Statement: Making choices to place women at the heart of our agenda (UN WOMEN)

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Remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women Sima Bahous at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security 20 OCTOBER 2022 UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIMA BAHOUS

Finance for Nature-Based Solutions Must Triple by 2030 (UN CLIMATE CHANGE)

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UN Climate Change News, 18 October 2022 – Experts meeting in Cairns, Australia last month highlighted the crucial role of nature-based solutions in tackling climate change and called for vastly increased funding for such approaches.

The Future of Global Democracy (OPEN SOCIETY FOUNDATIONS): When October 24, 2022 3:00–4:00 p.m. (EDT)

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The event accessible online will happen today. This panel discussion will offer compelling solutions, including regulating the big tech platforms, investing in new pro-democracy international organizations, and fighting for climate justice at the local level.

EU Parliament increases pressure on COP27 “to take responsibility and act with compassion in the face of the climate crisis”

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BY ACTION AID: Today the European Parliament’s resolution on COP27 gave clear support to widespread demands for this year’s climate negotiations to take action to address loss and damage.

“When it comes to human rights, we need all hands on deck,” says new UN Human Rights Chief

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Volker Türk begins his mandate as the 8th UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, bringing his considerable experience in and commitment to human rights.

Feminist Development Policy: Heinrich Böll Foundation

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In Germany and other countries, a debate is emerging around the concept of a Feminist Development Policy. Will it be enough to merely frame international development as feminist to make it less unjust? We don’t think so!

2022 MacJannet Prize Winners

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Join us to celebrate and learn from the 2022 MacJannet Prize winners and honorable mentions on 29 November 2022 at 8:00 – 9:00 AM EST. Awardees will participate in a panel discussion about their programs, student leadership, and community partnerships. This event is free, open to the public, and will celebrate the launch of the 2023 MacJannet Prize.

A transformational leadership development conference for women

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The Women in Leadership Institute is presented by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM).

Global leaders commit US$ 2.6 billion at World Health Summit to end polio

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More than 3000 scientists and health experts from 115 countries urge the world to fully fund eradication strategy following resurgence of disease

Calling for changemakers to move beyond disciplinary perspectives

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If our overall goal is to live in a ‘more active world‘, we must now be open to intersectoral and multilateral collaborations with governments, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, and civil organizations alike.

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