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NAWO written statement for #CSW67
Our primary areas of focus include cyberviolence, data consent, human rights, inclusivity, and digital education!
Bridge to the Future: Women and Girls at the Center of Progress #CSW67
An important discussion around women’s influence in cybersecurity, innovation, and emerging technologies.
14th March 10 am EST - 2pm UK
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A conversation in solidarity with Iranian women
International Women's Day joint event by IKWRO- Women’s Rights Organisation and The Organization for Emancipation of Women
March 6th Online
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March 6th Online
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Celebrating 20 years of The Scottish Women’s Convention
We are excited to be celebrating International Women's Day this Saturday 4th of March in Scottish Parliament.
UN adopts resolution on Rights of Widows
UN adopts resolution calling on member states to work toward eliminating all forms of discrimination against widows and ending harmful practices
IKWRO True Honours Award Winners 2022
NAWO member IKWRO is delighted to announce the nominees and winners of the True Honour Awards 2022.
True Honours Award – International Women’s Day
IKWRO – Women’s Rights Organisation warmly invites you to the True Honour Awards 2022 on International Women's Day, March 10th
Young Girls and the Hijab
Ahlam Ahram, women's rights activist and founder of BASIRA, explains why she believes that young girls should be guided to wearing the Hijab only upon maturity.
Climate Change: Women & Girls
One of the most pervasive social challenges besetting communities around the world is the marginalization of girls and women, a condition further exacerbated by the impacts of climate change.
‘Virginity repair’ surgery to be banned in Britain
On 24th January, in a landmark decision, the UK government tabled an amendment to the Health and Care Bill to ban the harmful practice of hymenoplasty, also known as hymen reconstruction surgery.
#CSW66 – System of Rice Intensification (SRI) – Gender Equality
SRI - System of Rice Intensification, centres on disaster risk reduction and at the same time increases yields bringing more profit and food to subsistence rice farmers.