Monthly Archives: October 2011
Indian Minister Lauds Programme for Women Leaders
India’s Honorable Minister of Panchayati Raj and Tribal Affairs, Shri V. Kishore Chandra Deo, has commended a joint government-UN Women programme to empower women in local government. “Changes can be brought about effectively and equitably at this basic level,” he said at a recent two-day meeting on promoting women’s political leadership. “As far as I [...]
Bhutanese Royalty Inspires New Generation of Women Leaders
Her Royal Highness of Bhutan, Ashi Sonam Dechan Wangchuck, joined prominent women leaders in Thimphu earlier this year to encourage young Bhutanese girls to enter politics. She spoke at an event to launch a UN Women-assisted project, “Inspiring Bhutanese Girls: Creating A New Generation of Leaders.” The project is the first in Bhutan to inspire [...]
All Africa Games Endorse UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign
In September, the little district of Zimpeto in the suburbs of Maputo, Mozambique became the capital of African sports for two weeks as host to the 10th All Africa Games. About 5,000 African athletes, almost half of whom were women, came from across the continent to compete in diverse sports. The UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to [...]
Girls 20 Summit
Message of UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet, at the Girls 20 Summit, Paris, France, 18 October 2011.
Food Security must be a 21st Century Priority
UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet, keynote address on the occasion of the celebration of World Food Day Rome, Italy, 17 October, 2011.
UN Women, through the Fund for Gender Equality, Kicks Off New Call for Proposals on Women’s Empowerment in Arab States
UN Women’s Fund for Gender Equality, a grantmaking fund initiated by Spain and dedicated to advancing women’s rights and gender equality, announced today its second Call for Proposals, inviting women’s organizations and government agencies to apply for grants to support women’s political and economic empowerment.
Women, Peace and Security
Remarks of Michelle Bachelet United Nations Under-Secretary-General Executive Director of UN Women at panel discussion on Women, Peace and Security, Litteraturhuset Oslo, Norway, 14 October 2011.
Balkans Conference Highlights Women and Security
The President of the Republic of Serbia, H.E. Boris Tadic, in September opened a regional forum on security in the Balkans that highlighted the role of women leaders. “The Balkans and Global Security: What Do We Have in Common, What Sets Us Apart?” brought together 70 participants, including high-level national politicians, influential foreign policy experts [...]
