Upcoming Events
Past Events
OHCHR : Annual discussion on the integration of a gender perspective throughout the work of the Human Rights Council and that of its mechanisms
The effective exercise of the right to freedom of opinion and expression is essential for the enjoyment of other human rights and freedoms, and crucial for women’s empowerment and the achievement of substantive gender equality. Despite the many gains for women and girls and people with diverse gender identities in the realization of this right, they continue to face structural, systemic and legal barriers. When they are additionally subjected to intersectional discrimination, these barriers are exacerbated.
International Seabed Authority: Women in the Law of the Sea (WILOS) Conference
On 10 December 2022, the international community will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the adoption of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). This provides a timely opportunity to take stock of the numerous contributions of UNCLOS to peace and order in the ocean and to the sustainable development of ocean spaces and resources. In addition, it is a moment in time to celebrate the particular contribution of women to the progressive development of the law of the sea as reflected in UNCLOS and related instruments.
Global Survivors Fund: Co-Creating Reparations with Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Lessons Learned and Emerging Best Practice
As a side event of the 77th Session of the UN General Assembly, the Global Survivors Fund and its partners are organising a high-level hybrid event on: Co-Creating Reparations with Survivors of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: Lessons Learned and Emerging Best Practice.
European Brand Institute and UNIDO: Women's Leadership Forum's 10th Edition
The Women's Leadership Forum's 10th Edition is organised by the European Brand Institute in cooperation with UNIDO, taking place on September 20th , 2022 at Vienna International Centre, on the topic WOMEN.FOR.SUSTAINABILITY!
The IPU Universal Declaration on Declaration on Democracy: 25 years on, has the declaration stood the test of time?
Riding on a wave of countries becoming democracies in the 1990s, IPU Member Parliaments issued the Universal Declaration on Democracy in 1997 in Cairo, Egypt.
WINS: Virtual Launch of Self-assessment and Evaluation Tool on Gender Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
The World Institute for Nuclear Security (WINS) invites all nuclear security stakeholders to attend the virtual launch of their self-assessment, evaluation and action plan tool for achieving and sustaining gender equality, diversity and inclusion in their organisations. This virtual launch is designed to inform leaders and managers, staff of organisations and human resource professionals supporting the mission of organisations involved in nuclear security.
IGC Disarmament Impact Group's CCM Side Event: Gender and diversity in the implementation of the Convention on Cluster Munitions: Updates on progress
This side event aims to showcase recent achievements and plans for the future in the implementation of the CCM.
Permanent Mission of South Africa in Geneva: Successes and Challenges of Equal Participation of Women and Men in Pursuit of the Purpose of the Conventional Arms Treaties and their Implementation
The Permanent Mission of South Africa hosts this virtual side event on the "Successes and Challenges of Equal Participation of Women and Men in Pursuit of the Purpose of the Conventional Arms Treaties and their Implementation" on the margins of the 8th Conference of the States Parties of the Arms Trade Treaty.