women activists, professionals, former combatants, spouses of martyrs, and young women starting their political careers. Whatever their background, they have made their contribution to the constitution drafting process. Their contributions in the CA have, however, remained largely unrecognized.

Read the complete story at International IDEA, published 1 February 2012.

On 31 January 2012, International IDEA, in collaboration with the Women Caucus of the Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal, CA Secretariat and Nepal Law Society launched the book Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal, in Kathmandu. Available in English and Nepali, it includes stories of political journeys of 197 women CA members, reflecting their struggles, their hopes and their perseverance in bringing equality to Nepali society.

The elected women members comprise almost 33 percent of the 601 members and include seasoned politicians, women activists, professionals, former combatants, spouses of martyrs, and young women starting their political careers. Whatever their background, they have made their contribution to the constitution drafting process. Their contributions in the CA have, however, remained largely unrecognized.

Read the complete story at International IDEA, published 1 February 2012.

On 31 January 2012, International IDEA, in collaboration with the Women Caucus of the Constituent Assembly (CA) of Nepal, CA Secretariat and Nepal Law Society launched the book Women Members of the Constituent Assembly: A study on contribution of women in constitution making in Nepal, in Kathmandu. Available in English and Nepali, it includes stories of political journeys of 197 women CA members, reflecting their struggles, their hopes and their perseverance in bringing equality to Nepali society.

The elected women members comprise almost 33 percent of the 601 members and include seasoned politicians, women activists, professionals, former combatants, spouses of martyrs, and young women starting their political careers. Whatever their background, they have made their contribution to the constitution drafting process. Their contributions in the CA have, however, remained largely unrecognized.

Read the complete story at International IDEA, published 1 February 2012.

Read the complete story at UN News Centre, published 2 February 2012.  Find Under Secretary General Michelle Bachelet's remarks here or watch a recording of her speech here.

Read the complete story at UN News Centre, published 2 February 2012.  Find Under Secretary General Michelle Bachelet's remarks here or watch a recording of her speech here.

Korea has been accepted to chair United Nations Women, the U.N.’s entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, according to U.N. officials.

As the chair, Korea will oversee regular sessions within the country twice a year, which will determine key issues for the U.N. entity including budget and organization.

Gender Equality Minister Kim Kum-lae says this will give Korea the opportunity to showcase its place on the international stage as a leader in progress for women.

Read the complete story at The Korea Herald, published 26 January 2012.

Korea has been accepted to chair United Nations Women, the U.N.’s entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, according to U.N. officials.

As the chair, Korea will oversee regular sessions within the country twice a year, which will determine key issues for the U.N. entity including budget and organization.

Gender Equality Minister Kim Kum-lae says this will give Korea the opportunity to showcase its place on the international stage as a leader in progress for women.

Read the complete story at The Korea Herald, published 26 January 2012.