TerryOudraad
Ms.Oudraad Nederland 19/3 First Ladies and Emerging Leaders: "The Journey of 1325 & Women’s Leadership Women's Federation for World Peace International, International Association of First Ladies for Peace Women in power and decision-making, Women and the economy, Human rights of women, Education and training of women, Institutional mechanisms SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG16 – Peace and Justice Strong Institutions, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal Building Peace through Women’s Education (2019) it is vital that governments put into law that women be on the boards of (major) companies. This has been put into practice in Germany & The Netherlands, which has or should help the businees sector. Prior to this it was only a recommendation, which did not prove to be effective. Thus NFA's should push for such laws on womens quota. Women leaders and speakers women should be working and represeted all sections of society on an equal footage with men. See above Join forces with other...
TerryOudraad
Ms.Oudraad Nederland 26/3 Feminists on the Frontlines: Rights Defenders across the global South Our Voice Our Futures (OVOF) consortium comprising CREA, the Arab Foundation for Freedoms and Equality (AFE), the Association for Progressive Communications (APC), UHAI — The East African Sexual Health and Rights Initiative, WO=MEN Dutch Gender Platform, and strategic partner IM-Defensoras. Human rights of women, Violence against women, Women and health, Women and the media SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal Harassment (2016), Tolerance of Minority Groups (2016) Awareness, how much are the NFAs in their own countries aware about the certain women/minorities face such challenges and should they not cooperate, and push for inclusion at regional and state level . Unjust laws, practices, social norms and institutional models continue to inhibit women's ability to participate in decision-making, policymaking and lawmaking. This reality, combined with attacks on civic space at all levels, are making it harder for structurally silenced women and gender non-conforming people to freely and safely advocate for their rights. Speakers from different countries in the global South discuss challenges to democracy and civic space — online space, policy space and physical public space — in their contexts, and barriers to the participation of structurally silenced women in determining their futures. Sex-workers in Kenya, transgender, minorities like Dalit women in India, and poor non- educated women in Mexico are not heared, a quote from an Indian transgender : "Structural silenced doesn’t mean the speakers aren’t able to speak. It’s that they aren’t heard or prevented from speaking". Push for a national action plan such as in Tthe Netherlands The Dutch Goverment has made a 4th action plan on SCR 1325: The Fourth National Plan of Action 1325 Also from 1 January 2021, the fourth National Action Plan 1325 comes into force. This action plan was drawn up by the Ministries of Education, Culture and Science, Defense, Justice and Security and Foreign Affairs, in close collaboration with civil society. The whole agenda is pervaded by the equal role that women and girls must be able to play in all decision-making processes regarding peace and security; the eradication of (sexual) violence against women, girls, men, boys and LGBTI + persons; and access to health and justice. This plan is for 5 years and signed by the goverment and civil society. see...
TerryOudraad
Ms.Oudraad Nederland 25/03 Women’s Leadership in Securing Dignity and Rights for People on the Move Church World Service Women and the economy, Human rights of women, Women and poverty, Institutional mechanisms, Women and armed conflict SDG 1 – No Poverty, SDG 2 – Zero Hunger, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality, SDG13 – Climate Action, SDG15 – Life on Land, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal Tolerance of Minority Groups (2016), Human Rights for Refugee and Refugee Women and Children (2019) All NFAs & GWI have to or should contend with refugees and/or migrants, especially women & children Panel shared examples of how women's leadership enhances access to dignity, safety and human rights for refugees and migrants. Be it from been a former refugee form originally Ruwanda, living 17 years in a camp in Kenya adn now living in Michigan USA. Or a journalist making a documentary on how 'refugees' are treaty in the camps/ at the borders (Morroco/Spain) made in North Africa who are trying to reach Europe mainly for economic reasons. These particular 'refugees' should be helped at home, climate control measures to fight drought and create jobs in the homelands and ofcourse educate all so that they (men, women & children) can support them selves in their home countries. Create awarness etc and continue the work we already do....
TerryOudraad
Ms.Oudraad Nederland Empowering Women of the Congo DRC Through education and Training for Equality 18/3GRO WG -USA Women in power and decision-making, The girl child, Women and the economy, Education and training of women, Women and poverty SDG3 – Good Health and Well-Being, SDG4 – Quality Education, SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth, SDG 10 – Reduced Inequality Child Marriage (2016), Sexual Health and Reproduction Education (2019) Good Education & training for all, especially for women and girls is essential for all thus the whole communitty can benefit from the increased empowerment of women. With good health care for the whole family through esthablising clinics, as especially related to maternal health the mortality of the women & children decresses. Women and girls get an education and training on how to become entrepreneurs thus benefiting the whole family and their community. However the cobalt industry for our smartphones etc in the Congo is a problem in unstaibel country as the Congo, exploitation of the workers, often children. i Awarness: The future is female provided improvement education is continued Continue the support, collabortion with other...
HallySiddons
Mrs.Siddons Canada Upholding Afghan Women's Rights: What the US and allies must do now, March 23, 10:30-12 Feminist Majority Foundation and Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan Women in power and decision-making, Human rights of women, Violence against women, Women and armed conflict SDG5 – Gender Equality, SDG16 – Peace and Justice Strong Institutions, SDG17 – Partnerships to achieve the Goal Bullying (2016), Harassment (2016), Tolerance of Minority Groups (2016) It relates to work in CFUW-Ottawa, across CFUW, in a NFA2NFA joint project with CFUW and GWI-NL and with interests of other NFAs. One of the 4 women on the 42 member negotiating team in Qatar joined diplomats and civil society leaders in this superb session that asked the tough questions. We are at a crossroads in Afghanistan. Does the international community abandon the Afghan people and its own sacrifices over all these years or does it stay the course to preserve democracy in the country and the rights and gains made by the Afghan women. There are 5 areas of discussion between the Taliban and the Afghan negotiators – security, political issues, legal issues, development and the stakeholders. The Taliban wanted to put all under the title of Islamic Rights but that will not be accepted. All Afghans want peace and they must talk about these difficult topics but there is a red line. The recent Moscow meeting was disappointing in that only 1 of those present was a woman and yet the international community stressed little of this fact. The constitution is strong and it is that that upholds women's and minority rights. It need not be replaced as amendments could be an option to deal with other issues.There is an agreement in place between the Taliban and the US, but the Taliban have not lived up to their agreement concerning terror and a ceasefire. The deal has to be re- calibrated and the UN is well positioned to play a major role. A deal should not be rushed. Such a deal will not result in lasting peace nor fulfill the necessary goals. Not only must the talks be Afghan led and Afghan owned but there must be a consultation and engagement of the allies. Many have stressed the commitment to protect Afghan women's rights in any agreement. The Taliban's belief in Islamic Jurisprudence is a critical issue and its clarity could be a red line . The meetings in Turkey in April need to include Afghan women in a meaningful way. The rights of women and minorities need to be fully protected, key elements of the constitution agreed to and terrorism renounced. The biggest fear Afghan...
