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Women and the Environment: Roles, Risks and Rights
Theresa Devasahayam, SI UN Representative in Bangkok, explains why gender and social justice should be embedded in climate action goals.
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Languages Without Borders
Multilingual education based on mother tongue instruction, not only improves learning outcomes, but is a key element of inclusion. SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para blogs from UNESCO.
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The Rise of Homelessness in Ageing Women
SI UN Representatives, Maria Fornella and Frances Zainoeddin report from the CSocD58 side event in New York which was organised by SI, and focused on the topic of ‘the Rise of Homelessness in Ageing Women’.
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What is CEDAW? And how does it work?
SI UN Representative, Berthe De Vos-Neven, provides an insiders look at the history and function of the Committee on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).
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Amplifying the Voices of Africa’s Young People for the Environment
SI UN Representatives, Mary Muia and Beatrice Oluoch, report on the latest events held at the UN Centre in Nairobi.
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Don’t Talk About Us Without Us: Learning from the True Experts
A blog by SI UN Representative in New York, Maria Fornella-Oehninger, following her attendance at the 58th Session of UN Commission on Social Development: ‘Affordable Housing and Social Protection systems for all to address homelessness’.
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Is the gender gap narrowing in science and engineering?
The strategy of encouraging women to study science and choose a scientific career is no longer enough. A more “systemic” approach needs to be taken, one that looks at the obstacles and cultural phenomena that push women to give up their ambitions. SI UN Representative in Paris, Evelyne Para, examines the gender gap in science…
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Your Voice at the UN
This month’s edition discusses the future of education for women and girls, with news from SI UN Representatives at UNESCO, a comprehensive review of gender equality across the Asia Pacific region from SI’s UN Representative in Bangkok, and an introduction to the upcoming events to be held at the UN centre in New York.
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Business and Innovation Through Sustainable Living
Following the 10th International Forum on Food and Nutrition, SI UN Representative, Liliana Mosca, blogs about the positive effects of sustainable diets and food sourcing on the global economy and environment.
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International Day of Education
SI UN Representative, Evelyne Para, Blogs about the important role of Education and its effects on people, prosperity, the planet and peace.