SuzanneNette
MissNette Switzerland Enpowering Young Women for Sustainable Development: Progress and Future Graduate Women International Young Member Network, Sudha Srivastava, Cynthia A. Adinortey, Nyarai Tunjera Women in power and decision-making, The girl child, Women and the economy, Human rights of women, Education and training of women, Women and poverty, Women and health SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal Child Marriage (2016), Sexual Health and Reproduction Education (2019), Women and STEM (2019), Securing increased Domestic Funding for Education to include equal and safe access to Digital Learning (2022), Promoting and defending human rights of women in universities and other post-secondary forms of education (2022) The session highlighted some of the key issues women are facing in today's societies: period poverty, lack of digital skills, lack of leadership opportunities… and some examples of initiatives put in place to educate women and enhance their opportunities and participation in society. Sudha Srivastava started the session with a presentation on leadership development. She claimed that female leadership matters because it enables diversity, inclusiveness and economic growth. Leadership positions are difficult to access for women because of challenges such as gender bias and societal stereotypes, work-life balance pressures, limited mentorship and networking opportunities, unequal access to leadership roles and training. To encourage female leadership, we can make sure girls are being exposed to role models, we can work with schools and children picture books to normalise women in leadership roles. Targeted leadership training programs, skill development and confidence-building workshops are also effective. Cynthia A. Adinortey then talked abput period poverty and menstrual hygiene. Period poverty often prevents girls from going to school, has educational impact, health risk, social and economic implications. Girls in rural and peri-urban areas can miss 3 to 5 days of school each month. Period poverty is exacerbated by a luxury tax on foreign sanitary pads, making them unaffordable. The Ghana Association of University Women created “the GAUW Menstrual Hygiene Project”. It focused on empowering women and girls by providing them with knowledge and tools about periods. Girls and boys need to be educated on the matter. Finally, Nyarai Tunjera talk about digital literacy and AI. 250 million women worldwide lack digital skills, limiting their economic opportunities. Women are 45% less likely to have digital skills than men. She consideres digital literacy as a Human right. She participated and organized digital literacy training for marginalised women and girls in Cape town to improve their lives, enhance their opportunities and contribute to their communities....
AninoEmuwa
Dr.Emuwa BFWG Women Rise For All: Turning Hope into Action UN office of Partnerships , UN Women Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Human rights of women, Violence against women SDG5 – Gender Equality Women and STEM (2019), Climate Change and Gender (2022) The session focussed on the power of women’s networks and organisations Event Details The event, jointly organized by the UN Office for Partnerships and UN Women, is part of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) and will highlight the transformative power of women’s leadership in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It will provide a platform for intergenerational connection, collaboration, and bold commitments to action. Over 400 women leaders at Women Rise for All: Turning hope into action, convened by Amina J. Mohammed, Deputy Secretary-General, United Nations alongside the Commission on the Status of Women, to discuss the path ahead for gender equality and highlight the transformative power of women’s leadership. Speakers included: ?H.E. Amina Mohammed DSG United Nations ?H.E. Halla Tomasdottir, President of Iceland, ?Sima Sami Bahous, Executive Director, UN Women ?Jessica Sibley, CEO, Time Inc., ?María Fernanda Espinosa, Former President, UN General Assembly, Executive Director, GWL; ?Annemarie Hou, Executive Director, UN Office for Partnerships, ?Alyse Nelson, President & CEO, Vital Voices Global Partnership and ?Michelle Li, co-founder, Women and Climate The first time the UN has convened a gathering of this magnitude of women leaders, this was more than a conversation-it was a call to action. Together, we are forging intergenerational connections, fostering collaboration, and driving bold commitments to a more equitable future. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} Engage with UN Office of Partnerships on the DSG’s Women Rise for All...
SallyDunbar
Mrs.Dunbar GWNZ Friday 14 March 2025: Women’s Empowerment Toolkit Parallel event Sponsored by the International Human Rights Consortium (IHRC) Women and the environment, Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Education and training of women, Women and poverty, Women and health SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal Harassment (2016), Young Members (2016), Building Peace through Women’s Education (2019), Women and STEM (2019), Securing increased Domestic Funding for Education to include equal and safe access to Digital Learning (2022), Promoting and defending human rights of women in universities and other post-secondary forms of education (2022) This session aligns closely with the advocacy work of Graduate Women New Zealand (GWNZ), which focuses on promoting lifelong education, gender equality, and leadership opportunities for women at all stages of life. GWNZ is committed to ensuring that women have access to the resources and support needed to advance their education, achieve financial independence, and take on leadership roles in society. The Women’s Empowerment Toolkit session reinforced these priorities by emphasizing the importance of continuous learning and professional development. The discussion on bridging the gap between education and industry directly supports GWNZ’s advocacy for educational policies that prepare women for meaningful employment, ensuring they have the skills and qualifications needed to succeed in an evolving workforce. The session also highlighted the importance of mentorship programs, which align with GWNZ’s commitment to fostering networks that empower women through guidance, role modeling, and leadership development. Economic empowerment was another key theme, particularly in relation to financial independence, career progression, and entrepreneurship. GWNZ advocates for gender-responsive policies that remove financial barriers to education, making university and vocational training more accessible to women. The session’s focus on breaking economic and social barriers for women through financial literacy and career readiness reflects GWNZ’s ongoing efforts to support women’s economic security and workforce participation. The session also addressed the need for greater representation of women in leadership and decision-making, a key advocacy area for GWNZ. By promoting policies that support women’s leadership in governance, business, and trade, GWNZ works to ensure that women’s voices are included at all levels of decision-making. The session’s discussions on gender diversity, inclusion, and breaking barriers in leadership contribute to this goal by reinforcing the importance of advocacy, mentorship, and systemic change. Finally, the session’s emphasis on wellness and self-investment resonates with GWNZ’s holistic approach to women’s empowerment. Ensuring that women have access to mental and...
IsabelBolli
Ms.Bolli Switzerland Amplifying voices and leadership of Women-led organisations in humanitarian GBV-response – a dialogue about expectations and realities Permanent Mission of Germany to the United Nations Women and the environment, Women in power and decision-making, The girl child, Women and the economy, Education and training of women, Violence against women, Women and armed conflict SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG16 – Peace and Justice Strong Institutions Harassment (2016), Human Trafficking (2016), Sexual Health and Reproduction Education (2019), Human Rights for Refugee and Refugee Women and Children (2019) Switzerland has a lot of humanitarian organisations, NGOs in regions of crisis and armed conflicts. The discussion about how these organisations can be financed especially 5 years after wars when women organisations are still doing or starting the real work, is relavent to them. The Sessions most important findings were: Keep on fighting, resisting and building new realities. Go from control to trus if it comes to adress the donors. Bring in the youth led women organisations. This side event at the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) aimed to amplify the voices and leadership of Women-Led Organisations (WLOs) from the Majority World engaged in gender- based violence (GBV) interventions in humanitarian action. It provided a platform for dialogue and exchange among WLOs, donor governments, and other stakeholders to advance the meaningful participation of WLOs in humanitarian GBV response and coordination. By centring the voices of WLOs, this event seeked to addressed power relations in the humanitarian system and highlight women’s leadership in building a more equitable, accountable system that empowers women and girls. Objectives of this session: • Amplify the voices and enhance the visibility of WLOs through the global CSW platform • Reinforce commitments on women’s leadership and future direction of WLOs’ participation in GBV Interventions • Engage donors and humanitarian stakeholders in key recommendations • Foster collaboration between WLOs, donors and humanitarian stakeholders • Present findings of the report “Redefining Resilience: Strengthening Women-Led Organisations to Lead GBV Intervention in Crisis Situations” widely and advocate for systemic change • Strengthen WLOs, recognizing that their leadership directly improves support and outcomes for the communities they serve. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} Contacts are exchanged. Findings can be...
IsabelBolli
Ms.Bolli Switzerland Women Leadership: How traumas develop power and decision making Global Women Leadership Foundation www.iamclaudia.nl IAMCLAUDIA – because it matters Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Institutional mechanisms SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality Bullying (2016), Workplace Harassment (2022) To Graduate Women Switzerland this session was particularly important, because the traumas explained by the speakers affect Switzerland and especially the career of women in Switzerland similarly as the outlined from the speakers. The traumas shaping their leadership identiy that are important to Swiss women are: Job loss, reproductive rights, legal, physical challenges. The Power of this Women’s Leadership Event was nice! Five incredible women leaders from different careers and from working and living in 20 countries came together to share their stories about Leadership & Trauma. The individual stories and inputs were about migration, motherhood, workplace discrimination and career. Every story resonated with those listening. These narratives weren’t just personal; they were universal, touching on the deep and often unspoken ways our experiences shape the leaders we become. The Speakers were: Berthe De Vos-Neven, Oleksandra Harmash, Beata Wandachowicz-Krason, Marilupe Morales de Velasco, Shirley Kaye Randell AO, PhD. {How can the session serve GWI members on local. national and/or international levels?:15} The contacts with the speakers are exchanged. A strategy how to overcome traumas and turn it into leadership identity should be written, spread and...
