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Universal Declaration of Human Rights

Małgorzata Żuk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) turns 60 on 10 December 2008. On Human Rights Day 2007, the United Nations Secretary General launched a year-long UN system-wide advocacy campaign to mark this important milestone. The initiative celebrates the Declaration and the promise that has made this document so enduring: “Dignity and justice for all of us”.

Job: Senior Research Associate

Roberto Bission — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

Vacancy at the Social Watch International Secretariat. Position Senior Research Associate. Location The Social Watch International Secretariat is located in Montevideo, Uruguay and is based at the Third World Institute (ITeM).Deadline December 12, 2008.

The Global Gender Gap Report 2007

Małgorzata Żuk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

The World Economic Forum published the Global Gender Gap Report 2007.

The G20 Summit: Messages to the leaders

Małgorzata Żuk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

The Network of East-West Women signed the statement on the proposed Global Summit of the Group of 20, that will take place in Washington on November 15, to reform the international financial system and build an economic system that works for people and the planet.

Polish Women's Lobby became the Member of European Women’s Lobby

Małgorzata Żuk — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

In light of the French EU Presidency, this year’s General Assembly of the European Women’s Lobby was held in Lyon (France) from 24 to 26 October. The meeting gathered more than 150 delegates, representing EWL national co-ordinations and European-wide member organisations, from all over Europe. The EWL General Assembly took place in the Lyon City Hall and was generously hosted by the Lyon City Council with the organisational support of the French Coordination of the EWL (CLEF).

Job: Gender Rights Legal Specialist

NEWW Polska — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

The Tajikistan Gender Rights Legal Specialist will be working with the Country Director and resident Staff Attorneys in Dushanbe, Tajikistan to direct the gender rights program. The Specialist will conduct skills trainings on domestic violence and trafficking in persons through the facilitation of holistic community action.

European Development Days

NEWW Polska — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

The third edition of the European Development Days will take place in Strasbourg (France) on 15–17 November 2008. We look forward to welcoming you to Europe's first meeting of development cooperation practitioners and decision-makers.

The 11th AWID Forum: Hopes and Concerns

Kathambi Kinoti — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

In one week’s time, the 11th International AWID Forum will begin in Cape Town, South Africa. AWID spoke with two South African women’s rights activists about their work, their hopes for and concerns about the Forum.

United Nations Democracy Fund

NEWW Polska — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

The UNDEF Third Round of Funding is now open. Applications will be accepted from 10 November to 31 December 2008, and can be made only through the UNDEF online facility. They must be written in English or French, the two working languages of the United Nations. Applications sent by E-mail, fax or post will NOT be accepted.

Interview with Shirin Ebadi

NEWW Polska — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:38:25 UCT

Shirin Ebadi (Persian: شیرین عبادی - Širin Ebâdi; born 21 June 1947) is an Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and founder of Children's Rights Support Association in Iran. On October 10, 2003, Ebadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her significant and pioneering efforts for democracy and human rights, especially women's, children's, and refugee rights. She is the first Iranian to receive the prize.