Strong mechanisms of accountability at the national and regional level are necessary for the realization of gender equality and women’s human rights
IAW is of the opinion that a Social Protection Floor as recommended by the International Labour Organization should be introduced by all states
Secretary General Ban-Ki Moon recommends that NOG’s are given better opportunities to contribute to the work of CSW
The agreed conclusions confirm the need for a stand- alone goal on gender equality and women’s empowerment in the set of international targets that will be introduced once the MDG’s expire in 2015.
IAW proposes a specific discussion group during the Geneva NGO Forum, November 2014
IAW proposes a specific discussion group during the ECE NGO Forum, Geneva, November 2014.
At the UN ECE Regional Review in Geneva in November, Torild Skard will discuss power and decision-making.
The International Alliance of Women (IAW) is hosting a side event on the financial crisis, the global recession, and women, which will take place in
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Founded in 1904 and based in Geneva, the International Alliance of Women (IAW) is an international NGO comprising 41 member organizations involved in the promotion of the human rights of women and girls globally. The IAW has general consultative status with the UN Economic and Social Council and is accredited to many specialized UN agencies, has participatory status with the Council of Europe and is represented at the Arab League, the African Union and other international organizations.