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UNESCO's participation in the 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
The sixty-seventh session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place from 6 to 17 March 2023 and will consider the priority theme of, "Innovation and technological change, and education in the digital age for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls". The session will also review the agreed conclusions of the sixty-second session, "Challenges and opportunities in achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls".
Monday, 6 March
The Gender Digital Revolution: Addressing ethics of Artificial Intelligence, access to information and gendered online violence (16:45 - 18:00 EST, Conference Room 1, Conference Building, UN) | CONCEPT NOTE | REPLAY | WEBSTORY
Achieving Gender Equality Through Comprehensive Sexuality Education (18:00 - 19:30 PM EST, Madison Ballroom, Westin Grand Central, New York). This event is organized by SheDecides and Global Partnership Forum in collaboration with UNESCO and UNFPA
Tuesday, 7 March
Rewiring the network: digital education and skills for girls’ and women’s empowerment (08:15 - 09:30 EST, Conference Room 4, General Assembly Building). This event is organized by Italy, UNESCO, UNICEF and the Group of Friends for Education and Lifelong Learning, in collaboration with UN Women. | CONCEPT NOTE | REPLAY
A second chance was all I needed to be the change. I want to see that for our future generations.
Girls and women are the greatest untapped population to advance technology and social innovation for sustainable development. Let’s invest in their talent!
Feminist Conundrums of Working on Men & Masculinities (12:30 - 14:00 EST, UN Church Center). This event is organized by the International Center for Research on Women and Nirantar Trust, in collaboration with UNESCO and AJWS. | REGISTRATION
Feminist Conundrums of Working on Men & Masculinities (12:30 - 14:00 EST, UN Church Center). This event is organized by the International Center for Research on Women and Nirantar Trust, in collaboration with UNESCO and AJWS. | REGISTRATION
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Wednesday, 8 March
Strengthening rural women's capacity in natural resources management through improved data (13:15 - 14:30 PM EST, Conference Room 8, Conference Building). This event is organized by Slovenia and UNESCO World Water Assessment Programme. | CONTACT | CONCEPT NOTE | REGISTRATION
Thursday, 9 March
Women's participation in higher education in southern africa: understanding the regional scenario (07:00 EST, online event) | REGISTRATION
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Pursuing second chances: inclusive e-learning for the women who need it most (8:30 - 9:45 EST, Scandinavia House, New York). This event is organized by UNESCO, UNITAR, UN Women, BHP Foundation, and the Government of Mexico.
CONTACT | REGISTRATION | FLYER
Online Safety and Digital Empowerment of Women Journalists: Combatting online threats and harassment (10:00 - 11:15 EST, Conference Room 1, Conference Building, UN). This event is organized by Slovakia, Czechia and Austria. | CONTACT | REPLAY
State of Women in Afghanistan: Your Life for Your Education (15:30 - 17:00 EST | UAE Mission)
Friday, 10 March
Sport for generation equality - strengthening the role of sport in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment (8:00 - 9:30 EST, Permanent Mission of Monaco)
Digital platforms and technology to empower women and girls in fragile contexts (8:30 - 10:00, Salvation Army)
Monday, 13 March
Intra African Trade and the Gender Digital Divide (12:00 - 12:00 EST, African Union in New York)
The “Coded Gaze” of Generative AI at the Intersection of Gender Equality and Racial Justice (13:30 - 3:00 EST, Salesforce Tower, Bryant Park) | REGISTRATION (in person) | REGISTRATION (online) | CONCEPT NOTE
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Tuesday, 14 March
IANWGE Annual Meeting 2023 (09:00 - 17:30, UN Women)
Wednesday, 15 March
IANWGE Annual Meeting 2023 (09:00 - 17:30, UN Women)
“Pour l’innovation en éducation et l’autonomisation des filles et des femmes” (10:00 - 12:00 EST, online event)
Thursday, 16 March
New Data Alert! Exploring what the SIGI 2023 database can do to shy away from gender-based discrimination (13:15 - 14:30 EST, UN Conference Building, Room B). This event is organized by Austria, Finland, Ireland, Republic of Korea and OECD. | CONTACT
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Smart cities with and for women and girls: creating innovative and inclusive cities that leave no one behind (13:15 - 14:30 EST, UN Conference Building, Room A) | CONCEPT NOTE