The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR, www.ishr.ch) follows and reports on the key developments and discussions that occur within the UN’s main human rights forums. View the report from the 42nd meeting in Geneva.
Global Monitoring Checklist on Women, Peace and Security
GAPS (Gender Action For Peace And Security) contribution by NIWEP
Setting an Agenda for Northern IrelandMembers of the European Parliament (2009 – 2014)
view manifesto (large file – may take a while to open)
The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including care-giving in the context of HIV/AIDS
Advancing Women’s Equality through European Policy and International Conventions
The Sexual Rights Initiative (SRI) is looking for organizations, researchers and/or activists interested in producing brief reports (5 pages) on pressing concerns in their countries with respect to Sexual Rights issues, including (but not limited to) reproductive rights, sexual diversity, sexuality education, HIV/AIDS, etc. to be submitted for the 6th round of the Universal Periodic Review in the UN Human Rights Council. These are the countries to be reviewed in the 6th UPR:
Bhutan
Brunei Darussalam
Cambodia
Côte d’Ivoire
Democratic Republic of Congo
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Please find attached an information sheet from SRI. Applications are open until February 27. Please address your enquiries to alejandra@mulabi.org or marina@mulabi.org — correspondence may be in English, French or Spanish.
A feminist peace building seminar on the theme of ‘Embracing Diversity’ will take place in the Guildhall, Derry on Wednesday 11 February 2009. View more details
Northern Ireland Women’s European were awarded a fund by the European Commission under their Plan D Programme – Democracy, Dialogue and Debate. One of the main aims is to give NGOs key roles to consult and improve access to citizens at a European and national level. Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform will produce a report incorporating all the events which took place under this programme and the outcomes including a women’s manifesto.
1. Knowing me … knowing EU aha……
Seminar to local women on the EU and its contribution to gender equality
background and outcome paper – photos (to follow)
2. Engaging with Europe on Gender Equality
Two conferences held in Belfast and L/Derry with key groups, political women and organisations aiming to shape a Women’s Manifesto for Europe
background dialogue paper – feedback form – photos (to follow)
3. Violence Against Women Roundtable
programme – bios – photos (to follow)
ewl policy positions on vaw
ewl sexual rights in europe
niwep shadow report
thematic report
4. Questionnaire for Young People
The UK Joint Committee on Women (UKJCW) is made up of four sister organisations from across the UK, comprising Engender, network of women’s organisations in Scotland, the National Alliance of Women’s Organisations (NAWO) in England, Women’s Voice in Wales and Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform.
The UKJCW was set up to co-ordinate a UK view with respect to the European Women’s Lobby (EWL) (Link) and to provide forums for discussion for and information to women and women’s organisations.
The principles of the UKJCW
The UK Joint Committee on Women
| Organisation | Representative | Alternate |
| Northern Ireland Women’s European Platform (NIWEP) |
Liz Law Board Member to the EWL |
Maria Morgan |
| Engender (Scotland) | Marsha Scott | Lesley Sutherland |
| National Alliance of Women’s Organisations (NAWO) (England) |
Lynda Dearlove | Annette Lawson |
| Women’s Voice (Wales) | Gwendolyn Sterk | Mary Slater |
We are seeking comments and information from young women aged 17-25. This is a consultation for young women to find out what the EU should develop to ensure gender equality throughout Europe and we want to hear from you.
Thank you for responding to this open consultation and playing an active part in the future of developing European equality policies. Please read the privacy statement for information on how your personal data and contribution will be dealt with.
The outcome of the consultation will be published. This project has been funded by the European Commission.
Please complete the survey