For the Next 7 Generations
In 2004, thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers from all four corners, moved by their concern for our planet, came together at a historic gathering, where they decided to form an alliance: The International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers.
This is their story.
Four years in-the-making and shot on location in the Amazon rainforest, the mountains [...]
For the Next 7 Generations
Global Advocacy Program Officer, Family Care International
Global Advocacy Program Officer, Family Care International
Location: New York, U.S.
Application deadline: Position is open until filled.
Under the supervision of the Director of Global Advocacy, the Global Advocacy Program Officer will work as part of a team to advocate for increased political commitment for and financial investment in maternal, newborn, and reproductive health and to ensure [...]
Twitter Feed Weekly Updates for 2010-03-14
Celebrating 100 years of International Women’s Day,@awid highlights the Day’s role in the past & it’s significance 2day http://bit.ly/9qR2t0 #
Take a look at Germaine Greer’s article ‘Change is a Feminist Issue’ in The Age for International Women’s Day http://bit.ly/aBMwkp #
March is the deadline 2 support @amnestyintl petition 2 PNG Govt, calling 4 action 2 stop [...]
Women’s Rights: A Matter of Peace and Stability
Women’s Rights: A Matter of Peace and Stability
Women and girls still suffer excessively from conflicts and the lawlessness of post-conflict environments.
At the same time, women are far too often excluded from playing a role in maintaining, restoring, and defending stability.
NATO’s military authorities have developed guidelines for the integration of gender issues into NATO planning and [...]
Congratulations to Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls from fem’LINKPACIFIC!
Congratulations to Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls from fem’LINKPACIFIC!
IWDA is proud to say that Sharon Bhagwan-Rolls, Producer-Director of IWDA partner organisation fem’LINKPACIFIC, has recently been chosen to sit on the UN Expert Panel on the Role of Women in Peace and Security.
Congratulations Sharon! You are an extraordinary activist and voice for not only the women of the Pacific, but for women around the world, and we are delighted that your unwavering commitment to women, peace and security has been recognised in such an environment.
