This event will launch a publication reflecting on the key messages and recommendations from the previous learning dialogues and continue the conversation on the importance of leadership in addressing, preventing and eradicating sexual harassment in the UN system. It is jointly organized by the CEB Task Force on Addressing Sexual Harassment, the UN Secretariat, UN Women and the Group of Friends to Eliminate Sexual Harassment

The objective of the event is to help showcase the importance of CEDAW in advancing women’s empowerment in all areas of life and invite panellists to showcase efforts to empower women in different fields. The Conference aims to serve as a platform where experiences among parliamentarians can be shared, common challenges can be identified, and solutions can be collectively devised. The event aims at contributing to the building of strong partnerships that result in stronger action towards women’s empowerment in parliaments in the Arab region.

The International Peace Institute (IPI) and the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to invite you to a virtual policy forum entitled “Where are the Women? Staying Curious about Gender in International Security.”

The webinar will concentrate on the connection between the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – particularly SDG 5, “Gender Equality” – and nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament, shedding light on the challenges as well as illuminating the opportunities. It will seek to raise awareness and offer recommendations for how increased gender equality can further the disarmament agenda. Additionally, the webinar aims to foster an intergenerational dialogue on the importance of women’s role in nuclear issues, featuring both more advanced career professionals alongside young burgeoning experts from the CYG.

The International Gender Champions and the Council of Women World Leaders cordially invite Gender Champions to the first Leadership Exchange on Climate Change with Her Excellency Tarja Halonen – former president of Finland

The 2021 WPS Index features new country rankings, sub-national data for Afghanistan and Pakistan, and analysis of displaced women's status in five African nations. Expert panellists will discuss regional trends, changes in country-level scores, remaining gaps, and how the Index can serve as a critical tool for policymakers, practitioners, and activists alike.

Unplanned ammunition depot explosions, as well as conflict, violence and crime resulting from ammunition diversion, affect women, men, girls and boys differently. Responding to these challenges requires a comprehensive integration of gender considerations across the lifecycle of ammunition. However, to date, there is insufficient knowledge available about the link between gender and ammunition management.

In response to this knowledge gap, UNODA is implementing a project to promote effective, safe and secure ammunition management through the development of gender-responsive guidance. As part of this project, a practical guide on gender mainstreaming ammunition management policies and practices was developed with the Small Arms Survey, with the financial support from Germany. The guide, “Gender-sensitive Ammunition Management Processes: Considerations for National Authorities”, will be presented at the side event.

On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Diplomatic Club of Geneva, Raymond Loretan, President and International Gender Champion, is pleased to invite you to a discussion on the theme Women in Leadership - How can we close the gap? The discussion will be followed by a Q&A session and a cocktail reception.

Online event organised during the 76th Session of the UN General Assembly

Women and girls are uniquely affected and targeted in many conflict situations where atrocity crimes are being perpetrated, and yet the frameworks that influence policymakers and actors in the field often lack a gendered lens.