W20 in Argentina
G20 – “gender equality is crucial for economic growth and fair and sustainable development.” The Argentinian President said – even though it feels for many of us that progress […]
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European Women’s Lobby update
Posted August 29, 2018 / Europe News, International, NAWO Blog, The views and voices of NAWO and its members, Uncategorized, YWA Blog
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The following post is written by Barbara Cleary, Trustee at NAWO. European Women’s Open Forum Meeting June 2018 Representation on the Lobby has changed. My term of office for NAWO […]
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Intensive two-day course – Women’s Human Rights (LSE)
Posted September 29, 2016 /
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This unique and original two day course examines the international legal framework that guarantees the human rights of women and critically evaluates its potential to challenge core obstacles undermining the effective […]
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Endless Endeavours: from the 1866 women’s suffrage petition to the Fawcett Society
Posted June 21, 2016 /
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Date: Tuesday 21 June 2016 Time: 6.30-7:30pm Venue: Hong Kong Theatre, Clement House Speakers: Elizabeth Crawford, Dr Ann Dingsdale, Jane Grant Chair: Martin Reid ‘Some people are inclined to begin a subdued […]
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Indigenous Rights at Risk in Honduras: murders of Berta Cáceres & Nelson Garcia
Posted March 21, 2016 / News
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Only two weeks after the assassination of renowned activist Berta Cáceres, Nelson García was shot to death last week. García was a key member of COPINH, organization co-founded by Cáceres, […]
READ MORECEDAW – women’s human rights explained
Posted March 8, 2016 / News
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In this excellent video by Equality and Human Rights Commission a range of experts including NAWO’s Chair Zarin Hainsworth discuss the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against […]
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The Next Steps in Tackling ‘Revenge Pornography’ and Supporting Victims
Posted April 19, 2016 /
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The Next Steps in Tackling ‘Revenge Pornography’ and Supporting Victims Central London Tuesday 19th April 2016 KEY SPEAKERS: Frances Ridout Barrister and Deputy Director Queen Mary Legal Advice Centre Janine […]
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Policing Pregnancy: A one-day conference on maternal autonomy, risk and responsibility
Posted March 18, 2016 /
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This event is organised by bpas, Birthrights and the Centre for Parenting Culture Studies and will explore the tensions that exist between efforts to promote awareness of risk to pregnant […]
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Equality and Diversity Forum: invitation to event with Rt Hon Maria Miller MP
Posted March 9, 2016 /
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Rights for Life – sharing human rights stories You are invited to a parliamentary reception which will take place on Wednesday 9th March 2016, 3.45-5pm in the Boothroyd Room, Portcullis […]
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Double Jeopardy: Woman Refugee
Posted March 4, 2016 /
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The European Parliament office in the UK is pleased to invite you to the seminar ‘Double Jeopardy: Woman Refugee’, which will be held at EUROPE HOUSE, 32 SMITH SQUARE, LONDON […]
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Vagina Monologues – a benefit performance in aid of V-Day
Posted February 19, 2016 /
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12 fantastic London ladies of all different ages and ethnicities are joining forces as volunteers to be part of an upcoming benefit production of the Vagina Monologues, which is part of 2016 V-Day...
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NAWO and the World Bank’s successful ‘Getting to Equal’ event
Posted December 8, 2015 / National, News, Our Work
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On the 4th of November the National Alliance of Women’s Organisations and the World Bank Group’s Women, Business and the Law collaborated, with the support of Rt Hon Baroness Lindsay […]
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