Category Archives: CSW 2011

March 3rd In this morning session,  a number of NGOs and Caucuses presented oral statements on behalf of their organizations. These entities, representing millions of women world wide, stressed the following points: Gender should not be used to apply only … Continue reading →

March 1st In the absence of a Science, Technology and Entrepreneurship Caucus in this thematic year, in true entrepreneurial spirit, I set about to form this group with the help of the CSW NGO team. It generated tremendous interest and … Continue reading →

February 28th Co-organized by UNESCO and IFUW In the opening address, Ms Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO, said that adolescent girls have a special place in efforts to achieve gender equality as they make changes that shape women’s future roles. … Continue reading →

February 28th The General Discussions had three open session during which approximately 50 country delegations’ presentations were heard (less than one third of all). This was probably due to presentations being too lengthy and repetitious. Below is a summary with … Continue reading →

Maître Bochra Bel Hadj Hmida, Avocate tunisienne, a évoqué dans un évènement parallèle la situation de son pays. Elle a rappelé que le Code du statut personnel tunisien traitant du droit de la famille, date du 13 aout 1956 soit … Continue reading →