54th UN Commission on the Status of Women

1 March 2010- 12 March 2010

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Bernadette@wagggsworld.org

WAGGGS Representative at 54th UN Commission on the Status of Women

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 31 January 2010


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Date of attendance: 27 Feb-6 Mar 2010 (including pre-event training 27-28 Feb)
Venue: UN headquarters, New York, USA
Background:
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is a functional commission of the UN, dedicated exclusively to gender equality and advancement of women. It is the principal global policy-making body. Every year, representatives of Member States gather to evaluate progress on gender equality, identify challenges, set global standards and formulate concrete policies to promote gender equality and advancement of women worldwide. This year the Commission will focus on two thematic issues: 

15 year review of the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action and the outcomes of the 23rd special session of the General Assembly, with an emphasis on the sharing of experiences and good practices with a view to overcoming remaining obstacles and new challenges; and 

Review of its contribution to shaping a gender perspective towards the full realization of the Millennium Development Goals.

For further information see http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/index.html

Criteria for nomination:

  • WAGGGS member, priority will be given to members under 25 year old

  • Ability to work in written and spoken English

  • Active personal involvement in projects/programs related to girls’ empowerment through education, health and/or participation in decision-making within their Girl Guide/Girl Scout organisation

  • Priority will be given to joint applications of a chaperone and under 18 year old member who has participated in the project/programme related to the topic.

  • Able stay in New York from 27 February to 6 March 2010

  • Able to apply learning from this experience into Member Organisations and the community before, during and after the event

  • Have a mature and responsible attitude and commitment to undertake research and learn about gender equality prior to and after the event

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