23-24 February 2011 Media Clips
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23-24 February 2011 Media Clips
23-24 February 2011 Media Clips Date Headline 02/23/2011 Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and... Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls’ Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment UN Women's Commission begins session 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 Contact Outlet PDF PR Newswire No Yes KYW-TV - Online (press release) No Yes KCNC-TV - Online (press No release) Yes American Banking News No Yes Columbus Dispatch Online (press release) No Yes WLS-TV - Online (press release) No Yes MoneyShow.com (press release) No Yes eZanga (press release) No Yes InDenver Times (press release) No Yes KDKA-TV - Online (press No release) Yes KMAX-TV - Online (press No release) Yes KCAL-TV - Online (press No release) Yes No Boston Merchant Financial Services (press release) Yes Newkerala.com Yes No Text Date Headline 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 UN's new agency for women readies for takeoff ONU Mujeres despega en Nueva York Advierten que el progreso de la mujer es “frágil y desigual” Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment With Global Report Card on Improving Women's Status Decidedly Mixed, Investment in Girls' Education Urged, as Commission Opens Session Michelle Bachelet denuncia falta de avances en igualdad de género en el mundo 기조연설하는 백희영 여성가족부 장관 백희영 장관, '제55차 UN 여성지위위원회 기조 연설 Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Onilfa all'Onu Critican desigualdad de género Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Invest in the Future: Empower Adolescent Girls Now -- High-Level Forum... Françoise Hetto-Gaasch participera à la 55e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW) des Nations unies à New York (24+25.02.2011) Editor picks from conversations on #Women kaca #Technology @ #CSW 55, Day 1 - February 22nd Diplomat highlights role of gender in development, peace SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY GENERAL MARTIN NESIRKY HOLDS OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL REGULAR NEWS BRIEFING Focus placed on education as UN women’s commission begins annual session Françoise Hetto-Gaasch la 55e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme des Nations unies New York UN Women"s Commission in Session Focus placed on education as UN women’s commission begins annual session Combatir violencia de género ONU-Mujeres es internet@ prioridad elsiglodetorreon.com.mx (Notimex/Nueva York 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 Contact Outlet PDF Text Brunei Times, The El Nuevo Siglo - Online Diario Clarín No No No Yes Yes Yes WCBS-TV - Online (press release) No Yes ReliefWeb No Yes Emol.com No Yes Naver - Online Naver - Online No No Yes Yes Earthtimes.org No Yes Bortone Vivai Diario El Día - Online Azerbaijannews.net No No No Yes Yes Yes KazakhstanNews.net No Yes Kyrgyzstannews.net No Yes TurkmenistanNews.net No Yes TajikistanNews.net No Yes News Zone (press release) iX Magazine No Yes No Yes Gender IT No Yes Angola Press - Online No Yes eMediaMillWorks No Yes Webnewswire.com/ No Yes gouvernement.lu No Yes Prensa Latina - Cuba Walta Info - Online No No Yes Yes El Siglo de Torreón Online No Yes Date Headline Contact 02/23/2011 Bachelet denuncia falta de avances en igualdad de género La Directrice de l'ONU-Femmes devant la Commission de la condition de la femme La Directrice de l'ONU-Femmes devant la Commission de la condition de la femme Le Secrétaire général adjoint aux opérations de maintien de la paix, M. Alain Le Roy, a souligné, ce matin, lors de l’ouverture de la session de fond du Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix –ou Comité des 34-, que le maintien de la pa ONG creen que la violencia de género debe ser la prioridad de ONU Mujeres Debaten condición de la mujer en el mundo, En la ONU ﻮﺒﻨﻐﺎﺯﻱ ﻄﺒﺮﻕ ﻮﺍﺤﺘﻔﺎﻻﺕ ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ﺤﺬﺮ ﺘﺮﻗﺐ FOCUS PLACED ON EDUCATION AS UN WOMEN'S COMMISSION BEGINS ANNUAL SESSION Françoise Hetto-Gaasch participera la 55e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW) des Nations unies New York (24+25.02.2011) Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻣﻬﺎﻣﻬﺎ ﺘﻨﻬﻲ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻮﺍﻷﻣﻢ ..ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻣﻐﺎﺪﺮﺘﻬﺎ ﺘﻨﻔﻲ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻋﺎﺋﺸﺔ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ WOMEN: PUTTING FORCE OF LAW BEHIND BID FOR GENDER RIGHTS Dos ONG creen que la violencia de género debe ser la prioridad de la ONU Mujeres В Нью-Йорке стартовала сессия Комитета ООН по статусу женщин Derechos humanos: Juezas unidas por los derechos de las mujeres Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New Yo New York’ta Ermenistan temsilcisinin başkanlık ettiği BM Kadının Statüsü Komisyonu’nun 55. Oturumu başladı Report From UN Commission on Status of Women - Day Two - Feb 24 Report From UN Commission on Status of Women - Day Two Women access to social services tops UN debates Конференција на тема „Преку едукација и зајакнување кон социјално вклучување и активно граѓанство“ 백희영 장관, 미첼 바첼 트 UN Women 총재 만 나다 DISCUSSION WILL BE MILESTONE FOR ARMENIA - , Naciones Unidas inaugura la primera agencia dedicada a la mujer Por CLAUDIA TORRENS Houston Chronicle Online United Nations News Service AllAfrica.com No Yes No Yes No Yes United Nations News Service No Yes EFE No Yes El Mañana de Valles No Yes Al Khaleej Modernghana.com No No Yes Yes gouvernement.lu No Yes Uzreport.com No Yes http://www.emaratalyoum No .com Inter Press Service No United Nations Bureau 123.cl No Yes News.am- Online No Yes Periodistas en Espanol No Yes pr-usa.net No Yes News.am- Online No Yes UN Commission BeyondChron No Yes Rebecca Norlander BeyondChron No Yes Angola Press - Online MIA Macedonian Information Agency No No Yes Yes Yonhap English News No Yes Armtown.com No Yes News.am- Online No Yes El País No Yes 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/23/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 YOLANDA MONGE Outlet PDF Text Yes Yes Date Headline 02/24/2011 dedicada a la mujer La nueva onu mujeres se presenta en sociedad 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 Michelle Bachelet en la ONU Naciones Unidas inaugura la primera agencia dedicada a la mujer - UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Les Nations Unies célèbrent la création de la nouvelle agence ONU-Femmes UN celebrates birth of powerful new agency for women and girls UN celebrates birth of powerful new agency for women and girls Naciones Unidas inaugura oficialmente ONU Mujeres UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Les Nations Unies célèbrent la création de la nouvelle agence ONU-Femmes ﺘﻨﻬﻲ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻮﺍﻷﻣﻢ ﻄﺎﺋﺮﺘﻬﺎ ﺍﺴﺘﻘﺒﺎﻝ ﻣﺎﻟﻄﺎ ﺮﻓﺾ ﺘﻨﻔﻲ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻋﺎﺋﺸﺔ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻣﻬﺎﻣﻬﺎ ONU Femmes célèbre le lancement d'un puissant moteur de l'égalité des sexes ONU Femmes célèbre le lancement d'un puissant moteur de l'égalité des sexes UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Send a message to UN Women On UN women, theme framing, buzz words and rockstars... Contact YOLANDA MONGE Outlet PDF Noticias.lainformacion. com El País Noticias.lainformacion. com Armtown.com Banks.com (press release) KTRK-TV - Online (press release) eZanga (press release) No Yes No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No Yes Boston Merchant No Financial Services (press release) KCNC-TV - Online (press No release) SYS-CON Media No Yes MoneyShow.com (press release) WTVG-TV - Online (press release) United Nations News Service Webnewswire.com/ sonia Text Yes Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes United Nations News Service United Nations News Service Sys-Con France No Yes No Yes SYS-CON Australia No Yes Sys-Con Deutschland No Yes InDenver Times (press release) WLS-TV - Online (press release) Marketwire No Yes No Yes No Yes AllAfrica.com No Yes http://www.alanba.com. kw Collegiate Presswire No Yes No Yes paidContent.org No Yes Collegiate Presswire No Yes Guardian.co.uk Gender IT No No Yes Yes Date 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 Headline rockstars... 여성인권 총괄 유엔 여성기구 공식 발족 Celebrating the centenary of International Women's Day Who is Australia's most inspiring woman? Reaparece ex presidenta Bachelet en la ONU para apoyar igualdad de género UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Contact SARAH MCINERNEY SARAH MCINERNEY francisco apa α Ѱ UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality LA DIRECTRICE EXÉCUTIVE D’ONU-FEMMES ÉNUMÈRE POUR LA PREMIÈRE FOIS SES PRIORITÉS Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet apa UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres ONU Mujeres celebra su inauguración como XORNAL.COM poderoso impulsor igualdad género International Women's Day and the Launch of UN Women Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala (AFP) Oscar winner Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood's female stereotypes at UN Women gala Geena Davis hits out at film stereotypes United Nations celebrates new agency for women Yvonne P Mazzulo and girls ONU Mujeres festeja su nacimiento entre celebridades UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women schlaglichterVereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Outlet PDF Text Joong-Ang Ilbo North Queensland Register Cooma-Monaro Express Milenio Diario - Online No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes Vienna Online Salzburger Nachrichten Online Maekyung Modernghana.com No No Yes Yes No No Yes Yes United Nations News Service No Yes RZ-online No Yes Morgenweb No Yes Yahoo! German No Yes Vorarlberg Online Kleine Zeitung Klagenfurt - Online Informativos Telecinco No No Yes Yes No Yes El Comercio - Online No Yes De Galicia Xornal.com No Yes OpEdNews.com No Yes Yahoo! News No Yes AdelaideNow No Yes Brisbane Courier-Mail Examiner.com No No Yes Yes Crónica de Concepción No Yes PR Inside iX Magazine No No Yes Yes Lübecker Nachrichten Online Deister-Leine Zeitung Online Nordwest Zeitung Online Pinneberger Tageblatt Online General-Anzeiger online No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Gelnhäuser Tageblatt No Yes Date 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 Headline Contact Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women ONU: JUEZAS UNIDAS POR LOS DERECHOS DE LAS MUJERES Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la [email protected]) EFE nueva ONU Mujeres UN Women: UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres UN Women Celebrates Launch as Leading Player in Gender Equality UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Bachelet y Ban Ki-moon ponen oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Promoverá ONU-Mujeres la igualdad de género en el mundo UN launches new agency to empower women 2011-02-25 11:46 Oscar winner Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood's female stereotypes at UN Women gala Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala Geena Davis hits out at film stereotypes Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala UN Women UN bündelt Frauenprogramme UN celebrates formal birth new women's organization Naciones Unidas para la mujer Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen grnden Frauenorganisation UN Women Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Outlet PDF MaerkischeAllgemeine. de Inter Press Service United Nations Bureau Wiesbadener Tagblatt Online Nordbayerische Nachrichten - Pegnitz Online Wormser Zeitung No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes Wetterauer Zeitung Online ez-online No Yes No Yes Noticias.lainformacion. com Handelsblatt.com Noticias.com No Yes No No Yes Yes No Yes No No Yes Yes La Jornada - Washington No D.C. Bureau CHINAdaily No Yes Herald Sun No Yes Yahoo! News UK and Ireland Australian, The - Online Orange Mauritius No Yes No No Yes Yes wiwo.de Earthtimes.org No No Yes Yes Radio Nederland Wereldomroep - Online Lauterbacher Anzeiger Online Ostsee-Zeitung.de No Yes No Yes No Yes Inter Press Service Online OnVista - Online La Tercera - Online Text Yes Kreis-Anzeiger für Wetterau und Vogelsberg - Online March-Anzeiger No Yes No Yes CASH No Yes Welt Online Facts - Online No No Yes Yes Date Headline 02/24/2011 People : Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala New YorkUNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet 為婦女發聲 影星吉娜戴維斯砲轟好萊塢電影(中 央廣播電台) 為婦女發聲 影星吉娜戴維斯砲轟好萊塢電影 (央廣) Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisa... Spokesperson For The Secretary General Martin Nesirky Holds Office Of The Spokesman For The U.N. Secretary General Regular News UN: WOMEN’S AGENCY TO TAKE LEADING ROLE FOR GENDER EQUALITY 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 02/24/2011 Contact D'Almeida, Kanya Outlet PDF Orange Mauritius No Yes wienweb.at No Yes Yam.com No Yes Yahoo! Taiwan No Yes Aargauer Zeitung No Congressional Testimony No - CQ Transcriptions Yes Yes Inter Press Service United Nations Bureau Yes No Text Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and... Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: PR Newswire Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: ) (Photo: ) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: . SOURCE Plan International USA CONTACT: Robin Costello, Director of Communications, Plan International USA, +1-401-738-5600, ext. 1318, [email protected]; Meg Cangany, Media Relations Officer, Plan International USA, +1202-679-1529, [email protected] Copyright © 2011 PR Newswire Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KYW-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.cbs3.com/cbslocal.cbs3/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KCNC-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.cbs4denver.com/cbslocal.cbs4denver/news/read? GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls’ Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: American Banking News Attachment Link: http://www.americanbankingnews. com/2011/02/22/plan-international-and-girls-delegation-welcome-launch-of-unwomen-at-the-general-assembly-in-new-york-call-for-increased-focus-on-girlsrights-and-empowerment/ NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women’s rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan’s ‘Because I am a Girl’ Director Deepali Sood said, “We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate.” On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on ‘access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work.’ Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood’s appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign’s call for an ‘International Day of the Girl,’ while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year’s CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign’s 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women’s lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan’s campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls’ rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Columbus Dispatch - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://markets.dispatch.com/columbusdispatch/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: WLS-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.abc7chicago.com/abclocal.wls/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: MoneyShow.com (press release) Attachment Link: http://stocks.moneyshow.com/intershow.moneyshow/news/read? GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: eZanga (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.ezanga.com/ezanga/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: InDenver Times (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.indenvertimes.com/indt.indenvertimes/news/read? GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KDKA-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.kdka.com/cbslocal.kdka/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KMAX-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.cbs13.com/cbslocal.cbs13/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KCAL-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.cbs2.com/cbslocal.cbs2/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Boston Merchant Financial Services (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.bostonmerchant.com/bostonmerchant/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: UN Women's Commission begins session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Newkerala.com Attachment Link: http://www.newkerala.com/news/world/fullnews-153602.html New York, Feb 23 : UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on Tuesday underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier, Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women, she added. Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls school enrolment and retention rates in many countries, but the quality of education has not kept pace, particularly in the developing world. Many children leave school without basic literacy and numeracy skills. Girls and women are underrepresented in science and technology, education and employment. They are simply not getting the knowledge and skills they need for on Tuesdays competitive and changing job market. Your discussions at this session can help connect the dots among those key issues affecting womens prospects and well-being, said Migiro. She said the launch of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will galvanize worldwide efforts to realize the rights and opportunities of women and girls. UN Women will build on the strong foundation of international norms and policies developed by the United Nations over decades. It will provide a strong and unified voice. It will work throughout the United Nations system to strengthen coherence and to ensure accountability, said Migiro. She also encouraged the Commission, a functional body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), to explore ways to reinforce the new Global Strategy for Womens and Childrens Health, which aims to save the lives of more than 16 million women and children over the next four years. Michelle Bachelet, the Executive Director of UN Women, noted that despite progress in the status of women in many fields, women continue to be trafficked, girls are forced to drop out of school to get married and many women and girls lack access to social services. Worldwide, there are too few women who are at decision-making tables when peace, trade or climate change agreements are being negotiated, Bachelet told members of the Commission. The specific and urgent challenges of reaching women especially in rural areas, in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, is something that we need to hear more about, she said, referring to the anti-poverty goals world leaders have pledged to achieve by 2015. The ways that women are affected by natural disasters, as well as conflict and displacement and the challenges they face gaining access to decision-making in every sector are also important topics for this body, she said. Outlining UN Womens thematic priorities, Bachelet said the agency will focus on expanding womens voice, leadership and participation; ending violence against women; strengthening the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda; enhancing womens economic empowerment; and making gender equality a priority in national, local and sectoral planning and budgeting. The priority theme of the Commissions session this year is Access and participation of women and girls in education, training and, science and technology. Women must be encouraged to have equal access to ICT [information and communications technology] training and education as well as the new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities generated by ICTs, said Bachelet. Women globally are challenging gender stereotypes about ICT users and demanding the right to participate in ICT research and development, she added. Lazarous Kapambwe, the President of ECOSOC, spoke out against gender stereotypes in education, which he said led both women and men to segregated careers paths, with adverse consequences for women in economic opportunity and the labour market. He pointed out that womens participation in the labour force in 2008 was estimated at 52.6 per cent, compared to 77.5 per cent for men. In the 20-24 age group, women continued to lag behind men in labour force participation in all regions, with South Asian recording the greatest gap at 82 of per cent of men and 27 per cent of women employed or seeking employment, Kapambwe said. While Governments have primary responsibility for achieving the goals of gender equality and womens empowerment, partnerships and strategic alliances among all stakeholders are key to achieving effective, concrete and measurable results for women and girls, he said. Headline: UN's new agency for women readies for takeoff Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Brunei Times, The Attachment Link: http://www.bt.com. bn/opinion/2011/02/23/uns-new-agency-women-readies-takeoff WHEN the 192-member General Assembly, the highest policy- making body at the United Nations, decided to create a special agency last July to promote the advancement of women, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon hailed it as a "historic" decision. "We enter a new era in the UN's work for women," he said, pledging gender equality and the empowerment of women as one of his top priorities. Called UN Women, and launched in January this year, it was the first such body with a wide-ranging mandate and a proposed US$500-million annual budget. But its creation was relatively late compared with the establishment of a slew of UN agencies dealing with a wide variety of issues, including population, children, refugees, health, labour, economic development and food and agriculture. The exclusive promotion of gender empowerment by a separate UN agency came nearly 65 years after the establishment of the world body. Still, the secretary-general acknowledged "the hard work and determination of member states" - besides the behind-the- scenes wrangling and hard bargaining - in reaching the agreement, "and the years of advocacy by the global women's movement which has been instrumental in making UN Women a reality." The agenda for US Women, however, will be set in coordination with the 45-member Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), the US's principal inter-governmental policy- making body dedicated exclusively to advancing the cause of gender empowerment. As the CSW begins its 10-day annual session through Mar. 4, the first such meeting after the creation of US Women, government representatives and over 1,500 women activists from non-governmental organisations (NGOs) are expected to focus on several key gender-related issues. These include gender equality in science and technology; elimination of preventable maternal deaths; rural women as drivers of poverty and hunger eradication; gender equality and sustainable development; and the elimination of discrimination and violence against girls. "While girls and women have made significant inroads in education, their educational gains have not fully translated into increased employment opportunities and better quality jobs," says US Women. Women face specific barriers, including discriminatory laws, restrictive social norms, limited access to information and social networks, and unequal sharing of responsibilities within the household. Women still make up nearly two-thirds of the world's 759 million illiterate adults and they also account for only 29 per cent of researchers across 121 countries. "What I see as significant this year is less the formal agenda, and more the opportunities around the CSW sessions for discussion of US Women, and what both civil society and governments expect from, and are willing to do, to realise the vision of its founding," says Charlotte Bunch, founding director of the Center for Women's Global Leadership at Rutgers University. This is a historical moment in a world pregnant with possibilities for women - from democracy movements in the Middle East, where women are organising to have a real voice, to greater numbers of women in parliaments and as heads of state in every region, she told IPS. "US Women can become a vital force for helping build the capacity of these women from the grassroots to state houses - playing an important role in ensuring that this next generation of women leaders are heard, and help shape global and national policy decisions," said Bunch. According to the United Nations, US Women will have two key roles: support inter-governmental bodies such as the CSW in their formulation of policies, global standards and norms, and also help member states implement those standards. Additionally, it will also help provide "suitable technical and financial support to those countries that request it, as well as forge effective partnerships with civil society. Headline: ONU Mujeres despega en Nueva York Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: El Nuevo Siglo - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4163615278&z=1250248922 LA AGENDA de la nueva entidad especial de la ONU para la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento femenino se fijará en coordinación con la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres, que inició su reunión anual en Nueva York. Cuando la Asamblea General de la ONU (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) resolvió en julio pasado crear una agencia especial para las mujeres, el secretario general Ban Ki-moon dijo que se trataba de una decisión "histórica". "Ingresamos en una nueva era del trabajo de la ONU para las mujeres", declaró entonces, comprometiéndose con la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento femenino como una de sus "principales prioridades". ONU Mujeres vio la luz en enero de este año, y es la primera agencia de su tipo con un mandato de amplio alcance y un presupuesto anual propuesto de 500 millones de dólares. Pero su creación fue relativamente tardía comparada con la creación de una serie de agencias de la ONU que abordan una amplia variedad de temas, entre ellos población, infancia, refugiados, salud, trabajo, desarrollo económico, alimentación y agricultura. La promoción exclusiva del empoderamiento de género por parte de una nueva entidad de la ONU sobrevino casi 65 años después de la creación del foro mundial. De todos modos, el secretario general reconoció "el duro trabajo y la determinación de los estados miembro" para llegar a un acuerdo, así como los años de activismo del movimiento feminista mundial, "que ha resultado crucial a la hora de volver realidad ONU Mujeres". Sin embargo, la agenda de ONU Mujeres se fijará en coordinación con la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres, principal organismo intergubernamental de elaboración de políticas dedicadas exclusivamente a promover la causa del empoderamiento de género. La Comisión inició su sesión anual, que se extenderá hasta el 4 de marzo en Nueva York y será la primera desde que se creó ONU Mujeres. En esta ocasión se prevé que representantes de gobiernos y unas 1.500 activistas de organizaciones no gubernamentales se centrarán en varios asuntos clave relacionados con el género. Entre ellos, la igualdad de género en la ciencia y la tecnología, la eliminación de enfermedades maternas prevenibles, las mujeres rurales como transmisoras de pobreza y la erradicación del hambre. Y también igualdad de género y desarrollo sustentable y la eliminación de la discriminación y la violencia contra las niñas. Las mujeres enfrentan barreras específicas, entre ellas leyes discriminatorias, normas sociales restrictivas, limitado acceso a la información y a las redes sociales, y una desigual cuota de responsabilidades dentro del hogar. Las mujeres todavía representan casi dos tercios de los 759 millones de adultos analfabetos del mundo, y apenas 29 por ciento de los investigadores en 121 países. "Lo que me parece significativo este año es menos la agenda formal y más las oportunidades en torno a las sesiones de la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres para el debate de ONU Mujeres, y qué esperan tanto la sociedad civil como los gobiernos, y qué están dispuestos a hacer para concretar la visión que le dio origen", dijo Charlotte Bunch, fundadora y directora del Centro para el Liderazgo Mundial de las Mujeres, en la Universidad Rutgers. Éste es un momento histórico en un mundo lleno de posibilidades para las mujeres: desde los movimientos por la democracia en Medio Oriente, donde las mujeres se están organizando para tener una voz real, hasta mayores cantidades de mujeres en los parlamentos y como jefas de Estado en cada región, declaró. La nueva agencia "puede volverse una fuerza vital" a la hora de impulsar a estas mujeres hacia puestos de poder, "jugando un rol importante en garantizar que se escuche a la próxima generación de mujeres líderes, y que ayude a dar forma a las decisiones políticas mundiales y nacionales", dijo Bunch. Según la ONU, la nueva agencia femenina tendrá dos roles clave: apoyar a organismos intergubernamentales como la Comisión en su formulación de políticas, estándares y normas mundiales, y también ayudar a los estados miembro a implementar esos estándares. También brindará "adecuado apoyo técnico y financiero a aquellos países que lo requieran, además de forjar asociaciones efectivas con la sociedad civil". Ban dijo que no sólo trabajará "para poner fin al flagelo de la violencia contra las mujeres", sino también para designar a más mujeres en puestos jerárquicos del sistema de la ONU y promover "esfuerzos para reducir la mortalidad materna". Bunch, una activista clave en materia de empoderamiento de género, dijo que la creación de ONU Mujeres fue un paso histórico porque estableció el marco institucional que puede colocar los derechos femeninos y la igualdad de género en un rol más central y poderoso en todos los programas y políticas del foro mundial. "Lo que necesitamos ahora son planes visionarios, estrategias concretas y recursos para materializar esto al mayor grado posible", señaló. Como secretaria general adjunta de la ONU y directora ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, la ex presidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet (2006-2010) "es en sí misma un poderoso ejemplo de este nuevo liderazgo de las mujeres en el mundo", dijo Bunch. Bunch también copreside el comité de facilitación de una coalición internacional de organizaciones no gubernamentales que lanzó con éxito una campaña mundial por la Reforma de la Arquitectura para la Igualdad de Género en el sistema de la ONU. "Lo que se necesita ahora es que ONU Mujeres establezca mecanismos concretos y múltiples" a fin de lograr "el compromiso y la participación significativa de la sociedad civil" para determinar el perfil del trabajo de la nueva agencia, agregó. Headline: Advierten que el progreso de la mujer es “frágil y desigual” Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Diario Clarín Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4163585661&z=1250248931 La directora ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet advirtió que el progreso global en la igualdad de géneros y el respeto de los derechos de la mujer en el mundo es desigual y frágil . "La desigualdad entre el hombre y la mujer, y la discriminación impiden avanzar en el desarrollo, la paz, la seguridad, y el cumplimiento de los derechos humanos", dijo la ex presidenta chilena en el marco de la inminente inauguración de ONU Mujeres, el nuevo organismo dedicado a la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las mujeres. Bachelet señaló que "aún hay demasiadas mujeres que son víctimas del tráfico humano, trabajadoras domésticas desprotegidas por las leyes laborales y jóvenes obligadas a dejar los estudios y casarse". Al mismo tiempo, lamentó que haya pocas mujeres en puestos importantes y donde se negocian asuntos trascendentales como la seguridad, el comercio o la cambio climático: "Debemos escuchar análisis francos sobre los retos que los diferentes países y regiones afrontan y cómo podemos colaborar en la esfera nacional, regional y global para abordarlos". La ex mandataria aseguró que la puesta en marcha este año de ONU Mujeres ofrece la oportunidad de reforzar la labor del organismo mundial en defensa de los derechos de la mitad de la población del planeta. También habló de los principios y las prioridades que guiarán la nueva agencia, como ampliar la presencia de la mujer en posiciones de responsabilidad, poner fin a la violencia machista y aumentar la independencia económica de la mujer. Mañana, también en Nueva York, Bachelet encabezará junto al secretario general de la ONU, Ban Kimoon, una ceremonia en la Asamblea General del organismo para celebrar la puesta en marcha de ONU Mujeres. La nueva agencia integra organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de la ONU para el Avance de la Mujer y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer (INSTRAW), así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género (OSAGI). Ayer en la Comisión sobre la Situación de las Mujeres, representantes gubernamentales y más de 1.500 mujeres activistas de todo el mundo se reunieron para hablar de la participación de las mujeres y las niñas en la educación, la formación, la ciencia y la tecnología, con el fin de promover empleos formales y dignos para las mujeres . Hubo seis paneles de discusión: Principales iniciativas de políticas en materia de igualdad de género, ciencia y tecnología; Principales iniciativas de políticas en materia de igualdad de género, educación y formación; Progresos en eliminar la discriminación y la violencia contra las niñas; Igualdad de género y desarrollo sostenible; Eliminación de muertes maternas que pueden ser evitadas; La mujer rural como motor de la erradicación de la pobreza y del hambre. ONU Mujeres Brasil y Cono Sur abre hoy el período de consultas nacionales para compilar sugerencias desde Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Paraguay y Uruguay para la primera planificación global de ONU Mujeres. La representante para la subregión, Rebecca Tavares, llevará a cabo el proceso de consulta que servirá para el debate que se centrará en las cinco prioridades globales de ONU Mujeres: eliminación de la violencia contra las mujeres; liderazgo y participación política; empoderamiento económico; paz y seguridad; y planificación y presupuestos nacionales. Las consultas en Argentina serán el 2 y 3 de marzo. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: WCBS-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.wcbstv.com/cbslocal.wcbstv/news/read?GUID=17350968 Released By Plan International USA NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. Headline: With Global Report Card on Improving Women's Status Decidedly Mixed, Investment in Girls' Education Urged, as Commission Opens Session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: ReliefWeb Attachment Link: http://reliefweb.int/rw/rwb.nsf/db900sid/JARD-8EC3KX?OpenDocument= Source: United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) Full_Report (pdf* format - 207.3 Kbytes) WOM/1840 'To Plan for a Day, Catch a Fish; to Plan for a Year, Plant Rice; to Plan For a Decade, Plant a Tree; to Plan for a Lifetime, Educate a Girl,' Meeting Hears While the last year had seen significant efforts to improve women's status around the world — including the landmark creation of the United Nations new gender entity, UN Women — the global report card was decidedly mixed, but investment in girls' education could propel both economic growth and women's equality, United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro said today, as she opened the fiftyfifth session of the Commission on the Status of Women. During the Commission's two-week session, delegations would work to agree on priority actions to address persistent obstacles to implementing the landmark 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, which provide a blueprint for improving women's opportunities worldwide. The day featured two parallel high-level round table discussions under the session's main theme of "Access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work". In opening remarks, Ms. Migiro said two thirds of illiterate adults were women, a statistic that had not changed in 20 years. Global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity at all levels of schooling had improved girls' enrolment and retention rates in many countries. However, the quality of education had not kept pace, particularly in poor countries, where many children left school without basic literacy and mathematics skills. The Commission could help "connect the dots" among the issues affecting women's prospects, and she urged delegates to shine a spotlight on areas of concern. Agreeing, Michelle Bachelet, the first Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment — UN Women — underlined the enormous responsibility shared by that new body, the Commission and the global community in the quest for gender equality. "Discrimination and inequality are the problem; women are part of the solution," she declared, stressing that women's potential must be tapped to create a better future. Frank analysis was needed about the myriad challenges countries faced today. Full_Report (pdf* format - 207.3 Kbytes) (*) Get Adobe Acrobat Viewer (free) Headline: Michelle Bachelet denuncia falta de avances en igualdad de género en el mundo Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Emol.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4163811474&z=1250248922 La directora ejecutiva de ONU-Mujer dijo que hay muy pocas féminas sentadas en mesas donde se toman decisiones respecto a la paz, el comercio o el cambio climático e instó a que esto cambie. AP Compartir| | Foto: EFE Ver más>> NEW YORK.- Demasiadas mujeres en el mundo son víctimas del tráfico de personas, forzadas a abandonar sus estudios y casarse demasiado pronto, sin acceso a servicios básicos ni leyes laborales que las protejan, denunció el martes la directora ejecutiva de ONU-Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet. Durante un discurso en una cumbre sobre mujeres celebrada en la sede de Naciones Unidas, la ex Presidenta destacó que los avances en igualdad de género y de representación son "frágiles y poco uniformes". "Alrededor del mundo hay demasiadas pocas mujeres sentadas en las mesas donde se toman decisiones sobre paz, comercio o cambio climático", dijo Bachelet. Precisamente desigualdades como éstas son las que impiden avances en el desarrollo, paz y seguridad, destacó. Por ese motivo la ex Jefa de Estado prometió enfocarse en aumentar la voz de la mujer en los sectores de liderazgo y luchar por poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres reforzando leyes que las protejan. La promoción de la defensa de la mujer entre los hombres es también importante, dijo, y ahí la educación juega un papel muy importante. "La transición de ONU-Mujeres para convertirse en una entidad dinámica e innovadora que integre todas estas funciones y mandatos es compleja y aún tenemos pasos claves que dar", dijo Bachelet. La agencia "ONU Mujeres" fue creada en junio del 2010 para consolidar cuatro organismos de la ONU dedicados al progreso y bienestar de la mujer, pero la organización inició su trabajo en enero. Bachelet dijo que la agencia aún está contratando personal y analizando sus recursos. "ONU Mujeres" trabaja con un presupuesto inicial de 500 millones de dólares anuales y pidió que las naciones que apoyaron su creación se comprometan a invertir más. La ex Presidenta destacó este martes que erradicar los estereotipos de género será también una de sus prioridades. Esto último significará reconsiderar materiales educativos en ciertos países y sensibilizar a los docentes. La ciencia y la tecnología también deberían responder a las necesidades de hombres y mujeres y el "contenido de la investigación y el desarrollo deberían ser sensibles a temas de género", señaló. La cumbre sobre mujeres en la ONU, llamada Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres, durará hasta el 4 de marzo y este año tocará temas como el acceso de las niñas a la educación y la erradicación de la violencia y discriminación contra niñas. Headline: 기조연설하는 백희영 여성가족부 장관 Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Naver - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4163718367&z=1250248919 【서울=뉴시스】전진환 기자 = 22일(현지시간) 미국 뉴욕 UN본부에서 열린 '제55차 UN 여성지위위 원회(CSW)'에서 백희영 여성가족부 장관이 정부 수석대표로 참석해 기조연설을 하고 있다. 백희 영 장관은 유엔여성지위위원회(UN CSW) 기조연설을 통해 우리 정부의 여성교육과 직업능력 개 발을 위한 정책과 성과를 소개하고, UN Women 출범에 대한 지지와 기여금 확대를 약속했다. (사 진=여성가족부 제공) [email protected] Headline: 백희영 장관, '제55차 UN 여성지위위원회 기조연설 Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Naver - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4163718363&z=1250248919 【서울=뉴시스】전진환 기자 = 22일(현지시간) 미국 뉴욕 UN본부에서 열린 '제55차 UN 여성지위위 원회(CSW)'에서 백희영 여성가족부 장관이 정부 수석대표로 참석해 기조연설을 하고 있다. 백희 영 장관은 유엔여성지위위원회(UN CSW) 기조연설을 통해 우리 정부의 여성교육과 직업능력 개 발을 위한 정책과 성과를 소개하고, UN Women 출범에 대한 지지와 기여금 확대를 약속했다. (사 진=여성가족부 제공) [email protected] Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New York, Call for Increased Focus on Girls' Rights and Empowerment Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Earthtimes.org Attachment Link: http://www.earthtimes. org/articles/press/focus-girls-rights-empowerment,1667715.html NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-a) (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110222/DC52899-b) The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support? indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf. SOURCE Plan International USA Headline: Onilfa all'Onu Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Bortone Vivai Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4164193724&z=1250248928 Il 24 febbraio 2011, presso la sede Onu di New York, nell'ambito dei lavori per la 55° sessione della Commissione sulla Condizione femminile (Csw), l'Osservatorio nazionale per l'imprenditoria e il lavoro femminile in agricoltura, Onilfa del Mipaaf, sarà presente al Panel per il 2012 sul tema: "The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challanges". Il Panel, che si svolgerà dalle 13.15 alle 14.45 sarà moderato da Ms. María Luz Melon, vice presidente della Commissione (Argentina) e sarà aperto da Ms Michelle Bachelet, direttrrice esecutiva della Un women. Interverranno successivamente i seguenti panelist: Ms. Emma Siliprandi, cicercatrice, Center for food research (Nepa), Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Brazil; Ms. Marzia Fontana, ricercatrice, Institute of development studies, university of Sussex, UK e Ms. Godavari Dange, segretario, Sakhi federation, India. Al Panel verrà presentata l'esperienza dell'Italia e dell'Onilfa sulle politiche e le azioni messe in atto e sui progetti in corso mirati al rafforzamento della condizione femminile nelle aree rurali ed alla valorizzazione del ruolo chiave svolto dalle donne rurali nella lotta alla fame ed alla povertà. Headline: Critican desigualdad de género Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Diario El Día - Online Attachment Link: http://www.diarioeldia.cl/index.php? id=62991&Itemid=107&option=com_content&task=view Nueva York La directora ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet, advirtió que el progreso global en la igualdad de géneros y el respeto de los derechos de la mujer en el mundo es "desigual y frágil". En la reunión de la Comisión sobre el Estatus de la Mujer de Naciones Unidas, la ex mandataria indicó las prioridades que guiarán la labor de ONU Mujeres, entre éstas, ampliar la presencia de la mujer en posiciones de responsabilidad, poner fin a la violencia machista y aumentar la independencia económica de la mujer. Bachelet encabezará el próximo jueves junto al secretario general de la ONU, Ban Ki-moon, una ceremonia en la Asamblea General del organismo para celebrar la puesta en marcha de ONU Mujeres. efe Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Azerbaijannews.net Attachment Link: http://www.azerbaijannews.net/story.php?ht= Focus-placed-on-education-as-UN-womens-commission-begins-annualsession&rid=43209583 23.02.2011 11:51:54 UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on 22 February underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. "Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier," Ms Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. "Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women," she added. Ms Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and ret... ... Read the full story at UZ Report Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KazakhstanNews.net Attachment Link: http://www.kazakhstannews.net/story.php?ht= Focus-placed-on-education-as-UN-womens-commission-begins-annualsession&rid=43209583 23.02.2011 11:51:54 UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on 22 February underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. "Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier," Ms Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. "Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women," she added. Ms Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and ret... ... Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Kyrgyzstannews.net Attachment Link: http://www.kyrgyzstannews.net/story.php?ht= Focus-placed-on-education-as-UN-womens-commission-begins-annualsession&rid=43209583 23.02.2011 11:51:54 UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on 22 February underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. "Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier," Ms Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. "Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women," she added. Ms Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and ret... ... Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: TurkmenistanNews.net Attachment Link: http://www.turkmenistannews.net/story.php?ht= Focus-placed-on-education-as-UN-womens-commission-begins-annualsession&rid=43209583 23.02.2011 11:51:54 UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on 22 February underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. "Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier," Ms Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. "Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women," she added. Ms Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and ret... ... Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: TajikistanNews.net Attachment Link: http://www.tajikistannews.net/story.php?ht= Focus-placed-on-education-as-UN-womens-commission-begins-annualsession&rid=43209583 23.02.2011 11:51:54 UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on 22 February underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. "Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier," Ms Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. "Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women," she added. Ms Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and ret... ... Headline: Invest in the Future: Empower Adolescent Girls Now -- High-Level Forum... Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: News Zone (press release) Attachment Link: http://www.newszone. us/non-profit/264944-Invest-in-the-Future-Empower-Adolescent-Girls-Now---High-Level-Forum.html Government ministers and representatives of the United Nations, the private sector and youth organizations will hold a special event to encourage investments in adolescent girls and promote their rights. The event, Invest in the Future: Empower Adolescent Girls Now, is in line with the Joint Statement on Accelerating Efforts to Advance the Rights of Adolescent Girls, issued in March 2010 by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force, which helps developing countries formulate policies and programmes that empower adolescent girls. The event is being organized by the UN Adolescent Girls Task Force, which is co-chaired by UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, and UNICEF, in partnership with the International Labour Organization, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), UN Women, World Health Organization and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees. The event, sponsored by the United Nations Foundation, precedes a review of progress in efforts to eliminate all forms of discrimination and violence against the girl child, which will take place during the 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. WHY: Adolescent girls play an important role in the present and future economic and social development of their countries. The high-level discussion will underline the United Nations commitment to achieving gender equality and to involving governments, donors, media and the private sector in concrete actions to support adolescent girls. WHO: Theresa Mwale, Minister of Gender, Child and Community Development, Malawi Sonia Escobedo, Secretaria Presidencial de la Mujer Guatemala Michelle Bachelet, UN Women Executive Director Dr. Babatunde Osotimehin, UNFPA Executive Director Saad Houry, UNICEF Deputy Executive Director Kathy (Bushkin) Calvin, CEO of the United Nations Foundation WHEN: Friday, 25 February 2011, 8:30-9:30 A.M. (Breakfast will be served) WHERE: Delegates???€?? Dining Room, United Nations Headline: Françoise Hetto-Gaasch participera à la 55e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW) des Nations unies à New York (24+25.02.2011) Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: iX Magazine Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4164742857&z=1250248922 Le 24 février 2011, Françoise Hetto-Gaasch tiendra un discours lors du débat général organisé par la Commission de la condition de la femme. Ensuite, la ministre rencontrera Michelle Bachelet, secrétaire générale adjointe et directrice exécutive de UN women, pour une entrevue bilatérale. Dans l'après-midi, Hetto-Gaasch rencontrera Margot Wallström, représentante spéciale du secrétaire général pour la violence sexuelle dans les conflits armés. Elle s'entretiendra également avec Mme Ramirez, ministre de la Famille du Nicaragua, et Suzanne Clément, coordinatrice et cheffe de condition féminine du Canada. En soirée, la ministre participera au lancement de la nouvelle agence "ONUFemmes". Le 25 février, la ministre participera au groupe task force pour adolescents dont la concertation de haut niveau a été placée sous le titre : "Invest in the future: Empower adolescent girls now". Suivra ensuite un dialogue interactif pour évaluer les progrès réalisés dans l'application des conclusions concertées pour éliminer toutes les formes de violence et de discrimination à l'égard des jeunes filles. Enfin, Françoise Hetto-Gaasch aura encore une entrevue bilatérale avec Jane Stewart, représentante spéciale de l'Organisation internationale du travail auprès de l'ONU. Une entrevue à la division gender du Département de maintien de la paix de l'ONU est également prévue. Communiqué par le ministère de l'Égalité des chances Headline: Editor picks from conversations on #Women #Technology @ #CSW 55, Day 1 February 22nd Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: kaca Media Outlet: Gender IT Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4164833642&z=1250248919 @jhybe: Weird that science & tech is only talked about from perspective of employment and education. Dilutes all 3 #csw #genderit @jhybe: What is UN Women's approach to internet rights? Can we look at access to science & tech beyond literacy & economic terms? #csw #genderit @jhybe Women arr underrepresented in science & tech. Why? #csw #genderit "Women can use the comp now like they use the sewing machine" #csw #genderitless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhonejac smk jhybe #Women access & use of ICTs @jhybe "Women can use the comp now like they use the sewing machine" #csw #genderit @avilarenata Writing about the 2011 revolutions and #genderit - #Yemen is still fighting - not even that women illiteracy. Computers are far away. Sad @meowtree: Girls in rural Cameroon talk about ICTs http://ht.ly/41rxY #CSW55 #ICT4D @shesthefirst: A girl in Cameroon finds mobile phones as an important way to get job opportunities. #csw55 @meowtree: Girls are asking gels how ICT impacts on their lives. Ika/Indonesia: helps me stay informed, likes FB, shares photos. #csw @meowtree: other girls mentioning privacy issues & cyberbullying can be negative aspects of ICTs #cSW55 #genderit @shesthefirst: "We can use tech to educate a girl. And when you educate a girl, you empower her." Ya Marie, Sierra Leone #csw @meowtree: Q: legit to talk about ICT if don't have primary needs met? @Fabiola:we can use ICT to advocate to solve those issues #csw @honnaeichler: Now from the US delegate: women need mobile technology for health, banking, security and social advocacy. It is interesting how much more access to technology that girls from the US have compared to other areas of the world #csw55 @bcimagirlless than a minute ago via webShe's the First shesthefirst #STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. @jhybe buzz word at 55th #csw - STEM skills: Science, tech, economics & mathematics. Makes me think of stem cell research. Hmm. #genderit @jhybe Deanna: need to think of ways to get more women & grrls into STEM fields to reach the tipping point #csw #genderit @jhybe Until there is a cultural change in STEM, there wont be a change in numbers of women to reach tipping point. #csw #genderit @jhybe Cultural change: not just med & sciences but all fields. There needs to have enough women arnd them at the top to act like a woman #csw #genderit @jhybe Deanna: 70s there were pamphlets asking for more women in medicine & law. Today, a lot more women but x in decision making @jhybe Unless we have people at the board table, change in culture wont happen #csw #genderit # Women @ work @jhybe Biggest barrier to women's full participation in work: education, lack of childcare, cultural stereotypes, poverty (cont) #csw #genderit @jhybe Women @ work, barriers: lack of policy to employ women at high level, lack of support for women (knowledge & capital) #csw #genderit Is it ever possible to talk abt women & work without considering child care? Conflicting. #csw #genderitless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhonejac smk jhybe #Challenges to women in technology @jhybe Why the drop out? Women are expected to play double role at home. #csw #genderit @jhybe In US half of all technical women will drop out by time they reach midlevel. In india & china, drop out higher rate. #csw #genderit @jhybe Need to work w industry & academics to change culture of tech. All quotes from deanna kosaraju of grace hopper fdntn #csw #genderit @jhybe Challenges to women in tech: tech is nerdy. STEM fields x encouraged for girls. #csw #genderit #Private sector Good question: what's the role of pte sector to integrate gender equality principles in its organising & work? #csw #genderitless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhonejac smk jhybe @jhybe Check out women's empowerment principles as viable platform to engage with private sector on gender equality & nondiscrimination issues #csw #genderit @jhybe Women's empowerment principles: 1) establish high-level corporate leadership for gender equality #csw #genderit @jhybe Women's empowerment principles: 2) treat all women & men fairly @ work - respect & support human rights & nondiscrimination #csw #genderit @jhybe Women's empowerment principles: 3) Ensure health, safety & well being of all women & men workers #csw #genderit @jhybe Women's Empowerment Principles - something that was developed with private sector & endorsed. http://bit.ly/fG42QW #csw #genderit #Women who tech @jhybe Helen greiner co founder of irobot-robots that diffuse bombs. Women in tech :) #csw #genderit @jhybe How can we collaborate & use tech for social good? Starting point for grace hopper conferance. #csw #genderit @jhybe Many methods we learn in comp science is due to grace hopper. Google david letterman interview with her. Apparently it rox! #csw #genderit @jhybe Grace hopper celebration-collaborative! No one in cubicles. Grace hopper coined the term computer science. Women in tech #csw #genderit #Women in media @jhybe Disney: there are women in media, but not enough in decision making or empowered enough to push boundaries #csw #genderit @jhybe Disney: Women r right in the middle of war but we write them out of these landscapes & history #csw #genderit How do we ensure that women do not disappear from the history of the revolutions that are being written? #csw #genderitless than a minute ago via Twitter for iPhonejac smk jhybe #Ironic @jhybe Getting decent access to internet connection so far at #csw has been a huge pain so far. Cant tweet fr laptop now #genderit #csw @jhybe Sitting at #csw main session but there's no open wifi. Have to use internet tethering on my phone. Theme: science & tech. Ironic? @aelizabethclark Kinda weird to be talking about equal rights and feminist progress at the salvation army. #ironic #CSW Headline: Diplomat highlights role of gender in development, peace Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Angola Press - Online Attachment Link: http://www.portalangop.co. ao/motix/en_us/noticias/politica/2011/1/8/Diplomat-highlights-role-genderdevelopment-peace,c82ae647-28fd-4426-a249-9df8954b4ca9.html New York – The head of UN Women, Michelle Bachelet, Tuesday in New York, highlighted the relevance of inclusion of gender in the process of development, peace and security. The official was speaking at the opening of the 55th Annual Session of the UN Commission on Women Status going until March 4. According to the diplomat, concerned analysts are starting to believe more and more that gender equality plays a relevant role in countries’ economic and social development, peace and democracy. Speaking about UN Women, Michelle Bachelet, who is also the agency’s executive director, said the organs is a new entity created to raise the profile of gender and women's issues. She described the agency as a forum where each country will is in a position to share its innovations and the best practices and experiences. According to her, UN Women will help see whether or not policies and reforms being adopted by governments are actually contributing to improve women’s living. She also spoke of the need for inclusion of gender in policies and programmes of sustainable development. Mentioning the rural women, the official said they can play a relevant role in the pursuit of the millennium goals. The diplomat also mentioned the need for honest reports on the challenges facing the great nations and how to work together at national, regional and global levels towards established goals. The meeting opening ceremony took place on the premises of the UN Headquarters, attended by representatives from more than 180 member countries. The ceremony recorded addresses and exchanges of experience among the various groups of countries from geopolitical and geostrategic regions like the CPLP, Rio Group, European Union and African Union. The head of the Angolan delegation will address the event on Thursday when she is expected to make a presentation on the progress scored in the country, in response to recommendations from previous meetings. 12:39 PM - Diplomat highlights role of gender in development, peace 12:11 PM - Deputy Interior minister checks Peu-Peu prison 12:01 PM - Parliament discusses justice laws 11:55 AM - The Hallo Trust destroys landmines in Kuito 11:04 AM - Angola to have strategic plan for road accident prevention 9:35 AM - National Assembly meets Wednesday 9:12 AM - JMPLA official comments on country's Constitution 6:06 PM - Police creates unit to rescue car accident victims 5:40 PM - Legal assistance to rural population guaranteed - Ombudsman's Office Headline: SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY GENERAL MARTIN NESIRKY HOLDS OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL REGULAR NEWS BRIEFING Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: eMediaMillWorks OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL REGULAR NEWS BRIEFING, AS RELEASED BY THE U.N. FEBRUARY 22, 2011 SPEAKER: SPOKESPERSON FOR THE U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL MARTIN NESIRKY [*] NESIRKY: Good afternoon, everybody. The Security Council held consultations this morning following a request from Libya's Permanent Mission to the United Nations. After that, Council members agreed to hold a private meeting at 3 this afternoon, on "peace and security in Africa". At that meeting, Council members expect to receive a briefing from the Secretariat on the latest developments in Libya. The meeting will be followed by consultations. Also this morning, the Security Council held an open meeting on Timor-Leste. They heard from the Secretary-General's Special Representative for that country, Ameerah Haq, who said that the political and security situation there continues to be stable. She added that the Government and opposition continue to deal with their differences through established democratic channels. The Secretary-General held a press encounter last night in Los Angeles on developments in Libya, saying he had been disturbed and shocked by the reports of Libyan authorities firing at demonstrators from warplanes and helicopters. "This is unacceptable," he said. "This must stop immediately. And this is a serious violation of international humanitarian law." The Secretary-General told reporters that he had had a 40-minute phone conversation yesterday with Colonel Muammar al-Qadhafi and urged him that human rights, including freedom of assembly and freedom of speech, must be fully protected. The Secretary-General forcefully urged Colonel Qadhafi to stop violence against demonstrators, respect their human rights and heed their aspirations. He added that he hopes that the Security Council will take this matter up on an urgent basis, and as I just told you, the Council is indeed meeting on this topic today. The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has called for immediate cessation of the grave human rights violations committed by Libyan authorities. In a statement today, she urged an independent international investigation into the violent suppression of protests in the country. And also, the UN refugee agency (UNCHR) is increasingly concerned about dangers faced by civilians -especially asylum seekers and refugees -- as many may inadvertently be caught up in the violence in Libya in recent days. The agency says that it currently has no access to the refugee community in the country. It says that reports from third-party sources are worrying, with some Somalis in the capital, Tripoli, saying that they are being hunted on suspicion of being mercenaries. As we made clear in a statement over the weekend, the Secretary- General remains very concerned about reports of escalating violence and bloodshed in many different countries in the Middle East and North Africa. The Secretary-General reiterates his call for the non-use of force and respect for basic freedoms. And during the past few days, the Secretary-General has also discussed the situation in the region with a number of leaders. He talked to the current top leadership in Egypt, for example, and agreed to dispatch senior UN officials to Egypt. And as you know, we have circulated a readout on the phone conversation the Secretary-General had on Monday, Los Angeles time, that was early in the morning here in New York, with the Emir of Qatar, to discuss the situation in Libya. The Secretary-General in that conversation expressed his concern at the reports of grave violations of human rights in Libya. They agreed on the need for the international community, in particular Arab leaders and the UN, to call for an immediate end to these acts of violence, and for the launch of a broad-based dialogue. And they also discussed the situation in other countries in the region, including Yemen. The SecretaryGeneral, in the phone conversation, again emphasized his call for leaders in the region to exercise restraint and to respond to the legitimate grievances of the people. The United Nations mission in Cote d'Ivoire, UNOCI, has deplored the level of violence reached over the past few days during demonstrations in the city of Abidjan and surrounding areas. The mission condemned the disproportionate use of force, including the use of heavy weapons. It also calls on all parties to exercise restraint at a time when political and diplomatic efforts are under way at the highest level to find a peaceful solution to the Ivorian post- electoral crisis. I can tell you that the SecretaryGeneral is fully briefed on what is happening in Cote d'Ivoire, and he shares the mission's concerns. Over the weekend, the Joint Special Representative and Head of the African Union-United Nations Hybrid Operation in Darfur (UNAMID), Ibrahim Gambari, voiced grave concern over renewed fighting between Sudanese Government troops and rebel movements in North Darfur. Mr. Gambari said he is particularly disturbed by the fighting in Shangil Tobaya, near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, which saw Government forces fighting a coalition of rebel groups. Mr. Gambari called on all parties to refrain from further violence and to allow unfettered humanitarian access to the area and to civilians in need of assistance. He also urged them to engage fully in the peace process, exercise restraint and help protect civilians. Separately, the mission, UNAMID, also notes with grave concern the so-called "warning statement" by a Darfur rebel leader against the mission's use of Sudanese airports, especially airports in Darfur. In response, the mission stressed its impartiality in the Darfur conflict and reminded all parties of its mandate to protect civilians and ensure unfettered access for aid deliveries. It called on the parties to ensure the safety and security of peacekeepers, aid workers and their equipment. The Secretary-General's Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Margot Wallstrom, has welcomed the conviction and sentencing for rape and crimes against humanity of several army officers by a Congolese military court. The rapes were committed in January in Fizi, a town in the north-eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Ms. Wallstrom noted that the military court in Baraka, in eastern DRC, not only reacted swiftly to the deal with the crimes, but by all accounts also conducted the legal proceedings in a fair and efficient manner. The sentences send a strong signal that sexual violence is not acceptable and will not be tolerated, she said. It also shows that accountability for sexual violence is possible. We have copies of her statement in my office. The Secretary-General is also aware of the sentencing and he certainly agrees with Ms. Wallstrom's statement. He is likely to address this topic in Los Angeles later today. Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro addressed the Commission on the Status of Women earlier today, and said that the creation of UN Women marks a historic achievement. "Our hope is that UN Women will galvanize worldwide efforts to realize the rights and opportunities of women and girls," she said. We have copies of her statement in my office. I have a statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General on the earthquake in New Zealand. The Secretary-General is deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction of property in New Zealand as a result of the earthquake that struck Christchurch and surrounding areas on 22 February. He extends his deepest condolences to the families of those who have been killed, injured or rendered homeless by this still unfolding tragedy. He acknowledges the ongoing efforts by the Government of New Zealand to help those affected. The Secretary-General stresses the readiness of the United Nations to contribute to its efforts in any way needed. That's what I have for you. Questions? Yes, Masood? QUESTION: Martin, in his conversation with Mr. Qadhafi on Monday, as you said, did... I know what the Secretary-General said because that was part of your statement. Did the Secretary-General say that Mr. Qadhafi was alleging that there are some gangs of youngsters high on drugs doing these activities and that is why the situation is becoming that bad? Did he say that to the Secretary-General? NESIRKY: Well, as I think you know, Masood, it is not customary to divulge the interlocutors' comments. But what I can tell you is that the remarks in that 40-minute telephone conversation were rather similar to the comments that we have heard Colonel Qadhafi make this morning. QUESTION: Okay. Also, I wanted to ask you about this earthquake in New Zealand. Has the Government of New Zealand asked for any help from the United Nations so far or not? NESIRKY: At this stage, I don't think so. But, as we have just said, the United Nations is obviously ready to contribute to its efforts if asked to do so. Yes? QUESTION: Thank you, Martin. In his statement attributable to the Spokesperson on 21 February on Libya, the Secretary-General said, and I quote: "Such attacks against civilians, if confirmed, would constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law and would be condemned by the Secretary-General in the strongest terms." And in his remarks to the press on Libya in Los Angeles, also yesterday, and as you read, he was shocked and disturbed by scenes of airplanes and helicopters shooting civilian people. Is the Secretary- General now ready to condemn strongly the violence in Libya? NESIRKY: Of course! Of course, it goes without saying, absolutely, that he condemns the violence that has been unleashed on demonstrators in Libya; there is no question of that. And also... sorry? QUESTION: Why doesn't he say that? NESIRKY: It says very clearly, in the statements and in the remarks that he has made, the way he feels about this. What is really important here is that the Secretary-General spoke to the Libyan leader to make it absolutely clear that the violence needed to stop, violence against demonstrators. And he spoke extremely clearly, and indeed forcefully, with the Libyan leader, Colonel Qadhafi, to underline the importance of respect for human rights. And he said yesterday evening in Los Angeles again that the scenes that have been reported and witnessed are, of course, unacceptable and they must stop immediately. And he also said that they would constitute a serious violation of international humanitarian law. You have seen that the High Commissioner for Human Rights has made similar comments on that particular aspect. Yes, Sylviane? QUESTION: Thanks to you, Martin. Do you hear me? In light of the situation in the Middle East, do you think that it is now time for the Secretary-General to travel to the area, to the Middle East, and to come or do something about it, instead of doing only declarations or statements? I have a second question also. Can I have it now or say it now or not? NESIRKY: Please do. QUESTION: It is about Lebanon. It is demarcation [of] the maritime border between Lebanon and Israel. UNIFIL [United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon] Director of Political and Civil Affairs Milos Strugar said that the demarcation of the maritime border required the approval of both sides and also a request from the specialized circuit at the UN. Has this request been done already by the UN regarding the demarcation of the maritime border between the two countries? NESIRKY: On the second, let me find out. On the first, the Secretary-General has spent a lot of time, valuable time, because it is an extremely important moment that we are witnessing, on the telephone with regional and world leaders to discuss what has been unfolding across the Middle East and North Africa. As you also know, the Secretary-General will be dispatching senior officials to Egypt in the coming days, and I would hope to be able give you a bit more detail on that quite soon. I think that that is an important part of the picture. Any visit by the Secretary-General requires careful planning, of course, and we would need to look at that quite carefully. Harvey? [The Spokesperson added that, regarding Lebanon, the Lebanese army has suggested that a maritime security line be established in the area. UNIFIL could assist in this process, but only if both Lebanon and Israel would request or agree to our involvement. This is a matter first and foremost for the parties to agree on.] QUESTION: A follow-up on an issue of protocol. Who does the Secretariat regard as being in charge or its interlocutor at the Libyan Mission, given that Mr. [Ibrahim] Dabbashi yesterday seemed to be speaking as Charge d'Affaires, but this morning, the Ambassador turned up after being absent for a few days, with a slightly different take on the Mission's position. So who is the one to speak to or to listen to? NESIRKY: Well, going by protocol, Ambassadors, Permanent Representatives, present their credentials to the Secretary-General. The person who has presented those credentials is the official representative of that Government unless the Government says otherwise. Yes, Jonathan? QUESTION: Yeah, Martin, I know you can't disclose the specifics of the 40-minute conversation that Ban had, but that's an extraordinarily long conversation to have. Is there any sense of the reaction that Qadhafi gave Ban that you can share with us, because we're sort of in the dark here? Perhaps you can fill us in a little bit as to whether he agreed with what Ban Ki-moon was saying, or he defied what Ban Kimoon was saying. And also, does the Secretary- General plan to have any further telephone conversations with Qadhafi, has he tried to reach him today, for instance, and been denied a conversation? NESIRKY: On the latter part of your question, I think the Secretary-General has made his views to Colonel Qadhafi abundantly clear. And to the first part of your question, you are right, and I mentioned it already -- it's simply not the way that it is done for us to disclose the details of what the other party has said during a conversation. However, as I have said, I would certainly characterize the remarks as being strikingly similar to those that were made today by Colonel Qadhafi in his speech, which was of similar epic length. And I would also note that the Secretary-General himself said that whatever the explanation provided by Colonel Qadhafi, the violence needs to stop and human rights need to be respected. I'm going this way, and then I am coming to you. Yes? QUESTION: Sure. I wanted to ask you a couple of things on Libya. One is, can you confirm that Colonel Qadhafi's daughter, Ayesha, is a UN system Goodwill Ambassador with a Laissez-Passer that remains open until 2013? And what does... If so, what does the Secretary-General think about this goodwill ambassadorship? Will it be revoked? Is it, what is your position on it? NESIRKY: As I understand it, she is a national Goodwill Ambassador in Libya for UNDP [United Nations Development Programme]. On the other details you have asked, I will check. QUESTION: I want to ask on some mercenary question. There are some press reports that Colonel Qadhafi has published advertisements seeking mercenaries in Nigeria and Guinea and -- in Ghana, it's unclear if it's in writing or not -- and I just wonder, since the UN has some presence in these countries, one, are you aware of it -- maybe you are not -- is it something that the UN, the type of thing that the UN will look into in the sense of how it would violate as would relate to international law, the solicitation and recruitment of people to fight against domestic protesters and opponents? NESIRKY: Well, we have heard reports along these lines about the use of mercenaries or seeking mercenaries. At this point, I don't have any further detail on what the UN may or may not be doing to look into that further. Okay, yes? QUESTION: Martin, this might just be very trivial clarification, but I am just wondering if the SecretaryGeneral specifically mentioned that he would support or call for investigations into war crimes, rather than saying that it was a violation also of international law? NESIRKY: I think the expression is international humanitarian law, that's specifically what he has mentioned. And obviously, Ms. Navi Pillay has talked in more detail. She is a judge of some experience, and she has spoken quite specifically about what she has in mind. Yes, Masood? QUESTION: Martin, maybe on Friday, is the Secretary-General getting ready to visit Egypt, am I correct in understanding what you are saying? NESIRKY: No, that's not what I said. That's not what I said, Masood. I said "senior officials"; the Secretary-General has said that senior officials will go to Egypt in the coming days. QUESTION: So, the question arises, will the Secretary-General visit... NESIRKY: And I just answered that question when Harvey asked me. QUESTION: Okay. No, no, I am just saying; no, he is not visiting -- I just wanted to make sure that such a thing did not take place on Friday; that your conversation to the effect they didn't take place on Friday. NESIRKY: No. And I think I am losing you a bit here, Masood. To be very clear, the Secretary-General has said that he is going to dispatch senior officials to Egypt soon. And I was asked just now, by Harvey -or, I beg your pardon, by Sylviane -- whether this would include a visit to the region; that it was time for a visit to the region, and I answered about the senior officials' visit to Egypt and that he has spent a lot of time, important time, in conversations with regional leaders and world leaders. And that any visit by the Secretary-General, any visit, requires careful planning. That's what I said. Yes, Mr. Abbadi, and then I am coming to you. QUESTION: Thank you, Martin. Just as a follow-up to the question earlier from my colleague on the protocol aspect, if you will. Request for a meeting of the Security Council normally is by request from Member States, not from ambassadors sitting in missions. Ambassadors ask for a meeting of the Council on the basis of a letter from the Foreign Ministry and, in this case, presumably there is no such letter emanating from the Foreign Ministry of Libya. So, on what basis, legal basis, is the Security Council meeting? NESIRKY: I think you know what I am going to say, Mr. Abbadi -- ask the Security Council. Next question? QUESTION: I have a political question. We were told outside the Security Council this morning that the Deputy Ambassador would be addressing that private meeting at 3 p.m. If the Libyan Ambassador turns up to that meeting, does the Security Council have to defer to him and take his briefing, or can they hear from both? NESIRKY: I think you'd have to ask the Council what they plan to do. QUESTION: Did the Council share any information with you, whether they will at 3 p.m. go for a resolution? Did they share any such information? NESIRKY: Well, the short answer is no, they have not, because they have yet to meet. Yes, Jonathan? QUESTION: Is the Secretary-General pleased that Libya is now being debated within the Security Council and is it his position that -- I know that he is not in a position to recommend something going to the Security Council officially, but it's up to Member States to determine what they want to do in the Security Council -- but would he like to see many of these matters that we are witnessing in North Africa and the Middle East to be debated within the Security Council? NESIRKY: Well, look, I think the Secretary-General was quite explicit yesterday evening when he spoke to journalists in Los Angeles where he said that I hope again that the Security Council will take this matter up on an urgent basis. And I think that that speaks for itself, that he wanted to see that. Of course, in the meantime, that has now come to pass. More generally, the second part of your question, it really is for the Council to decide. Everybody knows what is happening in the region, and everybody is watching it very closely. It's for the Council to decide what topics they wish to take up. Okay? QUESTION: I wanted to ask you a non-Libya question. NESIRKY: By all means. Make a change. QUESTION: Sure. There was a filing over the weekend on, with the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC)... NESIRKY: Start again, please. QUESTION: Yeah, there was a filing with the Prosecutor of the ICC that has been widely reported in the Australian media. It's largely against the [Permanent Representative] of Sri Lanka, saying that he should be prosecuted. But it has a couple of paragraphs, one which says there is a basis to question whether Vijay Nambiar was in fact an innocent neutral intermediary. And then it has a factual, a paragraph that it says is facts, saying that Nambiar, through the UN's 24-hour dispatch, told Colvin that Mahinda Rajapakse, Gotabaya Rajapakse and Palitha Kohona had assured Nambiar that the LTTE [Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam] members who surrendered would be treated like normal prisoners of war if they hoisted a white flag high. I wanted to know what the UN's response to this now, why the reported filing? Is that an accurate statement of fact and what's the UN's response to the characterization? NESIRKY: Well, first of all, the filing is as reported in the newspaper. QUESTION: No, no, the file; I can give you a copy of the filing if you want it, it's public, it's been made public by two Tamil organizations that filed it with [Luis Moreno] Ocampo's Office. It was picked up in Australia, I guess because of the Kohona angle, but I just want to know, since Mr. Nambiar is the Chief of Staff of the UN, what is the response to the characterization of him as possibly involved and the factual statement of him conveying these assurances from the President of Sri Lanka? NESIRKY: Well, a couple of points. The second is that I think you would need to check with the International Criminal Court's Prosecutor about something that has been filed to the ICC Prosecutor. I think you would need to look at that. Secondly, on the second part of your question, I really don't have any comment on that at this time. Okay? QUESTION: [inaudible] what Mr. Nambiar... NESIRKY: I said I don't have any comment on it at this time. Okay, all right, thank you very much. What's that? QUESTION: Qadhafi has apparently just said that he has vowed to fight to the last drop of blood. So that doesn't sound like he is heeding the Secretary-General's call here. So what might we expect of... NESIRKY: Well, Jonathan, with the greatest of respect, Jonathan, it's not just the Secretary-General who has said this. Of course, he picked up the phone and spoke to Colonel Qadhafi. But you have seen statements from very many people around the world making the same point. Whether it was, it might not have been on the phone, to Colonel Qadhafi, but it was said publicly. That's one point. And the other is that his comments were not made just while we were sitting here; they were made before this briefing started. I've seen them. It does not change the urgency of the call, not just by the Secretary-General, but by many people in the international community for the bloodshed to stop, and for the Libyan authorities to respect human rights. And it is obviously in that context that there will be a meeting of the Security Council this afternoon. Thank you. QUESTION: Is there a UN team in Libya... NESIRKY: There is a country team in Libya; there is a country team in Libya. There are obviously concerns, security concerns; that goes without saying. I can assure you that my colleagues who deal with safety and security are taking the right precautions to ensure that our people are kept safe. QUESTION: Have they sent any cables, stuff like that, to update the Secretary-General on the situation there? NESIRKY: The Secretary-General is extremely well briefed on what is happening, not just in Libya, but across the region, I can tell you. QUESTION: Does the SG believe that Qadhafi's stepping down is the proper solution for this ongoing crisis in Libya? In his conversation with him, all this, what is happening, is this the proper thing for Qadhafi to do now? NESIRKY: What's important is for the leadership in Libya, as elsewhere across the region, and indeed beyond the region, to listen to what the people are saying. What they are saying is quite clear in many different respects. They have social grievances, political grievances and other concerns -- that the leadership in Libya and in any other country in the region should listen very carefully to what the people are saying. And that's something the Secretary-General has said consistently and repeatedly in the last couple of weeks, as I think you know. Thanks very much. END Copyright © 2011 Roll Call, Inc. Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women’s commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Webnewswire.com/ Attachment Link: http://www.webnewswire.com/node/674135 Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. “Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier,” Ms. Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. “Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women,” she added. Ms. Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls’ school enrolment and retention rates in many countries, but the quality of education has not kept pace, particularly in the developing world. “Many children leave school without basic literacy and numeracy skills. Girls and women are underrepresented in science and technology, education and employment. They are simply not getting the knowledge and skills they need for today’s competitive and changing job market. “Your discussions at this session can help connect the dots among those key issues affecting women’s prospects and well-being,” said Ms. Migiro. She said the launch of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will galvanize worldwide efforts to realize the rights and opportunities of women and girls. “UN Women will build on the strong foundation of international norms and policies developed by the United Nations over decades. It will provide a strong and unified voice. It will work throughout the United Nations system to strengthen coherence and to ensure accountability,” said Ms. Migiro. She also encouraged the Commission, a functional body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), to explore ways to reinforce the new Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health, which aims to save the lives of more than 16 million women and children over the next four years. Michelle Bachelet, the Executive Director of UN Women, noted that despite progress in the status of women in many fields, women continue to be trafficked, girls are forced to drop out of school to get married and many women and girls lack access to social services. “Worldwide, there are too few women who are at decision-making tables when peace, trade or climate change agreements are being negotiated,” Ms. Bachelet told members of the Commission. “The specific and urgent challenges of reaching women – especially in rural areas, in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, is something that we need to hear more about,” she said, referring to the anti-poverty goals world leaders have pledged to achieve by 2015. “The ways that women are affected by natural disasters, as well as conflict and displacement and the challenges they face gaining access to decision-making in every sector are also important topics for this body,” she said. Outlining UN Women’s thematic priorities, Ms. Bachelet said the agency will focus on expanding women’s voice, leadership and participation; ending violence against women; strengthening the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality a priority in national, local and sectoral planning and budgeting. The priority theme of the Commission’s session this year is “Access and participation of women and girls in education, training and, science and technology.” “Women must be encouraged to have equal access to ICT [information and communications technology] training and education as well as the new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities generated by ICTs,” said Ms. Bachelet. “Women globally are challenging gender stereotypes about ICT users and demanding the right to participate in ICT research and development,” she added. Lazarous Kapambwe, the President of ECOSOC, spoke out against gender stereotypes in education, which he said led both women and men to segregated careers paths, with adverse consequences for women in economic opportunity and the labour market. He pointed out that women’s participation in the labour force in 2008 was estimated at 52.6 per cent, compared to 77.5 per cent for men. In the 20-24 age group, women continued to lag behind men in labour force participation in all regions, with South Asian recording the greatest gap at 82 of per cent of men and 27 per cent of women employed or seeking employment, Mr. Kapambwe said. “While Governments have primary responsibility for achieving the goals of gender equality and women’s empowerment, partnerships and strategic alliances among all stakeholders are key to achieving effective, concrete and measurable results for women and girls,” he said. Headline: Françoise Hetto-Gaasch la 55e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme des Nations unies New York Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: gouvernement.lu Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4165303542&z=1250248922 Le 24 février 2011, Françoise Hetto-Gaasch, ministre de l'Égalité des chances, tiendra un discours lors du débat général organisé par la Commission de la condition de la femme des Nations unies à New York. Ensuite, la ministre rencontrera Michelle Bachelet, secrétaire générale adjointe et directrice exécutive de UN women, pour une entrevue bilatérale. Françoise Hetto-Gaasch rencontrera par la suite Margot Wallström, représentante spéciale du secrétaire général pour la violence sexuelle dans les conflits armés. Elle s'entretiendra également avec Glenda Auxiliadora Ramírez Noguera, ministre de la Famille du Nicaragua, et Suzanne Clément, coordinatrice et cheffe de Condition féminine du Canada, avant de participer au lancement de la nouvelle agence "ONU-Femmes". Le 25 février, la ministre participera au groupe task force pour adolescents dont la concertation de haut niveau a été placée sous le titre: "Invest in the future: Empower adolescent girls now". Suivra ensuite un dialogue interactif pour évaluer les progrès réalisés dans l'application des conclusions concertées pour éliminer toutes les formes de violence et de discrimination à l'égard des jeunes filles. Enfin, Françoise Hetto-Gaasch aura encore une entrevue bilatérale avec Jane Stewart, représentante spéciale de l'Organisation internationale du travail auprès de l'ONU. Une entrevue à la division gender du Département de maintien de la paix de l'ONU est également prévue. Headline: UN Women"s Commission in Session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Prensa Latina - Cuba Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4165655720&z=1250248928 23 de febrero de 2011, 10:54United Nations, Feb 23 (Prensa Latina) Gender equality and women's access to science and technology were the issues under discussion on Wednesday at the 55th session of the UN Commission on Women Status. Policy in this area is the focus of discussion for the first panel of the annual meeting, which opened Tuesday at the United Nations headquarter in New York. UN deputy secretary-general Asha-Rose Migiro talked at the opening about the importance of education for raising the status of women in society, warning that more than two-thirds of illiterate people worldwide are women. The chief of United Nations Women (UN Women) agency, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, stated that despite progress against the smuggling of women, that crime continues, and girls are taken out of school to be married off. The UN meeting program will also debate the need to eliminate discrimination and violence against girls, and the relationship between gender equality and sustainable development. The elimination of preventable maternal mortality, rural women as a driving force to eradicate poverty and hunger, and a gender-based perspective for developing, implementing and assessing national policies and programs are also on the list. Other specific themes are the situation of Palestinian women; women, girls and HIV/AIDS; violence against women, human rights and the elimination of maternal mortality and morbidity. This is the commission's first session after the implementation of the UN Women agency in January. Its official name is Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women’s commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Walta Info - Online Attachment Link: http://www.waltainfo.com/index.php? id=25537&Itemid=48&option=com_content&task=view Addis Ababa, February 23, 2011 – Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. “Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier,” Ms. Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. “Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women,” she added. Ms. Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls’ school enrolment and retention rates in many countries, but the quality of education has not kept pace, particularly in the developing world. “Many children leave school without basic literacy and numeracy skills. Girls and women are underrepresented in science and technology, education and employment. They are simply not getting the knowledge and skills they need for today’s competitive and changing job market. “Your discussions at this session can help connect the dots among those key issues affecting women’s prospects and well-being,” said Ms. Migiro. She said the launch of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will galvanize worldwide efforts to realize the rights and opportunities of women and girls. “UN Women will build on the strong foundation of international norms and policies developed by the United Nations over decades. It will provide a strong and unified voice. It will work throughout the United Nations system to strengthen coherence and to ensure accountability,” said Ms. Migiro. She also encouraged the Commission, a functional body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), to explore ways to reinforce the new Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health, which aims to save the lives of more than 16 million women and children over the next four years. Michelle Bachelet, the Executive Director of UN Women, noted that despite progress in the status of women in many fields, women continue to be trafficked, girls are forced to drop out of school to get married and many women and girls lack access to social services. “Worldwide, there are too few women who are at decision-making tables when peace, trade or climate change agreements are being negotiated,” Ms. Bachelet told members of the Commission. “The specific and urgent challenges of reaching women – especially in rural areas, in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, is something that we need to hear more about,” she said, referring to the anti-poverty goals world leaders have pledged to achieve by 2015. “The ways that women are affected by natural disasters, as well as conflict and displacement and the challenges they face gaining access to decision-making in every sector are also important topics for this body,” she said. Outlining UN Women’s thematic priorities, Ms. Bachelet said the agency will focus on expanding women’s voice, leadership and participation; ending violence against women; strengthening the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality a priority in national, local and sectoral planning and budgeting. The priority theme of the Commission’s session this year is “Access and participation of women and girls in education, training and, science and technology.” “Women must be encouraged to have equal access to ICT [information and communications technology] training and education as well as the new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities generated by ICTs,” said Ms. Bachelet. “Women globally are challenging gender stereotypes about ICT users and demanding the right to participate in ICT research and development,” she added. Lazarous Kapambwe, the President of ECOSOC, spoke out against gender stereotypes in education, which he said led both women and men to segregated careers paths, with adverse consequences for women in economic opportunity and the labour market. He pointed out that women’s participation in the labour force in 2008 was estimated at 52.6 per cent, compared to 77.5 per cent for men. In the 20-24 age group, women continued to lag behind men in labour force participation in all regions, with South Asian recording the greatest gap at 82 of per cent of men and 27 per cent of women employed or seeking employment, Mr. Kapambwe said. “While Governments have primary responsibility for achieving the goals of gender equality and women’s empowerment, partnerships and strategic alliances among all stakeholders are key to achieving effective, concrete and measurable results for women and girls,” he said. (UN News) Headline: Combatir violencia de género ONU-Mujeres es prioridad Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: [email protected] (Notimex/Nueva York Media Outlet: El Siglo de Torreón - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4165884246&z=1250248931 Organismos que promueven los derechos de las mujeres, la igualdad de género y justicia social en 75 países consideraron que la máxima prioridad de ONU-Mujeres debe ser combatir la violencia contra las féminas en el mundo, de acuerdo con Oxfam. Según el estudio publicado este miércoles por el organismo humanitario, 72 por ciento de los cien organismos encuestados opinó que reducir el número de ataques contra las mujeres debe ser la principal misión de la agencia presidida por la ex presidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet, que se presentara mañana de manera oficial. El informe sugiere que la respuesta de las activistas envía un claro mensaje para que ONU-Mujeres cumpla su promesa de trabajar con los gobiernos del mundo para que éstos rindan cuentas respecto a la promoción de los derechos y el desarrollo de la población femenina. 'Sin alinear su trabajo con las necesidades y prioridades de las mujeres en cada país, especialmente en las áreas rurales, es improbable que la agencia logre su misión', expresó Farah Karimi, directiva de Oxfam. De acuerdo con el Fondo de Población de la ONU, una de cada tres mujeres en el mundo ha sido golpeada, forzada a tener sexo o abusada, usualmente por su pareja íntima o por un familiar. Por su parte, el Comité de la ONU para la eliminación de la discriminación contra las mujeres (CEDAW, por sus siglas en inglés) ha indicado que mucha de la violencia de género obedece a 'actitudes patriarcales', que hacen que persistan 'leyes, costumbres y prácticas discriminatorias'. El comité afirmó que dos millones de niñas entre los cinco y 15 años de edad son forzadas a prostituirse cada año, y que al menos 130 millones de mujeres han sufrido de mutilación genital, práctica extendida en 28 países. En ese sentido, 84 por ciento de las activistas consultadas por Oxfam expresaron que las mujeres rurales eran el grupo con la mayor necesidad de ser asistido, así como las féminas que sufren de alguna discapacidad o no cuentan con educación. Las otras prioridades delineadas por las activistas respecto de ONU-Mujeres incluyen, en ese orden, garantizar el acceso de la población femenina a la toma de decisiones, crear sistemas de justicia confiables para ellas e impulsar el empoderamiento económico femenino. 'La ONU ha fallado hasta ahora a las mujeres en el mundo en desarrollo. El 70 por ciento de las personas que viven en condición de pobreza son mujeres, 60 por ciento de los seropositivos en el Africa subsahariana son mujeres y niñas, y la violencia de género aumenta a niveles alarmantes', declaró Karimi. ONU-Mujeres, creada tras al menos cuatro años de negociaciones entre los Estados miembros de Naciones Unidas y promotores de la igualdad de género, fusiona cuatro oficinas de Naciones Unidas dedicadas a impulsar el desarrollo femenino en el mundo, la más conocida de las cuales era UNIFEM. Su presupuesto anual, de al menos 500 millones de dólares, será del doble de recursos con los que contaban las cuatro agencias combinadas. La agencia será presentada mañana en el marco de la Comisión de la condición jurídica y social de la mujer, que se celebra del 22 de febrero al 4 de marzo en la ONU. Headline: Bachelet denuncia falta de avances en igualdad de género Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Por CLAUDIA TORRENS Media Outlet: Houston Chronicle - Online Attachment Link: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sp/us/7440562.html Demasiadas mujeres en el mundo son víctimas del tráfico de personas, forzadas a abandonar sus estudios y casarse demasiado pronto, sin acceso a servicios básicos ni leyes laborales que las protejan, denunció el martes la directora ejecutiva de ONU-Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet. Durante un discurso en una cumbre sobre mujeres celebrada en la sede de Naciones Unidas, la ex presidenta chilena destacó que los avances en igualdad de género y de representación son "frágiles y poco uniformes". "Alrededor del mundo hay demasiadas pocas mujeres sentadas en las mesas donde se toman decisiones sobre paz, comercio o cambio climático", dijo Bachelet. Precisamente desigualdades como éstas son las que impiden avances en el desarrollo, paz y seguridad, destacó. Por ese motivo la ex presidenta prometió enfocarse en aumentar la voz de la mujer en los sectores de liderazgo y luchar por poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres reforzando leyes que las protejan. La promoción de la defensa de la mujer entre los hombres es también importante, dijo, y ahí la educación juega un papel muy importante. "La transición de ONU-Mujeres para convertirse en una entidad dinámica e innovadora que integre todas estas funciones y mandatos es compleja y aún tenemos pasos claves que dar", dijo Bachelet. La agencia "ONU Mujeres" fue creada en junio del 2010 para consolidar cuatro organismos de la ONU dedicados al progreso y bienestar de la mujer, pero la organización inició su trabajo en enero. Bachelet dijo que la agencia aún está contratando personal y analizando sus recursos. Bachelet finalizó en marzo su mandato presidencial con un alto índice de popularidad. La defensa de los derechos de las mujeres fue uno de los temas por los que luchó durante su presidencia. La ex funcionaria dijo en septiembre que "ONU Mujeres" trabajará con un presupuesto inicial de 500 millones de dólares anuales y pidió que las naciones que apoyaron su creación se comprometan a invertir más. La ex presidenta destacó el martes que erradicar los estereotipos de género será también una de sus prioridades. Eso significará reconsiderar materiales educativos en ciertos países y sensibilizar a los docentes. La ciencia y la tecnología también deberían responder a las necesidades de hombres y mujeres y el "contenido de la investigación y el desarrollo deberían ser sensibles a temas de género", señaló. La cumbre sobre mujeres en la ONU, llamada Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres, durará hasta el 4 de marzo y este año tocará temas como el acceso de las niñas a la educación y la erradicación de la violencia y discriminación contra niñas. Headline: La Directrice de l'ONU-Femmes devant la Commission de la condition de la femme Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: United Nations News Service Attachment Link: http://www.un.org/apps/newsFr/storyF.asp?Cr=femmes&Cr1=&NewsID=24540 23 février 2011 – Ministres et représentants d'États Membres ont ouvert mardi la cinquantecinquième session de la Commission de la condition de la femme et ont entendu pour la première fois la Directrice exécutive d'ONU-Femmes, Michelle Bachelet, énumérer les priorités de cette nouvelle entité composite de l'ONU. Après les déclarations liminaires et le lancement du débat général, la Commission a organisé deux tables rondes sur le thème « Accès et participation des femmes et des filles à l'éducation, la formation, la science et la technologie, y compris à la promotion d'un accès égal des femmes au plein-emploi et au travail décent ». « Nous ferons des priorités relatives à l'égalité entre les sexes un élément central de la planification et de la budgétisation, à la fois aux niveaux national, local et sectoriel », a assuré dans son allocution l'ancienne Présidente du Chili et Directrice exécutive d'ONU-Femmes. Michelle Bachelet a indiqué que sous sa direction, ONU-Femmes s'efforcerait de mettre un terme à la violence faite aux femmes, d'accélérer la mise en uvre de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité et d'améliorer l'autonomisation économique des femmes. Nous veillerons aussi à élargir le leadership et la participation des femmes aux processus de prise de décisions, a-t-elle promis. Évoquant le thème central des travaux de la Commission, Mme Bachelet a affirmé que l'élargissement de l'accès à l'éducation à lui seul ne suffisait pas. Il faut également améliorer la qualité et la pertinence de l'éducation. « L'investissement dans l'éducation est un investissement vital tant comme moteur du développement que comme catalyseur de l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes », a renchéri Asha-Rose Migiro, ViceSecrétaire générale de l'ONU, relevant notamment que deux tiers des analphabètes dans le monde sont des femmes, un chiffre qui demeure inchangé depuis 20 ans. La Directrice exécutive d'ONU-Femmes a également appelé les membres de la Commission à s'attaquer systématiquement aux stéréotypes, « cause première » de la ségrégation dans le travail, afin de garantir une égalité d'accès des femmes au marché de l'emploi. Appuyant ces propos, LazarousKapambwe de la Zambie, Président du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC), a indiqué qu'en 2008, 77,5% des hommes dans le monde occupaient un emploi, contre 52,6% des femmes. La Vice-Secrétaire générale a également plaidé pour un accès équitable des femmes aux technologies de la communication et de l'information. En début de séance, la Commission a élu Tetsuya Kimura du Japon, au poste de Vice-Président pour remplacer Takashi Ashiki, démissionnaire. Elle a nommé Efraim Gomez de la Suède, à son Groupe de travail sur la communication en remplacement de Nicolas Burniat de la Belgique, également démissionnaire. M. Gomez travaillera avec Cho Hyung-hwa de la République de Corée, Kadra Ahmed Hassan de Djibouti, Irina Velichko du Bélarus et Julio Peralta du Paraguay. La Commission de la condition de la femme doit achever sa session le 4 mars. Headline: La Directrice de l'ONU-Femmes devant la Commission de la condition de la femme Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: AllAfrica.com Feb 23, 2011 (United Nations/AllAfrica Global Media via COMTEX News Network) -- Après les déclarations liminaires et le lancement du débat général, la Commission a organisé deux tables rondes sur le thème « Accès et participation des femmes et des filles à l'éducation, la formation, la science et la technologie, y compris à la promotion d'un accès égal des femmes au plein-emploi et au travail décent ». « Nous ferons des priorités relatives à l'égalité entre les sexes un élément central de la planification et de la budgétisation, à la fois aux niveaux national, local et sectoriel », a assuré dans son allocution l'ancienne Présidente du Chili et Directrice exécutive d'ONU-Femmes. Michelle Bachelet a indiqué que sous sa direction, ONU-Femmes s'efforcerait de mettre un terme à la violence faite aux femmes, d'accélérer la mise en oeuvre de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité et d'améliorer l'autonomisation économique des femmes. Nous veillerons aussi à élargir le leadership et la participation des femmes aux processus de prise de décisions, a-t-elle promis. Évoquant le thème central des travaux de la Commission, Mme Bachelet a affirmé que l'élargissement de l'accès à l'éducation à lui seul ne suffisait pas. Il faut également améliorer la qualité et la pertinence de l'éducation. « L'investissement dans l'éducation est un investissement vital tant comme moteur du développement que comme catalyseur de l'égalité entre les hommes et les femmes », a renchéri Asha-Rose Migiro, Vice-Secrétaire générale de l'ONU, relevant notamment que deux tiers des analphabètes dans le monde sont des femmes, un chiffre qui demeure inchangé depuis 20 ans. La Directrice exécutive d'ONU-Femmes a également appelé les membres de la Commission à s'attaquer systématiquement aux stéréotypes, « cause première » de la ségrégation dans le travail, afin de garantir une égalité d'accès des femmes au marché de l'emploi. Appuyant ces propos, LazarousKapambwe de la Zambie, Président du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC), a indiqué qu'en 2008, 77,5% des hommes dans le monde occupaient un emploi, contre 52,6% des femmes. La Vice-Secrétaire générale a également plaidé pour un accès équitable des femmes aux technologies de la communication et de l'information. En début de séance, la Commission a élu Tetsuya Kimura du Japon, au poste de Vice-Président pour remplacer Takashi Ashiki, démissionnaire. Elle a nommé Efraim Gomez de la Suède, à son Groupe de travail sur la communication en remplacement de Nicolas Burniat de la Belgique, également démissionnaire. M. Gomez travaillera avec Cho Hyung-hwa de la République de Corée, Kadra Ahmed Hassan de Djibouti, Irina Velichko du Bélarus et Julio Peralta du Paraguay. La Commission de la condition de la femme doit achever sa session le 4 mars. Copyright © 2011 United Nations. Distribué AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com) Headline: Le Secrétaire général adjoint aux opérations de maintien de la paix, M. Alain Le Roy, a souligné, ce matin, lors de l’ouverture de la session de fond du Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix –ou Comité des 34-, que le maintien de la pa Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: United Nations News Service Attachment Link: http://www.un.org/News/fr-press/docs/2011/AGPKO206.doc.htm Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix Session de fond de 2011 217e et 218 e séances – matin et après-midi LE COMITÉ SPÉCIAL DES OPÉRATIONS DE MAINTIEN DE LA PAIX OUVRE SA SESSION DE FOND M. Alain Le Roy présente les progrès réalisés dans les quatre dimensions de l’initiative « Nouvel Horizon » M. Le Roy a espéré que 2011 verrait des progrès permettant de doter le personnel des opérations de maintien de la paix des structures politiques et opérationnelles, des ressources et des directives nécessaires pour assurer une mise en œuvre efficace des tâches qui lui ont été confiées. Présentant le rapport du Secrétaire général sur l’application des recommandations du Comité spécial*, M. Le Roy a énuméré les progrès enregistrés au cours de l’année écoulée pour clarifier et réaliser les principales tâches des Nations Unies en matière de maintien de la paix, de renforcement des capacités, de mesures d’appui aux missions et d’amélioration des mécanismes de planification, de gestion et de supervision des missions, les quatre dimensions de l’initiative « Nouvel Horizon », lancée en juillet 2009. La Secrétaire générale adjointe à l’appui aux missions, Mme Susana Malcorra, a rappelé, de son côté, les objectifs de la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions, lancée en 2010 pour répondre à des défis logistiques et administratifs rencontrés par l'ONU. Elle repose sur quatre piliers, a-t-elle dit, citant la modification des mécanismes de financement des missions, la création d’un centre mondial et de centres régionaux de services, la création de modules de déploiement et le renforcement des capacités d’intervention. Auparavant, le Président de l’Assemblée générale, M. Joseph Deiss, avait appelé à adapter le processus du maintien de la paix aux nouveaux contextes et aux nouveaux défis. « Mais, aujourd’hui, plus qu’hier, il nous faut également tirer le meilleur parti des ressources à notre disposition », a-t-il aussi souligné. M. Deiss a invité le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix à poursuivre ses efforts en matière de protection des civils qui, a-t-il dit, est une « question prioritaire ». La Présidente du Comité des 34, Mme Joy Ogwu, a estimé que, dans un contexte de ressources limitées, il serait « sage » d’investir dans la prévention des conflits. Lors du débat qui a suivi, de nombreuses délégations ont rendu hommage aux 164 personnes tombées dans l’exercice de leur mission en 2010, qui fut l’une des années les plus tragiques pour le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies en termes de pertes civiles et militaires. Plusieurs pays ont observé que la réussite d’une opération de maintien de la paix dépendait d’un mandat clair, crédible et réalisable. De nombreuses délégations, comme celles de la Hongrie, au nom de l’Union européenne, des États-Unis ou du Pakistan, ont insisté sur le volet de la protection des civils des opérations de maintien de la paix. Le Canada, qui s’exprimait également au nom de l’Australie et de la Nouvelle-Zélande (CANZ), s’est félicité des progrès réalisés au cours de l’année écoulée par les États Membres en faveur d’une approche commune dans ce domaine. Certains pays, comme la Turquie, ont insisté sur l’importance des partenariats entre les Nations Unies et les organisations régionales ou sous-régionales pour le renforcement des capacités des Nations Unies dans le domaine du maintien de la paix. Le Mouvement des pays non alignés, le Groupe de Rio et l’Association des Nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (ANASE), représentés respectivement par le Maroc, le Chili et la Thaïlande, ont mis l’accent sur la nécessité de respecter les principes du maintien de la paix des Nations Unies, à savoir le consentement des parties, le non-recours à la force -à l’exception de la légitime défense- et l’impartialité. En début de séance, le Comité avait élu par acclamation Mme Joy Ogwu (Nigéria) à sa présidence et M. Mohamed Sarwat Selim (Égypte) au poste de Rapporteur. Avaient été élus Vice-Présidents, Mme Asako Okay (Japon) et MM. Diego Limeres (Argentine), Gilles Rivard (Canada) et Zbigniew Szlek (Pologne). Le Comité a, de même, établi un Groupe de travail plénier, chargé d’examiner le fond du mandat confié au Comité spécial par l’Assemblée générale, et que préside M. Rivard. Dans le cadre de cette session, le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix est aussi saisi des rapports du Secrétaire général sur l’appui aux opérations de maintien de la paix de l’Union africaine autorisées par l’ONU**, sur l’état d’avancement de la stratégie globale d’appui aux missions***, sur la mise en service des équipes opérationnelles intégrées**** et sur la poursuite d’infractions commises contre des soldats de la paix sur le terrain*****. Le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix, ou « Comité des 34 », a été établi en 1965 par la résolution 2006 (XIX) de l’Assemblée générale pour entreprendre une étude d´ensemble de toute la question des opérations de maintien de la paix sous tous leurs aspects. Les États Membres qui font partie du Comité spécial sont au nombre de 147, pour la plupart des anciens ou actuels contributeurs en personnel aux opérations de maintien de la paix. Le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix poursuivra son débat général demain, mercredi 23 février, à partir de 10 heures. * A/65/680 et A/65/680/Add.1, ** A/65/510-S/2010/514 *** A/65/643 **** A/65/669 *****A/65/700 Débat général M. JOSEPH DEISS, Président de l’Assemblée générale, a estimé que les travaux du Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix portent sur l’essentiel des problèmes auxquels les Nations Unies sont amenées à se focaliser tels que la contribution à l’instauration de la paix dans le monde. Le maintien de la paix est une emblématique active de l’ONU, dont le rôle est de rétablir la paix dans un pays en conflit et de sauver la vie de nombreux enfants et femmes dans divers pays, a-t-il déclaré, ajoutant que ce travail ne peut être fait et réussi sans les efforts fournis par les personnels militaire et de police qui sont déployés sur le terrain. Le prix Nobel de la paix, décerné à l’ONU pour le maintien de la paix il y a quelques années, a rappelé M. Deiss, a récompensé à juste titre leurs efforts. « Il est important que tous les États Membres de l’ONU participent à toutes les questions afférentes au maintien de la paix, afin de donner plus de légitimité à ce qui est fait au sein des Nations Unies », a ensuite souligné le Président de l’Assemblée générale. M. Deiss a d’autre part appelé à adapter le processus de maintien de la paix aux nouveaux contextes et aux nouveaux défis, rappelant à ce propos que le rapport Brahimi avait déjà mis en exergue cette nécessité. « Mais, aujourd’hui, plus qu’hier, il nous faut également tirer le meilleur parti des ressources à notre disposition », a-t-il aussi souligné, expliquant notamment les difficultés financières auxquelles font face actuellement les États en raison de la crise financière mondiale. Beaucoup a été accompli au fil des ans, mais il reste encore énormément à faire dans plusieurs domaines, a aussi indiqué le Président, en invitant ainsi le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix à poursuivre ses efforts en matière de protection des civils « qui, a-t-il dit, est une question prioritaire ». Le maintien de la paix doit être aussi replacé dans le contexte du développement de la paix à long terne, a-t-il par ailleurs ajouté, en insistant sur l’insertion du processus de maintien de la paix dans le cadre général de la consolidation de la paix. Mme JOY OGWU (Nigeria), Présidente du Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix, a averti, dans ses brèves remarques, que le paradigme des opérations de maintien de la paix est en train de changer. Aussi, a-t-elle insisté sur la nécessité de faire le point sur la conduite de processus de maintien de la paix aujourd’hui, avec pour objectifs de tirer les enseignements utiles devant permettre de « rendre plus efficaces nos opérations ». « Nous nous réunissons à un moment où notre action collective est mise à rude épreuve, où elle est confrontée à des défis nouveaux et doit faire face à des causes de conflits de plus en complexes et diversifiés », a souligné la Présidente du Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix. Elle a ensuite appelé les États Membres à s’intéresser aux cas des sociétés où il n’existe pas de socle social, et à les aider pour que les jeunes ne se livrent pas à la violence » qui risque de déstabiliser les États. La Présidente a indiqué par ailleurs que les troupes du maintien de la paix qui se doivent d’être mobiles sur le terrain se voient confrontées malheureusement à un manque d’hélicoptères pour s’acquitter pleinement de leur mission. Elle a de ce fait appelé les pays fournisseurs à poursuivre leur coopération avec l’ONU en cette matière. Le maintien de la paix est une composante dans une architecture plus étendue de la sécurité dans des pays touchés par les conflits, a aussi indiqué Mme Ogwu, qui a estimé que les soldats de la paix devront, à l’avenir, jouer aussi un rôle « de consolidateurs de la paix ». À l’heure actuelle, l’ONU doit faire plus avec moins de ressources, et dans ces circonstances, il serait « sage » d’investir dans la prévention des conflits, a conclu Mme Ogwu, avant de se féliciter du fait que le Comité spécial ait accueilli deux nouveaux membres en son sein, ce qui porte à 147 le nombre total de ceux-ci. M. ALAIN LE ROY, Secrétaire général adjoint aux opérations de maintien de la paix, s’est félicité que le Comité des opérations de maintien de la paix comprenne désormais 147 membres. Le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies représente, a-t-il dit, un partenariat global unique, qui réunit l’Assemblée générale, le Conseil de sécurité et le Secrétariat dans un effort conjoint de maintenir la paix et la sécurité dans le monde. Les opérations de maintien de la paix font face à de nombreuses épreuves dans le monde entier, a-t-il déclaré. Il convient de faire de 2011, a-t-il dit, l’année « où nous commençons collectivement à démontrer l’impact opérationnel des efforts du Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix concernant l’élaboration des politiques et la réforme du maintien de la paix dans les missions clefs sur le terrain ». La dernière décennie, a expliqué M. Le Roy, a été marquée par une montée exponentielle du nombre et de la taille des opérations de maintien de la paix. Il a constaté une consolidation de cette tendance, même si les demandes d’effectifs de police continuent de croître. Avec le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix, il convient de chercher à comprendre les défis qui ont surgi, à en tirer les enseignements et à préparer le maintien de la paix pour l’avenir. Il a attiré l’attention du Comité sur le fait que si la croissance des opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies semblait se ralentir, leur complexité demeurait en revanche incroyablement élevée. Le Secrétaire général adjoint a ainsi évoqué brièvement les défis auxquels sont confrontées certaines des missions les plus difficiles des Nations Unies, comme au Darfour, en République démocratique du Congo (RDC), en Haïti après le tremblement de terre, en Côte d’Ivoire, au Sud-Soudan, au Tchad, au Timor-Leste, au Libéria, au Liban ou en Afghanistan. M. Le Roy a indiqué que le rapport du Secrétaire général sur l’application des recommandations du Comité des opérations de maintien de la paix présentait les progrès enregistrés au cours de l’année passée dans la clarification et la réalisation des principales tâches des Nations Unies en matière de maintien de la paix, de renforcement des capacités, de dispositions d’appui aux missions et d’amélioration des mécanismes de planification, de gestion et de supervision des missions, les quatre dimensions de l’initiative « Nouvel Horizon ». Il a espéré que 2011 permettra des progrès en vue de doter le personnel des opérations de maintien de la paix des structures politiques et opérationnelles, des ressources et des directives nécessaires pour assurer une mise en œuvre efficace des tâches qui lui ont été mandatées. M. Le Roy a souligné qu’il accordait une haute priorité à la mise en œuvre de la résolution 1325 (2000) du Conseil de sécurité sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité. L’année 2011, a-t-il dit, sera l’occasion de tirer les leçons d’une analyse publiée au début du mois sur les 10 ans d’application de la résolution. Les missions de maintien de la paix, a-t-il ajouté, ont eu un impact important sur les réformes institutionnelles liées à l’égalité entre les sexes et à l’autonomisation des femmes, à l’accroissement de leur participation électorale et de leur représentation. Il a mis l’accent sur la nécessité d’aller plus en détail et d’appuyer plus avant l’autonomie des femmes au cours des 10 prochaines années. Le Secrétaire général adjoint a en outre annoncé que le Département des opérations de la paix et le Département de l’appui aux missions avaient continué à travailler ensemble de façon transparente, précisant notamment que les équipes opérationnelles intégrées gérées par le Bureau des opérations du DOMP constituaient désormais le mécanisme principal fournissant des orientations stratégiques et opérationnelles intégrées aux missions. Il a de même fait état du Groupe directeur pour une action intégrée qu’il préside, ainsi que du lancement d’une évaluation complète du commandement et du contrôle dans le maintien de la paix en vue de faire les améliorations nécessaires. S’agissant de la question essentielle des capacités, M. Le Roy s’est félicité de l’engagement actif des États Membres au cours de la première année de la stratégie globale de développement. Cet effort, a-t-il dit, vise à une mise en œuvre efficace des mandats en comblant les lacunes critiques dans les domaines des ressources matérielles, militaires et civiles pour que les soldats de la paix puissent être bien formés et préparés. Le Secrétaire général adjoint a néanmoins mis l’accent sur le manque d’unités d’hélicoptères dans certaines opérations, comme la Mission des Nations Unies au Soudan (MINUS), l’Opération hybride Union africaine-Nations Unies au Darfour (MINUAD) ou la Mission de l’Organisation des Nations Unies pour la stabilisation en République démocratique du Congo (MONUSCO). M. Le Roy a souligné que le Secrétariat avait identifié une initiative pilote en trois points destinée aux composantes militaires, permettant de tester une méthodologie d’élaboration de normes opérationnelles de base en collaboration avec les contributeurs aux opérations de maintien de la paix. Lancée en 2010, l’initiative pilote est axée au départ sur les tâches opérationnelles et les besoins en capacités des bataillons d’infanterie, des officiers d’état-major, et du service d’appui médical militaire. En matière de protection des civils, la mise en œuvre des mandats continue d’être l’une des tâches opérationnelles les plus ardues pour le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies, a-t-il affirmé. Il a expliqué que le Département des opérations de maintien de la paix et le Département de l’appui aux missions avaient élaboré en 2010 un concept opérationnel touchant la protection des civils dans le cadre des opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies. Ils s’attachent actuellement à quatre éléments essentiels à l’exécution des mandats de protection des civils: l’élaboration d’un projet de cadre stratégique destiné à guider le développement des stratégies de protection des civils; l’amélioration du prédéploiement et de la formation en cours de mission; un descriptif des exigences en terme de ressources et de capacités nécessaires pour l’exécution des mandats de protection des civils; et un examen des processus de planification. Enfin, s’agissant des moyens de renforcer l’efficacité opérationnelle des missions de maintien de la paix, M. Le Roy a rappelé que l’an dernier, le Comité avait souligné la nécessité d’intensifier le dialogue entre les États Membres et le Secrétariat, notamment en réfléchissant aux mesures à prendre pour donner aux missions la possibilité de se prémunir contre les menaces susceptibles de peser sur l’exécution des mandats, la sûreté et la sécurité du personnel de maintien de la paix et les processus de paix en cours. Depuis lors, le dialogue sur les aspects militaires, notamment la dissuasion, la préparation pour le combat et l’usage de la force, s’est renforcé, et ce, par le biais de trois conférences régionales. Mme SUSANA MALCORRA, Secrétaire générale adjointe à l’appui aux missions, a d’abord présenté l’implication récente de son Département dans le fonctionnement de diverses missions actuellement menées par l’ONU. Elle a ainsi souligné qu’il avait été difficile pour son Département de fournir du matériel au personnel technique déployé dans le cadre de l’organisation des référendums au Soudan. Le Département a tiré des enseignements de la tenue du scrutin du 9 janvier dernier au Sud-Soudan, a-telle dit. En Côte d’Ivoire, le Département a été amené à fournir des rations alimentaires et du matériel aux contingents en pleine crise électorale. En Haïti, il a participé à la reconstruction et aidé dans le cadre du processus électoral en cours. Le Département continue d’apporter son soutien à l’Union africaine et aux pays fournisseurs d’effectifs en leur offrant les moyens nécessaires à leur déploiement, a assuré Mme Malcorra. Le maintien de la paix, a-t-elle insisté, est le fruit d’un partenariat mondial « qui exige une attention de tous en tout temps ». Pour réussir cette entreprise, il faut l’implication de nombreux acteurs dans un contexte où les défis sont nombreux et où les États doivent faire face à une crise financière grave, a-t-elle reconnu. C’est d’ailleurs en raison de cette situation et à la demande de l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU que le Département a demandé aux missions de réduire de 90 millions leur budget. « Il nous faut faire plus avec moins de moyens », a-t-elle dit, en saluant les efforts entrepris en ce sens par les missions. Mme Malcorra a par ailleurs rappelé que la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions avait pour objectif de réorganiser en profondeur la manière dont les services d’appui sont assurés aux missions sur le terrain. Cette stratégie repose sur quatre piliers: la modification des mécanismes de financement des missions; la création d’un centre mondial et de centres régionaux de services; la création de modules de déploiement; et le renforcement des capacités d’intervention, une démarche délibérée visant à s’attacher des capacités civiles externes et à renforcer les capacités civiles internes. Ces derniers mois, a déclaré Mme Malcorra, le Département a travaillé au réaménagement des centres d’Entebbe en Ouganda, et de celui d’Italie. Le Département a pu tirer avantage de l’utilisation du Centre régional de services d’Entebbe dans le cadre de l’appui à l’Opération des Nations Unies en Côte d’Ivoire et dans le cadre du démantèlement de la MINURCAT, a-t-elle indiqué. Mme Malcorra a plaidé pour une amélioration des processus de recrutement des personnels de son Département en vue de disposer d’un effectif hautement qualifié, « très utile pour venir en aide aux Missions sur le terrain ». Le processus de maintien de la paix est un partenariat entre tous les États et le succès de la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions exige leur participation, a-elle souligné, ajoutant que ce succès contribuera à l’amélioration de la situation économique du pays hôte de la mission et au succès des futures missions. « Mon Département est prêt à intégrer toute démarche en vue de renforcer la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions et à examiner le processus de remboursement des fournisseurs de contingents », a conclu Mme Malcorra. M. MOHAMMED LOULICHKI (Maroc), qui s’exprimait au nom du Mouvement des pays non alignés, a affirmé que le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies se trouvait à une croisée des chemins. L’échelle et la complexité des opérations de maintien de la paix ont atteint des niveaux qui posent de graves défis, a-t -il dit. Le représentant a mis l’accent sur la nécessité de respecter les principes du maintien de la paix des Nations Unies, à savoir le consentement des parties, le non-recours à la force -à l’exception de la légitime défense- et l’impartialité. Les pays non alignés défendent également les principes de l’égalité souveraine, de l’indépendance politique, de l’intégrité territoriale de tous les États et de la nonintervention dans les domaines qui relèvent essentiellement de leur juridiction nationale. Le représentant a plaidé en faveur du renforcement d’un partenariat efficace entre l’ONU et l’Union africaine en vue d’améliorer la planification, le déploiement et la gestion des opérations de maintien de la paix en Afrique. Il a estimé également que les opérations de maintien de la paix devraient bénéficier dès le départ d’un appui politique et des ressources humaines, financières et logistiques nécessaires, ainsi que de mandats clairement définis et réalisables et de stratégies de sortie. Ceci suppose, a-t-il dit, que le Département des opérations de maintien de la paix ne doit pas se substituer aux moyens de règlement des conflits. M. Loulichki a par ailleurs insisté sur la dynamique des interactions entre le maintien de la paix et la consolidation de la paix, lesquels, a-t-il assuré, ne doivent pas être appréhendés séparément. Il a en particulier affirmé que l’appropriation nationale était essentielle au succès des activités précoces de consolidation de la paix dans un contexte de maintien de la paix. Il a en outre estimé que tous les pays développés, notamment les cinq membres permanents du Conseil de sécurité, devraient partager le fardeau du maintien de la paix et engager leurs troupes sur le terrain sous le commandement et le contrôle des Nations Unies. Le représentant a indiqué que le Mouvement des pays non alignés accordait une grande importance à la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions, prenant note du rapport du Secrétaire général sur les progrès de sa mise en œuvre. Il a, en particulier, exhorté le Secrétariat à continuer, à cet égard, à travailler en étroite coopération avec les États Membres, notamment les pays contributeurs de contingents. M. Loulichki a déclaré que le Mouvement des pays non alignés réaffirmait que la protection des civils incombait en premier lieu au pays d’accueil et insistait sur la nécessité d’adopter une approche holistique. Enfin, le Mouvement des pays non alignés réitère l’importance qu’il attache à la sécurité des Casques bleus et se dit profondément préoccupé par la précarité de l’environnement sécuritaire de nombreuses missions de maintien de la paix, a-t-il ajouté avant de conclure. M. CSABA KÖRÖSI (Hongrie), s’exprimant au nom de l’Union européenne, a appelé l’ONU à s’adapter aux nouveaux défis auxquels fait face le maintien de la paix. L’Union européenne, a-t-il dit, continuera d’appuyer le renforcement du processus, en œuvrant à l’amélioration de son efficacité. Les effectifs militaires et policiers peuvent contribuer à consolider la paix, mais pour cela, il faudrait que les mandats des missions pour lesquelles ils sont déployés définissent clairement leur rôle, a souligné M. Körösi. L’Union européenne, a-t-il ajouté, reconnaît aussi le rôle que peuvent jouer les soldats dans l’amélioration de la situation économique et sociale des États sortant d’un conflit. M. Körösi a par ailleurs estimé qu’il faudrait mieux définir le volet protection des civils dans les mandats des opérations de la paix, en appelant à une coordination sur le terrain des activités de l’ONU dans ce domaine. Il a ensuite encouragé le Secrétariat à développer une approche robuste du maintien de la paix qui intègre une vision politique. L’Union européenne, a également déclaré le représentant, reconnaît les manquements et limites auxquels sont confrontées les opérations la paix et s’engage à trouver avec ses partenaires des solutions possibles. S’agissant de l’appui aux missions, le délégué a appuyé pleinement la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions, avant d’appeler le Secrétaire général à veiller à ce que cette Stratégie « prenne véritablement en compte la nécessité de réduire l’impact des OMP sur l’environnement ». M. Körösi a par ailleurs mis en exergue l’appui de l’Union européenne à la mise en œuvre de la résolution 1325 qui appelle, notamment, à la protection des femmes contre les violences sexuelles et à une participation active des femmes dans tous les processus de paix. Il a enfin rappelé qu’il incombait à toutes les parties engagées dans un conflit de protéger le personnel de maintien et d’assurer leur sécurité, tout en condamnant fermement les auteurs des enlèvements et attaques contre ce personnel. M. CHRISTOPHER SIMONDS (Canada), qui s’exprimait également au nom de l’Australie et de la Nouvelle-Zélande (CANZ), a estimé qu’au cours de la dernière année, nous avons été témoins de certains succès importants dans les activités de maintien de la paix. Il a cité ainsi les exemples de la MINUL au Libéria, de la MINUS au Sud-Soudan ou de la MINUSTAH en Haïti, à la suite du tremblement de terre. Il faut, a-t-il dit, miser sur les succès, tirer les leçons des expériences positives et chercher à les appliquer à l’échelle de toutes les missions. Il convient d’établir, selon lui, une compréhension commune des secteurs qui posent problèmes et chercher des façons efficaces de combler les lacunes en matière d’efficacité opérationnelle, de qualité et de capacités. De même, il faut comprendre les défis inhérents aux mandats des soldats du maintien de la paix sur le terrain et à l’autorité qui leur est dévolue. Le CANZ, a-t-il poursuivi, se félicite des progrès réalisés au cours des 12 derniers mois par les États Membres en faveur d’une approche commune en matière de protection des civils. Il est impératif, a-t-il ajouté, d’obtenir un consensus sur le Cadre stratégique visant à orienter le développement des stratégies de protection des civils, dont l’élaboration avait été demandée par le Comité. L’approbation du Cadre stratégique permettra de préparer des directives plus précises sur le terrain et d’établir les assises de l’élaboration de lignes directrices essentielles aux soldats de la paix qui aideront tant le personnel déployé sur le terrain que les responsables de mission à s’acquitter de leurs responsabilités. Le représentant a par ailleurs mis l’accent sur la nécessité pour le Comité de trouver des solutions pratiques visant à orienter le Secrétariat dans la planification du développement des capacités et à élaborer des outils de formation adéquats visant à appuyer la préparation préalable au déploiement des pays fournisseurs de contingents et de policiers. Il a insisté en outre sur l’élaboration de stratégies susceptibles de permettre de trouver les ressources nécessaires, d’enchaîner et d’exécuter les tâches de stabilisation initiale mandatées, et d’élaborer des indicateurs et des jalons de progrès pour jeter les bases des politiques de transition vers les missions de consolidation de la paix. Enfin, M. Simonds a souligné la nécessité de trouver des solutions novatrices pour que les missions renforcent le rôle des femmes dans les pays qui se relèvent d’un conflit et d’améliorer la capacité de protéger les droits de tous les citoyens devenant rapidement des victimes là où les institutions en matière de sécurité nationale comportent des lacunes. M. OCTAVIO ERRÁZURIZ (Chili), intervenant au nom du Groupe de Rio, a d’abord souligné que les dimensions actuelles des opérations de maintien de la paix et leurs activités croissantes exigent de continuer à œuvrer à leur renforcement. Il a ensuite rappelé la nécessité pour les États Membres de continuer à suivre les principes directeurs des opérations de maintien de la paix (OMP), comme notamment le consentement des parties et le non-recours à la force sauf en cas de légitime défense. Le Groupe de Rio est fermement engagé au renforcement du Comité des 34 qui est l’unique tribune à même de lancer les idées utiles à l’amélioration de l’action des opérations de maintien de la paix, a-t-il fait savoir, avant d’appeler à un renforcement de la relation entre le Comité et le Conseil de sécurité. Le Groupe de Rio réitère son attachement à la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions, qui doit permettre d’assurer des services de qualité aux troupes déployées sur le terrain. M. Errázuriz a souhaité par ailleurs que les pays fournisseurs d’effectifs soient toujours impliqués à toutes les étapes de la planification des missions de paix. « Une meilleure coordination entre le Conseil de sécurité, les pays contributeurs de troupes et le Comité spécial est essentiel » dans l’amélioration de l’effectivité des OMP. Concernant le rôle des organisations régionales dans le maintien de la paix, le représentant a estimé que les efforts menés en collaboration avec l’Union africaine avaient permis des contributions importantes au maintien de la paix en Afrique. M. Errázuriz a ensuite insisté la nécessité pour le personnel du maintien de la paix d’avoir une conduite irréprochable dans leur mission. Sur ce point, le Groupe de Rio soutient la « politique de tolérance zéro » et salue les initiatives prises aux Nations Unies, en vue de mettre fin aux allégations d’abus commis par des membres du personnel. Le Groupe de Rio insiste aussi sur la nécessité d’apporter un soutien aux victimes de violence sexuelle. S’agissant de la question des remboursements pour le matériel appartenant aux contingents, le représentant a salué le consensus auquel est parvenu le Groupe de travail créé à cette fin. « On ne peut établir une paix à long terme sans combattre la faim et la pauvreté », a-t-il souligné, en appelant les fonds des Nations Unies à continuer à déployer leurs activités dans les pays qui en ont besoin. « Aujourd’hui, seulement 3% des effectifs militaires et 9% des effectifs policiers sont constitués de femmes », a-t-il noté, en soulignant que la représentation des femmes dans ces contingents devrait augmenter, en particulier au moment où l’on s’apprête à célébrer le dixième anniversaire de la résolution 1325. Concernant la situation en Haïti, il a engagé la MINUSTAH à tirer parti de ses capacités sur le terrain afin d’assurer et accélérer la reconstruction du pays. M. NATTAWUT SABYEROOP (Thaïlande), qui s’exprimait au nom de l’Association des Nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (ANASE), a affirmé que les États de l’ANASE insistaient sur l’importance des trois principes de base des opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies, à savoir le consentement des parties, l’impartialité et le non-recours de la force sauf en cas de légitime défense et la protection de son mandat. En outre, a-t-il ajouté, le respect des principes de la souveraineté, l’intégrité territoriale et la nonintervention dans les affaires relevant de la compétence interne des États doivent rester le fondement de toutes les opérations de maintien de la paix de l’ONU. Le représentant a estimé qu’une opération de maintien de la paix réussie devrait provenir d’un mandat clair, crédible et réalisable. Il a ainsi encouragé vivement à ce que les pays fournisseurs de contingents et de police soient consultés à un stade précoce de la rédaction du mandat. L’ANASE, a-t-il ajouté, affirme que la protection des civils relève de la responsabilité première du pays hôte. Il a exigé du Département des opérations de maintien de la paix qu’il travaille avec les États Membres pour compléter les modules de formation sur la protection des civils. De même, pour l’ANASE, le maintien de la paix et la consolidation de la paix ne devraient pas être nécessairement considérés comme un processus linéaire et séquentiel. Ils sont, au contraire, complémentaires et devraient être accomplis en parallèle lorsque cela est possible. M. PETER THOMSON (Fidji), s’exprimant au nom du Groupe des États d’Asie, a rappelé que cinq pays de la région figurent parmi les 10 plus gros fournisseurs d’effectifs policiers aux opérations de maintien de la paix, et que sur les 10 plus gros contributeurs financiers, trois appartiennent à la même région. Il est nécessaire que les opérations de maintien de la paix soient adaptées aux nouvelles exigences sur le terrain, a-t-il dit. Toute action en ce sens devra toujours être conduite dans le respect des principes directeurs des opérations de maintien de la paix, comme notamment le consentement des parties et le non-recours à la force sauf en cas de légitime défense, a-t-il rappelé. Il est important que le Conseil de sécurité définisse clairement les mandats des opérations de maintien et de consolidation de la paix afin d’éviter la reprise du conflit. Le Groupe des États d’Asie est préoccupé par l’absence de règles claires en ce qui concerne la protection des soldats de la paix des Nations Unies dans les zones de conflit, a souligné le représentant, en appelant le Secrétariat à combler ces lacunes. M. DAVID B. DUNN (États-Unis) a affirmé que le maintien de la paix était confronté à de véritables épreuves dans des circonstances changeantes. Les États-Unis, a-t-il déclaré, sont pleinement engagés en faveur de l’objectif du renforcement du maintien de la paix des Nations Unies. Le représentant a rappelé, à cet égard, le dernier discours du Président américain, M. Barack Obama, à la tribune de l’Assemblée générale dans lequel il avait souligné que le moment était venu de revigorer le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies. Il s’agit d’une priorité, a-t-il dit, insistant sur l’importance de renforcer les capacités en vue de lutter contre la violence, de la prévenir et d’appuyer l’état de droit. Des progrès importants ont été réalisés au cours de ces dernières années, a-t-il constaté, citant en particulier l’initiative « Nouvel Horizon » et la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions. Le représentant a également mis l’accent sur la nécessité de renforcer l’efficacité opérationnelle des missions de maintien de la paix. Il convient de faire en sorte, a-t-il dit, que les missions de maintien de la paix disposent de toutes les capacités et des orientations nécessaires pour qu’elles puissent s’acquitter de leurs tâches. M. HASAN KLEIB (Indonésie) a souligné que les opérations de maintien de la paix des Nations Unies ont eu un impact positif sur la vie de millions de personnes à travers le monde. L’augmentation sans précédent de la demande en mission de la paix est une marque de confiance envers l’Organisation et envers la manière avec laquelle les Casques bleus ont conduit dans une très large majorité leurs mandats, a-t-il déclaré. Aujourd’hui, les OMP, qui sont complexes et multidimensionnelles, sont déployées dans des régions à risques. Dans ce contexte, il a invité à une définition plus claire des mandats de ces OMP, sur la base des principes fondamentaux du maintien de la paix que sont le consentement du gouvernement du pays hôte, l’impartialité et le non-recours à la force sauf en cas de légitime défense. Le représentant, qui a rendu hommage aux membres du personnel ayant perdu leur vie au service des Nations Unies, a dit espérer que la nouvelle politique sur la gestion des risques liés à la sécurité, mise en place conjointement par les Départements des opérations de maintien de la paix et d’appui aux missions, aura des résultats positifs à très court terme. Il a ensuite appelé les États Membres à fournir les équipements, les ressources et les formations nécessaires aux OMP. Il a souhaité que le Conseil de sécurité et le Secrétariat veillent à ce que cette obligation soit remplie. Pour que la paix soit durable, le maintien de la paix doit faire partie d’une stratégie globale d’appui qui va vers la consolidation de la paix, a par ailleurs dit M. Kleib. Le maintien de la paix doit, a-t-il ajouté, intégrer également la stratégie déployée par le pays hôte dans ce domaine, afin d’assurer une véritable efficacité. Il a aussi souhaité une plus grande implication des organisations régionales dans le déploiement des OMP. De même, les capacités civiles faisant une place aux femmes doivent être apportées aux OMP dès leur établissement sur le terrain. « Aujourd’hui, l’Indonésie est fière d’avoir mis à la disposition de sept OMP de l’ONU un total de 1 805 effectifs civils et militaires, ce qui fait d’elle l’un des plus grands fournisseurs d’effectifs », a fait observer le représentant, avant de conclure. Mme REGINA MARIA CORDEIRO DUNLOP (Brésil) a estimé que le succès du maintien de la paix dépendait de sa durabilité. La représentante a mis l’accent sur la nécessité de garantir un rôle plus important aux missions de maintien de la paix dans le domaine de la consolidation de la paix, notamment lorsqu’il s’agit de renforcer le développement économique et l’inclusion sociale. Les missions de maintien de la paix doivent appuyer les gouvernements locaux et les populations dans la consolidation d’une société pacifique. Il ne suffit pas de lutter contre la violence armée, il faut aussi, a-t-elle dit, aider à établir une culture de la paix. De la même façon, les soldats de la paix ne doivent pas considérer les populations locales comme des victimes sans défense devant être protégées, mais s’engager à les aider à comprendre leurs espoirs et leurs aspirations, tout en étant clairs dans l’accomplissement de leur mandat. La représentante a également souligné que la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions était essentielle pour garantir la santé du système de maintien de la paix pour les années à venir. Elle a espéré que la discussion sur les aspects politique et militaire de la Stratégie sera conséquente au cours de cette session du Comité. M. ROBERTO RODRIGUEZ (Pérou) a constaté l’augmentation croissante des OMP et la complexité continue des cadres dans lesquels elles sont désormais appelées à fonctionner. Cette réalité appelle à une réponse plus adaptée, a-t-il reconnu. Dans toutes les OMP, la communauté internationale doit créer les conditions nécessaires pour assurer la transition vers une paix durable, en mettant l’accent sur l’interdépendance entre sécurité et développement, comme l’a souligné le Conseil de sécurité, lors de son récent débat sur la question. Les OMP doivent donc faire partie d’une politique globale, qui s’intéresse aussi aux causes des conflits et non pas simplement à leur cessation, a-t-il indiqué. Le représentant a ensuite insisté sur la nécessité de définir clairement les mandats des opérations de maintien de la paix, en gardant à l’esprit que cette définition garantit la légitimité et l’acceptation des OMP. Il a aussi souligné l’importance d’améliorer la coopération entre l’ONU et les pays fournisseurs d’effectifs de police et militaires, non seulement au Siège, mais aussi sur le terrain. M. Rodriguez a reconnu qu’il incombait en premier lieu à l’État hôte d’assurer la protection de la population civile. Il a cependant souligné la nécessité de définir des mandats plus appropriés permettant de protéger plus efficacement les civils et ceux qui leur apportent soutien et aide. Il a enfin condamné les attaques et violences menées contres les personnels de maintien de la paix, en exhortant les États Membres à traduire en justice les auteurs présumés de ces actes. M. IBRAHIM JAMAL (Bangladesh) a rappelé que son pays, un des importants pays contributeurs de troupes, avait subi la perte de 100 soldats de la paix au service des opérations de l’ONU. C’est pourquoi, il est utile d’adopter une approche intégrée et holistique pour garantir l’exécution de tâches complexes et multiples, a-t-il dit. Le Bangladesh accorde en outre une grande valeur à la vision du Secrétariat en matière de maintien de la paix. Le maintien de la paix doit être effectué en conformité avec les buts et objectifs consacrés dans la Charte des Nations Unies. Le représentant s’est déclaré en faveur d’un partenariat plus solide entre les Nations Unies et les organisations régionales. Le délégué du Bangladesh a ajouté que son pays plaidait pour des synergies plus importantes dans l’élaboration des missions et des mandats, ainsi que pour une coopération plus grande entre le Conseil de sécurité, l’Assemblée générale et les pays contributeurs de contingents lors de toutes les phases des missions, de leur conception à leur départ. Le représentant a également jugé nécessaire de renforcer les capacités de réaction rapide, que ce soit pour les militaires ou pour la police. Mme TINE MORCH SMITH (Norvège) a souligné l’augmentation et la complexité des OMP à l’heure actuelle, en estimant que les États fournissaient de plus en plus de ressources pour assurer le bon fonctionnement de ces OMP. La Norvège, qui se félicite de ces contributions, souligne qu’il faudrait maintenant veiller à ce que « les capacités déployées permettent de répondre aux besoins sur le terrain ». Mme Morch Smith a reconnu que dans le cadre des OMP, il était important de prendre en compte la stratégie de l’État hôte en matière de maintien de la paix. Elle a aussi exhorté à une étroite collaboration entre l’ONU et tous les autres acteurs engagés dans le maintien de la paix. La déléguée a en outre appuyé l’idée d’établir une base de normes utiles à la formation des troupes sur le terrain, en annonçant à ce propos que son pays verserait une contribution volontaire pour l’élaboration de ces normes. Elle a par ailleurs regretté le manque continu de personnel civil dans certaines missions, du fait de la lenteur du processus de recrutement. À cet égard, elle a souhaité que le processus de recrutement accorde une place importante aux femmes. « Il faut augmenter le recrutement des femmes parmi les Casques bleus », a-t-elle dit, en appelant également à accorder une attention particulière aux violences sexuelles et sexistes. Elle a conclu en attirant l’attention sur l’impact des OMP sur l’environnement. M. WANG MIN (Chine) a rappelé que l’an dernier, 164 soldats de la paix avaient perdu leur vie dans l’exercice de leur mission. Le représentant a affirmé que son pays continuait d’adhérer aux trois principes du maintien de la paix, lesquels, a-t-il précisé, représentent la clef du succès du maintien de la paix. Le délégué de la Chine a, en outre, mis l’accent sur la nécessité de mener une intégration coordonnée pour une transition harmonieuse du maintien de la paix vers la consolidation de la paix, puis le relèvement. Il a jugé nécessaire de pleinement intégrer le rôle de la Commission de consolidation de la paix (CCP), des institutions des Nations Unies pour le développement, de la Banque mondiale et du Fonds monétaire international (FMI). Il convient également, selon le représentant, de développer une approche appropriée dans la mise en œuvre des mandats liés à la protection des civils. La protection des civils est réalisée par la promotion des processus politiques visant à un règlement pacifique des différends, a-t-il dit. La Chine, a-t-il déclaré, appuie les Nations Unies dans la mise en œuvre de la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions et le renforcement de l’efficacité opérationnelle des missions de maintien de la paix. M. MOURAD BENMEHIDI (Algérie), qui a noté que les OMP faisaient face actuellement à des situations de plus en plus complexes et à des contraintes budgétaires accrues, a appelé les États Membres à trouver des réponses à ces difficultés. De même, ils doivent s’atteler à l’élaboration de mandats clairs pour ces OMP, afin de leur permettre d’assurer efficacement leur mission et sauvegarder aussi la crédibilité de l’ONU. Ces mandats devront toujours cependant, a-t-il insisté, suivre les principes directeurs des opérations de maintien de la paix (OMP), comme notamment le consentement des parties et le non-usage de la force sauf en cas de légitime défense. Le représentant a estimé que les pays contributeurs de troupes avaient également leur part de responsabilités dans la mise en œuvre sur le terrain des mandats décidés par le Conseil de sécurité. Il a de ce fait souhaité des consultations étroites et significatives, de nature à améliorer les chances de succès des missions. La protection des civils doit dorénavant être considérée comme faisant partie des tâches classiques confiées à toutes les OMP en étroite collaboration avec l’État hôte, et non pas l’exception qui s’appliquerait à seulement huit OMP en cours, a-t-il insisté. M. Benmehidi qui a estimé que le concept de « missions robustes » ne pouvait être réduit au seul domaine militaire, a plaidé pour l’établissement de liens entre le maintien de la paix et le développement en incorporant une perspective de consolidation de la paix. L’Union africaine fait toujours face à de graves contraintes en matière de logistique et de capacités, ce qui entrave son action, a-t-il relevé, en invitant l’ONU et l’ensemble des donateurs à mettre à disposition de cette organisation les ressources financières et matérielles indispensables au renforcement de ses capacités. M. YOUSSOUFOU BAMBA (Côte d’Ivoire) a déclaré que les opérations de maintien de la paix s’avéraient aujourd’hui comme un outil irremplaçable qui apporte aux populations en situation de conflit une relative sécurité et un soutien essentiel à maints égards. Sa délégation est favorable à la mise en place d’une politique visant à renforcer l’efficacité de ces opérations par une collaboration effective avec les autres organisations régionales et internationales, notamment la Communauté économique des États de l’Afrique de l’Ouest (CEDEAO), organisation dont la Côte d’Ivoire est membre et qui est fortement impliquée dans la résolution de la crise postélectorale que le pays traverse depuis le 28 novembre 2010. La situation en Côte d’Ivoire continue de représenter une grave menace à la paix et à la sécurité en Afrique de l’Ouest en raison du refus obstiné de M. Laurent Gbagbo de céder le pouvoir qu’il a perdu par les urnes, a regretté le représentant. Il a poursuivi en expliquant qu’actuellement, la démocratie était bafouée, les violations des droits de l’homme étaient quotidiennes. En outre, les médias d’État, contrôlés par le camp de M. Gbagbo, lancent des messages de haine incitant à la violence contre les partisans de la République et contre le personnel de maintien de la paix. Le Gouvernement légitime est l’objet d’un blocus intolérable et l’entité illégale aux ordres de M. Gbagbo continue de défier impunément la communauté internationale, a-t-il fait remarquer. Depuis le début de cette crise postélectorale, on dénombre plus de 500 morts, l’existence de six charniers dont l’accès reste interdit à la division des droits de l’homme de l’ONUCI et plus de 50 000 Ivoiriens ont fui vers des pays voisins, a encore précisé le représentant. Le Gouvernement du Président élu, M. Alassane Ouattara, déplore ces faits et condamne dans les termes les plus forts ces agissements, a-t-il poursuivi. C’est pourquoi, le représentant a exhorté le personnel de l’ONUCI à poursuivre sa mission et à ne pas se laisser intimider, et a invité les Nations Unies à faire tout son possible pour accomplir sa mission de protection des civils ivoiriens. Fort de ce constat, le délégué a affirmé qu’il était indéniable que la protection des civils en situation de conflit armé reste au cœur même des opérations de maintien de la paix et nécessite l’adoption de mesures concrètes et effectives. Il a déclaré que « le climat qui prévaut en Côte d’Ivoire, illustre de façon saisissante l’impérieuse nécessité pour la communauté internationale de s’unir pour adopter des mesures urgentes et effectives qui font prévaloir la légitimité et le droit international ». Sa délégation préconise notamment de renflouer les effectifs de l’ONUCI de 2 000 soldats supplémentaires et de lui fournir deux hélicoptères de transport et trois d’attaque, ce qui constituerait une « réponse robuste » à la défiance continue de M. Gbagbo face à la communauté internationale. La délégation ivoirienne souhaite que la résolution 1265 du Conseil de sécurité, qui cite des mesures possibles à adopter en situations de conflit armé dans lesquelles des civils sont pris pour cibles ou dans lesquelles l’acheminement de l’assistance humanitaire destinée aux civils est délibérément entravé, puisse être mise en œuvre sans délai. M. CLAUDE HELLER (Mexique) a souligné que, pour garantir leur succès, les opérations de maintien de la paix devraient disposer de mandats clairs et réalisables, de ressources adéquates, d’un engagement sans équivoque des parties, ainsi que d’un accord général de paix qui inclut les causes structurelles des conflits. Les défis auxquels le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies fait face exigent également de la part du Conseil de sécurité et de l’Assemblée générale des actions et des stratégies précises. Le représentant a souligné la nécessité d’établir un dialogue permanent sur le fond entre le Conseil de sécurité, le Comité spécial des opérations de maintien de la paix, la Cinquième Commission de l’Assemblée générale, la Commission de consolidation de la paix (CCP) et les contributeurs de contingents. Le délégué a mis l’accent sur la nécessité d’un renforcement de la coopération avec les organisations régionales et sous-régionales et des capacités locales dans le domaine de la prévention et de la résolution des conflits. M. Heller a également exprimé le rejet de son pays de toute attaque contre le personnel des Nations Unies, mettant l’accent, à cet égard, sur le plein respect de la résolution 1502 (2003) du Conseil de sécurité. Il a enfin insisté sur la protection des civils dans les conflits armés, en particulier des femmes et des enfants. M. SERGE A. BAVAUD (Suisse) a précisé les trois sujets prioritaires pour la Suisse en matière de maintien de la paix. Le premier est la protection des civils qui, selon lui, doit continuer à représenter une des tâches opérationnelles essentielles pour le maintien de la paix des Nations Unies. « La protection des civils demeure critique pour la réputation de l’ONU », a poursuivi le délégué, avant de saluer le Cadre stratégique présenté par le Secrétariat qui comprend des éléments et paramètres destinés à aider les hauts responsables des missions à élaborer des stratégies de protection des civils détaillées et adaptées aux particularités du contexte et de la notion d’opération de chaque mission. Ce document atteste, a-t-il dit, de la détermination à systématiser la planification des tâches de protection des civils, et la Suisse soutient pleinement cet effort. La deuxième priorité pour la Suisse a trait à la relation complexe entre maintien de la paix et consolidation de la paix. Cette relation nécessite, selon M. Bavaud, une conceptualisation cohérente, réaliste et coordonnée afin d’arriver à une paix à long terme et au développement durable. À cet effet, la Suisse reste convaincue que le rôle et les capacités de la Commission de consolidation de la paix doivent être développés de manière à lui permettre de contribuer plus significativement à la définition des tâches de consolidation de la paix d’une mission de maintien de la paix, notamment dans l’élaboration de son mandat, pendant sa mise en œuvre, puis pour faciliter une transition adéquate dans la phase menant à son retrait. Le thème des « femmes et maintien de la paix » représente, pour la Suisse, le troisième sujet prioritaire, a indiqué le représentant, qui a assuré que son gouvernement accueillait favorablement la création d’une série d’indicateurs globaux pour assurer le suivi de la résolution 1325 et encourageait le Comité des opérations de maintien de la paix à les reconnaître. En outre, les nouvelles structures créées en 2009 et 2010 telles que ONU-femmes et le Bureau du Représentant spécial du Secrétaire général pour la lutte contre les violences sexuelles commises en période de conflits, doivent, a estimé le délégué, être pleinement associées aux discussions du maintien de la paix. Leur expertise pourra ainsi être mise à profit afin de généraliser la dimension sexospécifique qui se pose dans le contexte des tâches du maintien de la paix, a-t-il précisé. M. Bavaud a appelé le Comité des 34 à poursuivre ses efforts pour prévenir et réprimer l’exploitation et les abus sexuels dans les opérations de maintien de la paix. La Suisse est également favorable à une plus forte participation des femmes aux missions, a-t-il assuré avant de conclure. M. PETER THOMSON (Fidji) a indiqué que depuis l’engagement solennel pris en octobre 1970 par son Premier Ministre de l’époque, à l’occasion de l’adhésion de son pays aux Nations Unies, « Fidji avait fait de son mieux » pour jouer un rôle actif dans le domaine du maintien de la paix, un des domaines clefs de l’ONU. « Tout en étant très fiers de ce que nos soldats de la paix ont accompli, nous devons cependant porter notre attention sur les défis qui restent à surmonter », a-t-il indiqué. Le maintien de la paix a atteint une ampleur sans précédent et les déploiements ont atteint des chiffres historiques en 2010 et c’est pourquoi, nous devons être déterminés à renforcer notre engagement en la matière, a-t-il souligné. Le représentant a aussi plaidé pour une étroite collaboration entre le Conseil de sécurité et les pays fournisseurs de contingents militaires ou de police et le Secrétariat de l’ONU, en appelant à accorder aux missions une souplesse afin de leur permettre de s’acquitter de leur mandat, notamment pour assurer la protection et la sécurité des personnels sur le terrain. M. Thomson a aussi salué les actions déployées par les Départements des opérations de maintien de la paix et de l’appui aux missions dans l’amélioration de l’efficacité des OMP. Il faut aussi dans ce cadre donner la réactivité nécessaire au commandement des OMP, a-t-il insisté, en rappelant que tout mandat devra respecter les principes du respect du consentement des parties, de l’impartialité et du non-recours à la force sauf en cas de légitime défense, et de la non-ingérence dans les affaires intérieures des États hôtes. M. ERTUĞRUL APAKAN (Turquie) a affirmé que son pays était de plus en plus engagé dans les efforts des Nations Unies en faveur du maintien de la paix et de la consolidation de la paix. Le représentant a ajouté que la Turquie soutenait pleinement le rôle directeur des Nations Unies dans les opérations de maintien de la paix. Il a notamment mis l’accent sur la nécessité d’élaborer un cadre politique stratégique intégré, cohérent et bien coordonné. Grâce à une telle structure, a-t-il dit, le système de l’ONU peut développer des mandats clairs, réalistes, crédibles et réalisables, à l’échelle des ressources qui lui sont allouées. Le délégué de la Turquie a également estimé que la Stratégie globale d’appui aux missions représentait une excellente approche pour surmonter les défis. Il a, à cet égard, jugé crucial l’établissement des centres régionaux et mondiaux de services. M. Apakan a en outre insisté sur l’importance des partenariats entre les Nations Unies et les organisations régionales ou sous-régionales pour le renforcement des capacités des Nations Unies dans le domaine du maintien de la paix. Il a ainsi appuyé le renforcement de la coopération avec les organisations régionales, en particulier avec l’Union africaine. M. LIM YOON BOON (Singapour) a souhaité que la relation entre le maintien et la consolidation de la paix devienne plus effective qu’elle ne l’est aujourd’hui. Il a ensuite noté que la protection des civils avait déjà été incluse dans les mandats de plusieurs missions sur le terrain, avant de souligner que le manque de capacités et de ressources ne permet pas une pleine mise en œuvre des mandats en ce domaine. Aussi, a-t-il invité les États Membres à « passer à l’action », en apportant les ressources nécessaires à ces OMP, et plus spécifiquement en renforçant les capacités policières et civiles dans les divisons de police de ces OMP. Après avoir salué les progrès récemment accomplis dans la réorganisation des centres régionaux de services d’appui aux missions, le représentant a souhaité que le Département de l’appui aux missions précise mieux les activités incombant d’une part au centre mondial et d’autre part aux centres régionaux de services. M. AMJAD HUSSAIN B. SIAL (Pakistan) a affirmé que son pays était en première ligne des efforts collectifs d’appui pour maintenir la paix et la sécurité internationales. Il a ainsi rappelé que le Pakistan était le plus important contributeur de contingents aux opérations de maintien de la paix de l’ONU, avec plus de 10 600 éléments déployés dans neuf missions, et plus de 100 000 en 50 ans. Le représentant a estimé que le maintien de la paix devrait faire partie d’une solution politique globale qui vise également à régler les causes sous-jacentes des conflits. Il doit s’accompagner en outre d’une consolidation de la paix efficace qui est essentielle pour établir les fondations d’une paix et d’un développement durables. Pour le représentant du Pakistan, un maintien de la paix moderne doit avoir la protection des civils comme l’un de ses objectifs principaux. Il a par ailleurs mis l’accent sur la nécessité de respecter les principes guidant les opérations de maintien de la paix, à savoir le consentement des parties, l’impartialité et le non-recours à la force, sauf en cas de légitime défense. Le délégué du Pakistan a également insisté sur l’importance de consulter les pays contributeurs de troupes, non seulement au moment de l’élaboration des mandats, mais aussi au moment de leur mise en œuvre, de leur modification ou de leur renouvellement. Les pays contributeurs de contingents devraient bénéficier d’une plus grande représentation au Siège des Nations Unies, a-t-il dit. Headline: ONG creen que la violencia de género debe ser la prioridad de ONU Mujeres Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: EFE Naciones Unidas, 23 feb (EFE).- La erradicación de la violencia de género debe ser la principal prioridad de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres que dirige la expresidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet, según un informe de las organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG) Oxfam y VSO difundido hoy. El trabajo elaborado por estas dos organizaciones recoge las opiniones de cien activistas de 75 países sobre el papel que debe desempeñar la nueva institución, que el jueves se pondrá oficialmente en marcha con una ceremonia en la Asamblea General de la ONU. Según explica el documento, el 72% de las personas consultadas consideraron que el principal objetivo de la nueva agencia debe ser la lucha contra la violencia machista, ya que cerca de un 70% de las mujeres ha sido víctima de un acto de violencia en su vida, a menudo a manos de sus parejas o familiares. Asimismo, el estudio destaca la importancia de que ONU Mujeres cumpla con el compromiso de trabajar con los países de la organización para garantizar el respeto de los derechos de la mujer, pedir responsabilidades cuando se violen esos derechos e impulsar la igualdad de géneros. "ONU Mujeres es una gran oportunidad para cambiar el 'statu quo' en materia de derechos de la mujer. El mensaje de este centenar de activistas a Naciones Unidas es muy claro: Hay que llegar a la mujer y ayudarla a conseguir la capacidad de cambiar sus vidas", valoró en un comunicado de prensa la directora de la filial de Oxfam en Suecia, Farah Karimi. La activista advirtió de que la agencia debe ajustarse a las necesidades y prioridades de las mujeres, particularmente en las zonas rurales, si quiere cumplir la misión que la comunidad internacional le ha encomendado, y que "tiene que alejarse de los métodos de trabajo habituales si quiere tener una verdadera influencia en la vida real". El informe también indica que, según el 84% de los activistas consultados, la mujer que vive en el ámbito rural es la que necesita con mayor urgencia un enfoque particular, así como las discapacitadas y las que carecen de educación. Otras prioridades identificadas en el estudio son garantizar el acceso de la mujer a las esferas donde se adoptan decisiones, así como incrementar su poder económico y conseguir que la justicia atienda sus reclamaciones. "La ONU hasta ahora le ha fallado a la mujer en el mundo en desarrollo", afirmó la directora ejecutiva de VSO, Marg Mayne. Entre otras cosas, recordó que el 70% de los pobres y el 60% de las personas con VIH en el Africa subsahariana son mujeres, mientras que la violencia machista se mantiene en "niveles alarmantes". Mayne pidió a los responsables de ONU Mujeres que escuchen las voces de quienes trabajan a diario, en la calle, a la hora de decidir el rumbo de la nueva agencia. También recordó que a un día de su lanzamiento oficial, la agencia cuenta con sólo el 1% del presupuesto de la ONU y numerosos países, entre ellos Estados Unidos y Reino Unido, no han anunciado su contribución financiera a la nueva institución. La nueva agencia integra en una única entidad a organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de la ONU para el Avance de la Mujer y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer (INSTRAW), así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género (OSAGI). EFE jju/mgl/ei Copyright © 2011 EFE News Services (U.S.) Inc. Headline: Debaten condición de la mujer en el mundo, En la ONU Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: El Mañana de Valles Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4167347382&z=1250248922 NACIONES UNIDAS, Nueva York (NTX) La Comisión de la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer (CSW, por sus siglas en inglés), inició su reunión anual de la Organización de las Naciones Unidas (ONU), para evaluar los progresos en materia de igualdad de género en el mundo, el debate durará hasta el 4 de Marzo. PROYECTOS Y DESAFÍOS La reunión, la quincuagésima, tiene como objetivo identificar retos, fijar principios globales y formular políticas concretas para promover la igualdad de género y el avance de las mujeres en el orbe. Los más de mil 500 activistas y representantes de gobierno que confluirán en la sede de la ONU participarán en diálogos, conferencias, talleres y paneles interactivos. El tema prioritario de la reunión de este año es el acceso y participación de las mujeres y las niñas en educación, capacitación, ciencia y tecnología, incluyendo la promoción del acceso igualitario de la población femenina al empleo pleno y al trabajo decente. Mientras, revisarán los avances en el tema de la eliminación de todas las formas de discriminación y violencia contra las niñas y la considerarán como un asunto emergente la relación entre igualdad de género y desarrollo sostenible. ORGANISMO ESPECIALIZADO También está programado el lanzamiento oficial de la agencia ONU-Mujeres, que consolida los esfuerzos que Naciones Unidas tenía dispersos en cuatro dependencias que a veces duplicaban el trabajo. ONU-Mujeres, presidida por la ex presidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet, será presentada de manera oficial el próximo jueves. Por parte de México, destacó la participación de la coordinadora del Partido Acción Nacional en la Cámara de Diputados, Josefina Vázquez Mota, en la mesa de diálogo “El acceso y participación de las mujeres y niñas a la educación, capacitación, ciencia y tecnología”, que fue realizada el martes. ﺘﺮﻗﺐ ﺤﺬﺮ ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ﻮﺍﺤﺘﻔﺎﻻﺖ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﻮﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ Headline: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Date: Media Contact: Al Khaleej Media Outlet: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4167612781&z=1250248922 Attachment Link: ﻋﺎﺸﺖ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﺼﻤﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ،ﺃﻤﺲ ،ﺤﺎﻟﺔ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﺮﻗﺐ ﺍﺬﺮ ﺒﻌﺪ ﺪﻋﻮﺓ ﺍﻟﺰﻋﻴﻢ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺤﺒﻴﻪ ﻟﻠﺨﺮﻮﺝ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﻟﺸﻮﺍﺮﻉ ﻮﻤﻼﺤﻘﺔ ﻤﻦ ﺃﻄﻠﻖ ﻋﻠﻴﻬﻢ ?ﺍﺮﺬﺍﻦ ﻮﻤﺪﻤﻨﻲ ﺍﺨﺪﺮﺍﺖ? ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﺤﻤﻠﻬﻢ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻟﻴﺔ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺒﺪﺃﺖ ﻤﻨﺬ 15ﻓﺒﺮﺍﻴﺮ /ﺸﺒﺎﻄ .ﻮﻈﻠﺖ ﻤﻌﻈﻢ ﺍﻷﺴﻮﺍﻖ ﻮﺍﺤﺎﻝّ ﻤﻐﻠﻘﺔ ﺘﺮﻗﺒﺎ ﺎ ﺴﺘﺤﻤﻠﻪ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﻋﺎﺖ ﺍﻘﺒﻠﺔ ﻤﻦ ﺘﻄﻮﺮﺍﺖ .ﻮ ﻴﻼﺤﻈ ﺃﻱ ﺍﻨﺘﺸﺎﺮ ﻤﻜﺜﻒ ﻟﻠﺠﻴﺶ ﺃﻮ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻄﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﺼﻤﺔ ﺃﻮ ﻀﻮﺍﺤﻴﻬﺎ ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺖ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻈﻞ ﺒﻀﻊ ﻤﺌﺎﺖ ﻤﻦ ﻤﺆﻴﺪﻱ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺮﻏﻢ ﺘﺴﺎﻗﻄ ﺍﻷﻤﻄﺎﺮ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﺤﺔ ﺍﻀﺮﺍﺀ ﻴﻬﺘﻔﻮﻦ ﺘﺄﻴﻴﺪﺍً ﻟﻪ .ﻮﻤﻊ ﺍﻟﻌﺸﺮﺍﺖ ﻤﻦ ﺃﻨﺼﺎﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﺤﺔ ﺍﻀﺮﺍﺀ ﺒﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ،ﻮﺴﺎﺮﺖ ﺒﻌﺾ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺎﺮﺍﺖ ﻤﻄﻠﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﺎﻦ ﻷﺒﻮﺍﻗﻬﺎ ﺖ ﺍﻄﺮ ﺍﻟﻐﺰﻴﺮ .ﻮﺮﻓﻊ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻮﻦ ﺃﻋﻼﻤﺎً ﺨﻀﺮﺍﺀ ﻮﺼﻮﺮ ?ﺍﻟﺰﻋﻴﻢ? ﻮﺠﻠﺲ ﺍﻟﺒﻌﺾ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﺴﻄﺢ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺎﺮﺍﺖ .ﻮﺮﻓﻌﺖ ﻻﻓﺘﺔ ﻀﺨﻤﺔ ﺘﻘﻮﻝ ?ﺴﻠﻄﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺐ ﺃﻮ ﺍﻮﺖ? .ﻮﺘﻤﺮﻛﺰﺖ ﻗﻮﺓ ﺼﻐﻴﺮﺓ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﻮﺴﻴﺎﺮﺘﺎﻦ ﺃﻮ ﺜﻼﺚ ﻟﻠﺸﺮﻄﺔ ﻮﻋﺪﺪ ﻤﻦ ﺍﺪﻨﻴﻴﻦ ﺍﺰﻮﺪﻴﻦ ﺒﺒﻨﺎﺪﻖ ﻛﻼﺸﻴﻨﻜﻮﻒ .ﻮﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﺤﺔ ﺍﻀﺮﺍﺀ ﺸﻬﺪﺖ ﻟﻴﻼ ﺘﺪﻓﻖ ﻋﺪﺓ ﺁﻻﻒ ﺇﻟﻴﻬﺎ ﻤﻦ ﻤﻨﺎﺼﺮﻱ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻮﻤﺆﻴﺪﻴﻪ ﻋﻘﺐ ﺨﻄﺎﺒﻪ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻮﺠﻬﻪ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ .ﻮﻮﺠﻬﺖ ﺍﻷﺠﻬﺰﺓ ﺍﻷﻤﻨﻴﺔ ﻋﺪﺪﺍ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻨﺪﺍﺀﺍﺖ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﻟﺸﺒﺎﺐ ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﻮﺼﻔﺘﻬﻢ ﺐ?ﺍﻐﺮﺮ ﺒﻬﻢ? ﺇﻟﻰ ﺘﺴﻠﻴﻢ ﺍﻷﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﻤﺘﻌﻬﺪﺓ ﺒﺎﻟﻌﻔﻮ ﻋﻨﻬﻢ ﻮﻋﺪﻢ ﻤﻼﺤﻘﺘﻬﻢ ﺃﻮ ﻤﺴﺎﺀﻟﺘﻬﻢ ﻗﺎﻨﻮﻨﻴﺎً .ﻮﻤﻊ ﺘﻮﻗﻒ ﻤﻌﻈﻢ ﺍﻷﺠﻬﺰﺓ ﺍﻹﺪﺍﺮﻴﺔ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﻤﻞ ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ،ﻮﺠﻬﺖ ﺍﻜﻮﻤﺔ ﺮﺴﺎﺌﻞ ﻨﺼﻴﺔ ﺘﺪﻋﻮ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻤﻠﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﻘﻄﺎﻋﻴﻦ ﺍﺎﺺ ﻮﺍﻟﻌﺎﻢ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻤﺒﺎﺸﺮﺓ ﺃﻋﻤﺎﻟﻬﻢ .ﻮﺘﻀﺎﺮﺒﺖ ﺍﻷﻨﺒﺎﺀ ﺤﻮﻝ ﺍﻷﻮﻀﺎﻉ ﺍﻨﻄﻘﺘﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻗﻴﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﻐﺮﺒﻴﺔ ﺒﻌﺪﻤﺎ ﺃﺼﺒﺤﺖ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻗﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺘﻤﺘﺪ ﻤﻦ ﺃﺠﺪﺍﺒﻴﺎ ﻮﺤﺘﻰ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﺃﻴﺪﻱ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ،ﻤﺎ ﺃﻛﺪﻩ ﺃﻤﻴﻦ ﻤﺆﺘﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺐ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻢ )ﺍﻟﺒﺮﺎﻦ( ﻤﺪ ﺍﻟﺰﻮﻱ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﻋﺎﺖ ﺍﻷﻮﻟﻰ ﻤﻦ ﺼﺒﺎﺡ ﺃﻤﺲ، ﻮﺘﻮﻗﻊ ﻋﻮﺪﺘﻬﺎ ﻟﺴﻴﻄﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﺔ ﻓﺘﺮﺓ ﻮﺠﻴﺰﺓ .ﻮ ﻏﻴﺎﺐ ﻤﻌﻠﻮﻤﺎﺖ ﻮﺍﻓﻴﺔ ﺤﻮﻝ ﻤﺎ ﻴﺠﺮﻯ ﺍﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﻐﺮﺒﻴﺔ ،ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺘﻤﺘﺪ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺰﺍﻮﻴﺔ ﻮﺤﺘﻰ ﺰﻮﺍﺮﻩ ﻮﺼﻮﻻ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﺪﻮﺪ ﺍﻟﺘﻮﻨﺴﻴﺔ ،ﺃﺸﺎﺮﺖ ﺼﺤﻴﻔﺔ ?ﻗﻮﺮﻴﻨﺎ? ﺇﻟﻰ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻴﺶ ﺒﺪﺃ ﺒﺎﻻﻨﺘﺸﺎﺮ ﺼﺒﺮﺍﺘﺔ ) 30ﻛﻠﻢ ﻏﺮﺐ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ( ،ﻔﻈ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ .ﻟﻜﻨﻬﺎ ﺃﻮﻀﺤﺖ ﺃﻦ ﺴﻴﺎﺮﺍﺖ ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻴﺔ ﻮﺐ ﺸﻮﺍﺮﻉ ﺼﺒﺮﺍﺘﺔ ﻴﻘﻮﺪﻫﺎ ﺠﻨﻮﺪ ﻏﻴﺮ ﻤﻌﺮﻮ ﺍﻻﻨﺘﻤﺎﺀ ﻴﻄﻠﻘﻮﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺼﺎﺺ ﺍﻟﻬﻮﺍﺀ ﻋﺸﻮﺍﺌﻴﺎ .ﻮﻫﻴﻤﻨﺖ ﺍﻻﺤﺘﻔﺎﻻﺖ ﺃﻤﺲ ،ﻋﻠﻰ ﻤﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﻤﻬﺪ ﺍﻻﻨﺘﻔﺎﻀﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺒﻴﺔ ﺸﺮﻗﻲ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ،ﺤﻴﺚ ﺨﺮﺝ ﺍﻵﻻﻒ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﻟﺸﻮﺍﺮﻉ ﻮﺃﻄﻠﻘﻮﺍ ﺍﻷﻟﻌﺎﺐ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺮﻴﺔ ﻮﻮﺰﻋﻮﺍ ﺍﻷﻄﻌﻤﺔ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺤﺴﺎﻢ ﺇﺒﺮﺍﻫﻴﻢ ﺸﺮﻴﻒ ﻤﺪﻴﺮ ﺍﺮﻛﺰ ﺍﻟﺼﺤﻲ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺇﻦ ﻮ 320ﺸﺨﺼﺎً ﻗﺘﻠﻮﺍ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﻗﺎﺪﺖ ﺍﻟﺘﺤﺪﻱ ﺍﺘﻨﺎﻤﻲ ﻜﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﺒﺪﺃ ﻗﺒﻞ 41ﻋﺎﻤﺎً ﻟﻠﺒﻼﺪ .ﻮﺍﺤﺘﺸﺪ ﺍﺤﺘﺠﻮﻦ ﺍﻟﺸﻮﺍﺮﻉ ﻮﻟﻮﺤﻮﺍ ﺒﺎﻷﻋﻼﻢ ﺬﺍﺖ ﺍﻷﻟﻮﺍﻦ ﺍﻷﺤﻤﺮ ﻮﺍﻷﺨﻀﺮ ﻮﺍﻷﺴﻮﺪ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺘﻌﻮﺪ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻋﻬﺪ ﻤﺎ ﻗﺒﻞ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ،ﻮﻮﺰﻋﻮﺍ ﺍﻠﻮﻯ ﻮﺍﻟﻌﺼﺎﺌﺮ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺎﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﺎﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺃﻄﻠﻘﺖ ﺃﺒﻮﺍﻗﻬﺎ ﺍﺒﺘﻬﺎﺠﺎً ﺃﻴﻀﺎً .ﻮﺮﻗﺺ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺲ ﻮﻫﻠﻠﻮﺍ ﻮﻋﺰﻓﻮﺍ ﺍﻮﺴﻴﻘﺎ .ﻮﻛﺘﺐ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻟﻮﺤﺔ ﺇﺮﺸﺎﺪﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﻤﺪﻴﻨﺔ ?ﺒﻦ ﻋﻠﻲ . .ﺤﺴﻨﻲ . .ﻤﻌﻤﺮ? .ﻮﺠﺮﻯ ﺇﺤﺮﺍﻖ ﺴﺠﻦ ﻮﻄﻴﻢ ﺃﺒﻮﺍﺒﻪ ﻮﻨﻮﺍﻓﺬﻩ ﺒﻀﻮﺍﺤﻲ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﻮﻛﺘﺐ ﺒﺎﻟﻠﻮﻦ ﺍﻷﺤﻤﺮ ?ﻻ ﻟﻠﺘﺪﻤﻴﺮ ﻨﻌﻢ ﻟﻠﺤﺮﻴﺔ? .ﻮﺘﻮﺠﻬﺖ ﺸﺎﺤﻨﺎﺖ ﻤﻠﺔ ﺒﺘﺒﺮﻋﺎﺖ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻮﺴﻄ ﺍﺪﻴﻨﺔ .ﻮﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻄﺮﻴﻖ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺪﻮﺖ ﺃﺼﻮﺍﺖ ﺮﺸﻘﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﺮﺼﺎﺺ ﺤﻮﻝ ﻤﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﺍﺮﺝ ،ﻮﻛﺘﺐ ﺸﻌﺎﺮ ?ﻫﺬﻩ ﺜﻮﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺸﺒﺎﺐ? ﻋﻠﻰ ﺠﺪﺍﺮ ﻗﺮﺐ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ .ﻮﻋﺮﺾ ﺘﻠﻔﺰﻴﻮﻦ ﺴﻜﺎﻱ ﻨﻴﻮﺰ ﺍﻟﺒﺮﻴﻄﺎﻨﻲ ﻟﻘﻄﺔ ﻟﺼﻮﺍﺮﻴﺦ ﻤﻀﺎﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﻄﺎﺌﺮﺍﺖ ،ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺇﻨﻬﺎ ﻗﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻴﺔ ﻤﻬﺠﻮﺮﺓ ﻗﺮﺐ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ .ﻮﻛﺘﺐ ﺘﺠﻮﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺠﺪﺍﺮ ﺃﺤﺪ ﺍﺒﺎﻨﻲ ﺃﻴﻀﺎ ﺃﻨﻬﻢ ﻛﺴﺮﻮﺍ ﺤﺎﺠﺰ ﺍﻮﻒ ﻮﻟﻦ ﻴﺘﺮﺍﺠﻌﻮﺍ .ﻮﺒﺎﺸﺮ ﺮﻋﺎﺓ ﺍﻷﻏﻨﺎﻢ ﺍﻨﺎﻄﻖ ﺍﻟﺮﻋﻮﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻮﺍﻗﻌﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻄﺮﻴﻖ ﺸﺮﻗﻲ ﺍﺮﺝ ﺃﻋﻤﺎﻟﻬﻢ ﻤﻊ ﻋﺪﻢ ﻮﺠﻮﺪ ﻤﺆﺸﺮ ﻴﺬﻛﺮ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻻﺤﺘﺠﺎﺠﺎﺖ .ﻮ ﺒﻠﺪﺍﺖ ﺼﻐﻴﺮﺓ ﻤﺜﻞ ﺍﻟﻌﺰﻴﺎﺖ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻄﺮﻴﻖ ﺒﻴﻦ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﻮﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺠﻨﻮﺐ ﺍﺒﻞ ﺍﻷﺨﻀﺮ ﺠﻠﺲ ﺮﺠﺎﻝ ﻮﺎﺬﺒﻮﺍ ﺃﻄﺮﺍﻒ ﺍﺪﻴﺚ ﺍﻘﺎﻫﻲ .ﻮﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﻫﻨﺎﻚ ﻤﺸﺎﻫﺪ ﺎﺜﻠﺔ ﺃﻤﺎﻛﻦ ﺃﺨﺮﻯ .ﻮ ﻴﻜﻦ ﻫﻨﺎﻚ ﻮﺠﻮﺪ ﻟﻠﺸﺮﻄﺔ ﺃﻮ ﺍﻴﺶ .ﻮﺬﻛﺮﺖ ﺘﻘﺎﺮﻴﺮ ﺇﻋﻼﻤﻴﺔ ﺃﻦ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ﺍﻨﺎﻫﻀﻴﻦ ﻟﻠﺤﻜﻮﻤﺔ ﺘﻤﻜﻨﻮﺍ ﻤﻦ ﻓﺮﺾ ﺴﻴﻄﺮﺘﻬﻢ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻤﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ .ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﻗﻨﺎﺓ ?ﺍﺰﻴﺮﺓ? ﺇﻦ ﻗﻮﺍﺖ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﺍﺨﺘﻔﺖ ﻤﻦ ﺍﺸﻬﺪ ،ﻮﺴﻄ ﺘﻘﺎﺮﻴﺮ ﻋﻦ ﺇﻋﻼﻦ ﻮﺤﺪﺍﺖ ﺍﻴﺶ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﺃﻨﻬﺎ ? ﺘﻌﺪ ﺪﻢ ﺍﻟﺰﻋﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻲ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ? .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﻮﻦ ﻴﻘﻴﻤﻮﻦ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﺇﻦ ﻤﺴﻠﺤﻴﻦ ﺃﺠﺎﻨﺐ ﻻ ﻴﺰﺍﻟﻮﻦ ﺍﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﻮﻴﻘﻴﻤﻮﻦ ﻨﻘﺎﻄ ﺘﻔﺘﻴﺶ ﻮﻴﺸﺘﺒﻜﻮﻦ ﺒﻴﻦ ﺤﻴﻦ ﻮﺁﺨﺮ ﻤﻊ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ .ﻮﺘﺮﺪﺪﺖ ﺃﺼﺪﺍﺀ ﺰﺨﺎﺖ ﻤﻦ ﻨﻴﺮﺍﻦ ﺍﻷﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﺍﻵﻟﻴﺔ ﺸﻮﺍﺮﻉ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﺍﻟﺜﻼﺜﺎﺀ ،ﺠﻮ ﺍﺤﺘﻔﺎﻟﻲ ﺤﻴﻦ ﺃﺴﻘﻄ ﺍﺤﺘﺠﻮﻦ ﻨﺼﺒﺎ ﻟﻠﻜﺘﺎﺐ ﺍﻷﺨﻀﺮ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺠﻨﻮﺪ ﺍﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﺮﺍﺴﻞ ?ﺮﻮﻴﺘﺮﺰ? ﺇﻨﻬﻢ ﻻ ﻴﺆﻴﺪﻮﻦ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻮﺇﻦ ﺍﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻗﻴﺔ ﺨﺮﺠﺖ ﻋﻦ ﺴﻴﻄﺮﺘﻪ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺴﻜﺎﻦ ﺇﻦ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ﺃﺼﺒﺤﺖ ﺃﻴﺪﻱ ﺍﻮﺍﻄﻨﻴﻦ ﻤﻨﺬ ﺜﻼﺜﺔ ﺃﻴﺎﻢ .ﻮﺇﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﺨﺎﻦ ﺍﺘﺼﺎﻋﺪ ﻓﻮﻖ ﺍﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﻨﺎﺘﺞ ﻤﻦ ﻤﺴﺘﻮﺪﻉ ﻟﻠﺬﺨﻴﺮﺓ ﻗﺼﻔﺘﻪ ﻗﻮﺍﺖ ﻤﻮﺍﻟﻴﺔ ﻷﺤﺪ ﺃﺒﻨﺎﺀ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ .ﺍﻟﺒﻴﻀﺎﺀ ،ﻮﺼﻒ ﺸﺨﺺ ﻮﻫﻮ ﻴﺒﻜﻲ ﻛﻴﻒ ﺍﺴﺘﺨﺪﻢ ﺍﻴﺶ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﺌﺮﺍﺖ ﻮﺍﻟﺪﺒﺎﺒﺎﺖ ﻟﻘﺘﻞ 26ﻤﻮﺍﻄﻨﺎ ﻠﻴﺎ ﻟﻴﻼ ﺒﻴﻨﻬﻢ ﺸﻘﻴﻘﻪ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﻤﺮﻋﻲ ﺍﺎﻫﺮﻱ ﻤﻦ ﻗﺒﻴﻠﺔ ﺍﻷﺸﺮﺍﻒ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻗﺎﻝ ﺇﻦ ﺸﻘﻴﻘﻪ ﻴﺪﻋﻰ ﺃﺤﻤﺪ ،ﺇﻦ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﺍﻵﻦ ?ﻴﺨﺎﻓﻮﻦ ﻤﻦ ﻈﻠﻬﻢ? .ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻒ ?ﻫﺬﺍ ﺃﺴﻮﺃ ﺎ ﻴﺘﺨﻴﻠﻪ ﺃﺤﺪ ،ﻫﺬﺍ ﺃﻤﺮ ﻻ ﻴﺴﺘﻮﻋﺒﻪ ﺒﺸﺮ ،ﺍﻨﻬﻢ ﻴﻘﺼﻔﻮﻨﻨﺎ ﺒﺎﻟﻄﺎﺌﺮﺍﺖ ،ﻴﻘﺘﻠﻮﻨﻨﺎ ﺒﺎﻟﺪﺒﺎﺒﺎﺖ? .ﻮﺍﺘﻬﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﻮﺍﺖ ﺍﻮﺍﻟﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﻘﺬﺍ ﺒﺎﻟﻘﺘﻞ ﺸﻮﺍﺮﻉ ﺍﻟﺒﻠﺪﺓ ﻤﻦ ﺪﻮﻦ ﺘﻤﻴﻴﺰ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ?ﺍﻟﺸﻲﺀ ﺍﻟﻮﺤﻴﺪ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻴﺴﺘﻄﻴﻌﻮﻦ ﻓﻌﻠﻪ ﺍﻵﻦ ﻫﻮ ﻋﺪﻢ ﺍﻻﺴﺘﺴﻼﻢ ﻮﻋﺪﻢ ﺍﻟﺘﺮﺍﺠﻊ .ﺴﻨﻤﻮﺖ ﺒﺄﻱ ﺤﺎﻝ ،ﻫﺬﻩ ﺇﺒﺎﺪﺓ ﺠﻤﺎﻋﻴﺔ? .ﻮﺃﺴﻔﺮﺖ ﺃﻋﻤﺎﻝ ﻗﻤﻊ ﺍﻻﺤﺘﺠﺎﺠﺎﺖ ﻋﻦ ﺴﻘﻮﻄ 640ﻗﺘﻴﻼ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻷﻗﻞ ﺒﻴﻨﻬﻢ 275ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ﻮ 230ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ،ﺃﻱ ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻤﻦ ﻀﻌﻒ ﺍﺼﻴﻠﺔ ﺍﻟﺮﺴﻤﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺪﺜﺖ ﻋﻦ 300ﻗﺘﻴﻞ ،ﺤﺴﺐ ﻤﺎ ﺃﻋﻠﻦ ﺍﻻﺎﺪ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻲ ﻟﺮﺍﺒﻄﺎﺖ ﺤﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ .ﻮﺼﺮﺤﺖ ﺴﻬﻴﺮ ﺒﻠﺤﺴﻦ ﺮﺌﻴﺴﺔ ﺍﻻﺎﺪ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻲ ﻟﺮﺍﺒﻄﺎﺖ ﺤﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ ﻮﻤﻘﺮﻩ ﺒﺎﺮﻴﺲ ﺒﺄﻦ ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﺼﻴﻠﺔ ﺘﺴﺘﻨﺪ ﺇﻟﻰ ?ﻤﺼﺎﺪﺮ ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻴﺔ? ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ﻮﻤﻌﻠﻮﻤﺎﺖ ﻟﻠﺮﺍﺒﻄﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﻮﻤﻨﺎﻄﻖ ﺃﺨﺮﻯ .ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻓﺖ :ﻻ ﺘﺸﻤﻞ ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﺼﻴﻠﺔ ﺍﺤﺘﻤﺎﻝ ﺴﻘﻮﻄ ﻀﺤﺎﻴﺎ ﻤﺪﻴﻨﺔ ﻄﺒﺮﻖ ،ﺇﺬ ﻴﺤﺼﻞ ﺍﻻﺎﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻤﻌﻠﻮﻤﺎﺖ ﺪﻗﻴﻘﺔ .ﻮﺍﻨﻪ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺃﺤﺼﻰ ﺍﻻﺎﺪ 230ﻗﺘﻴﻼ ?ﺒﻴﻨﻬﻢ 130 ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻴﺎ ﺍﻋﺪﻤﻮﺍ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﻴﺪﻱ ﻀﺒﺎﻄﻬﻢ ﻷﻨﻬﻢ ﺮﻓﻀﻮﺍ ﺇﻄﻼﻖ ﺍﻟﻨﺎﺮ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ? .ﻮﻛﺸﻒ ﻄﺒﻴﺐ ﻓﺮﻨﺴﻲ ﻋﺎﺪ ﻟﺘﻮﻩ ﻤﻦ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻮﺍﺠﻬﺎﺖ ﺃﺴﻔﺮﺖ ﻋﻦ ?ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻤﻦ ﺃﻟﻔﻲ ﻗﺘﻴﻞ? ،ﻮﺃﻛﺪ ﺠﻴﺮﺍﺮﺪ ﺒﻮﻓﻴﻪ ﺍﻟﻄﺒﻴﺐ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻋﻤﻞ ﻄﻮﺍﻝ ﻋﺎﻢ ﻮﻨﺼﻒ ﻤﺮﻛﺰ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺍﻟﻄﺒﻲ ،ﺸﻬﺎﺪﺓ ﻨﺸﺮﻫﺎ ﻤﻮﻗﻊ ﻠﺔ ﻟﻮﺒﻮﺍﻦ ﺍﻷﺴﺒﻮﻋﻴﺔ ،ﺃﻦ ?ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺘﻌﺮﻀﺖ ﻟﻠﻬﺠﻮﻢ ﺍﻤﻴﺲ ،ﻮﻨﻘﻠﺖ ﺴﻴﺎﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﻹﺴﻌﺎﻒ ﺍﻟﻴﻮﻢ ﺍﻷﻮﻝ 75ﻗﺘﻴﻼ ،ﻮ ﺍﻟﻴﻮﻢ ﺍﻟﺜﺎﻨﻲ 200،ﺜﻢ ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻤﻦ . ?500ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻒ ? ﺍﻹﺠﻤﺎﻝ ،ﺍﻋﺘﻘﺪ ﺃﻦ ﺃﻛﺜﺮ ﻤﻦ ﺃﻟﻔﻲ ﺸﺨﺺ ﻗﺘﻠﻮﺍ? ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ .ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﺇﺤﺪﻯ ﺰﻤﻴﻼﺘﻪ ﺒﺎﺘﺮﻴﺴﻴﺎ ﻓﻴﻨﻴﺘﺎ ﺇﻨﻬﺎ ﺸﻬﺪﺖ ﻮﺼﻮﻝ ﻋﺸﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﺮﺤﻰ ﻮﺒﻌﺾ ﺍﻟﻘﺘﻠﻰ ﺍﺼﺎﺒﻴﻦ ﺒﺎﻟﺮﺼﺎﺺ ﺒﻴﻦ ﺍﻤﻴﺲ ﻮﺍﻷﺤﺪ .ﺍﻘﺎﺒﻞ ،ﺃﻋﻠﻨﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﻤﻘﺘﻞ 300ﺸﺨﺺ ﻤﻨﺬ 15ﻓﺒﺮﺍﻴﺮ ﻟﺪﻯ ﺒﺪﺀ ﺍﻻﺤﺘﺠﺎﺠﺎﺖ ﺒﻴﻨﻬﻢ 111ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻴﺎ ،ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻝ ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻱ ﺇﻦ ﺍﻟﻄﻴﺮﺍﻦ ﻗﺼﻒ 4ﻤﻮﺍﻗﻊ ﺨﺎﺰﻦ ﺍﻷﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﺬﺨﻴﺮﺓ ﻤﻨﺎﻄﻖ ﻏﻴﺮ ﻤﺄﻫﻮﻟﺔ، ﻮﺇﻨﻪ ﻴﺘﻢ ﻗﺼﻒ ﺃﻱ ﻤﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﺼﻤﺔ ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ .ﺠﺎﺀ ﺬﻟﻚ ﻤﺆﺘﻤﺮ ﺼﺤﺎ ﻋﻘﺪ ﺒﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ﺍﻟﺴﺎﻋﺎﺖ ﺍﻷﻮﻟﻰ ﻤﻦ ﺼﺒﺎﺡ ﺃﻤﺲ ،ﻀﻮﺮ ﺃﻤﻴﻦ ﻤﺆﺘﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺐ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻢ )ﺍﻟﺒﺮﺎﻦ( ﻤﺪ ﺍﻟﺰﻮﻱ ﻮﺍﻟﻠﻮﺍﺀ ﺠﺒﺮﻴﻞ ﺍﻟﻜﺎﺪﻴﻜﻲ ﻤﻌﺎﻮﻦ ﺁﻤﺮ ﺮﻛﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻓﺎﻉ ﺍﻮﻱ ﻮﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ ﻨﺎﺠﻲ ﺃﺒﻮ ﻫﺮﻮﺲ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻹﺪﺍﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻤﺔ ﻟﻠﻌﻼﻗﺎﺖ ﺒﻮﺰﺍﺮﺓ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻢ .ﻮﺃﻋﻠﻦ ﺍﻟﺰﻮﻱ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻗﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﻮﻗﻌﺖ ﺖ ﺴﻴﻄﺮﺓ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﻮﺼﻔﻬﻢ ﺐ?ﺍﺨﺮﺒﻴﻦ ﻮﻤﺘﻌﺎﻄﻲ ﺍﺨﺪﺮﺍﺖ? ﺴﺘﺮﺠﻊ ﺇﻟﻰ ?ﻄﺒﻴﻌﺘﻬﺎ ﺨﻼﻝ ﻤﺪﺓ ﻮﺠﻴﺰﺓ? ﻴﺤﺪﺪﻫﺎ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺇﻦ ?ﺃﻏﻠﺐ ﻤﻨﺎﻄﻖ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻋﺎﺪﺖ ﻟﻠﺤﻴﺎﺓ ﺪﺪﺍ? ﻮ?ﺍﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻗﻴﺔ ﺘﻌﺪ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺬﻟﻚ? ﻮﻫﻲ ?ﺘﻌﺎﻨﻲ ﻨﻘﺼﺎً ﺍﻟﻮﻗﻮﺪ ﻮﺍﻟﺴﻠﻊ ﺍﻟﻐﺬﺍﺌﻴﺔ ﻮﻋﺪﻢ ﺍﺴﺘﺘﺒﺎﺐ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﻤﺪﻨﻬﺎ? .ﻮﺃﺸﺎﺮ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺃﻦ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻤﻘﺒﻠﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺘﻐﻴﻴﺮﺍﺖ ﻤﺼﻠﺤﺔ ﺸﺒﺎﺒﻬﺎ ﻮﺴﺘﺼﺪﺮ ﺠﻤﻠﺔ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻘﻮﺍﻨﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺘﻌﺰﺰ ﺬﻟﻚ ،ﻮﻤﻦ ﺒﻴﻨﻬﺎ ﻗﺎﻨﻮﻦ ?ﺍﻟﺼﺤﺎﻓﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﻌﻘﻮﺒﺎﺖ? ،ﺇﻟﻰ ﺠﺎﻨﺐ ?ﺪﺴﺘﻮﺮ ﺠﺪﻴﺪ? ﺇﻻ ﺃﻨﻪ ﺃﻮﻀﺢ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﺴﺘﻮﺮ ﻴﺤﺘﺎﺝ ﺇﻟﻰ ?ﺘﺼﻴﻦ ﻟﺪﺮﺍﺴﺘﻪ ﻮﻟﻦ ﻴﺄﺨﺬ ﻮﻗﺘﺎ ﻄﻮﻴﻼ? .ﻮﺍﺴﺘﻌﺮﺾ ﺃﺒﻮ ﻫﺮﻮﺲ ﻤﺮﺍﺤﻞ ﺍﺸﺘﻌﺎﻝ ﺍﻈﺎﻫﺮﺍﺖ ﻋﺪﺪ ﻤﻦ ﺍﺪﻦ ﺒﺎﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻗﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺃﺸﺎﺮ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺃﻨﻬﺎ ﺍﻨﻄﻠﻘﺖ ﻤﻦ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﻋﻘﺐ ﺍﻟﻘﺒﺾ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻓﺘﺤﻲ ﺘﺮﺒﻞ ﻤﻨﺴﻖ ﻀﺤﺎﻴﺎ ﺤﺎﺪﺜﺔ ﺒﻮﺴﻠﻴﻢ ﻴﻮﻢ 15ﻓﺒﺮﺍﻴﺮ .ﻮﺤﺪﺪ ﺒﺎﻟﺘﻮﺍﺮﻴﺦ ﻮﺒﺎﻷﻴﺎﻢ ﺘﻄﻮﺮﺍﺖ ﺬﻟﻚ ﻮﻤﺎ ﺃﺪﻯ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺇﻗﺪﺍﻢ ?ﺍﺨﺮﺒﻴﻦ? ﻋﻠﻰ ﻤﻬﺎﺠﻤﺔ ﻤﺮﺍﻛﺰ ﺍﻟﺸﺮﻄﺔ ﻮﺍﺮﺍﻛﺰ ﺍﻹﺪﺍﺮﻴﺔ ﻮﺇﺤﺮﺍﻗﻬﺎ ﻮﺍﻗﺘﺤﺎﻢ ﺍﻟﻜﺘﻴﺒﺔ ﺍﻷﻤﻨﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻔﻀﻴﻞ ﺒﻮﻋﻤﺮ ،ﻤﺎ ﺮﻓﻊ ﻋﺪﺪ ﺍﻟﻀﺤﺎﻴﺎ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﺇﻟﻰ 104ﻤﺪﻨﻴﻴﻦ ﻮ 10ﻋﺴﻜﺮﻴﻴﻦ .ﻮﺃﺮﺠﻊ ﺍﻟﻜﺎﺪﻴﻜﻲ ﺃﺴﺒﺎﺐ ﻗﺼﻒ ﺍﻟﻄﻴﺮﺍﻦ ﻟﻌﺪﺓ ﺎﺰﻦ ﻟﻸﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﺬﺨﻴﺮﺓ ﺨﻮﻓﺎ ﻤﻦ ﺍﺴﺘﻴﻼﺀ ? ﺍﺨﺮﺒﻴﻦ? ﻋﻠﻴﻬﺎ ،ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﻗﺎﻝ ﺇﻨﻬﻢ ?ﻴﺮﻴﺪﻮﻦ ﻗﺘﻞ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﻮﺇﻗﺎﻤﺔ ﻗﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﻟﺘﻨﻈﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻋﺪﺓ? .ﻮﺃﻛﺪ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﻄﻴﺮﺍﻦ ﻗﺎﻢ ﺒﺎﻟﻔﻌﻞ ?ﺒﺘﺪﻤﻴﺮ ﺎﺰﻦ ﺍﻷﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﺬﺨﻴﺮﺓ ﻤﻨﺎﻄﻖ ﺍﻟﺮﺠﻤﺔ ﺸﺮﻗﻲ ﺒﻨﻐﺎﺰﻱ ﻮﺃﺠﺪﺍﺒﻴﺎ ﻮﺍﻟﻘﺮﻴﺎﺖ ﻮﺍﻟﺰﻨﺘﺎﻦ ﺒﺎﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺍﻟﻐﺮﺒﻴﺔ? ،ﻤﺸﻴﺮﺍً ﺇﻟﻰ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻮﺍﻗﻊ ?ﻏﻴﺮ ﻤﺄﻫﻮﻟﺔ? .ﻮﺃﺸﺎﺮ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﺌﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﺮﺒﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﻫﺒﻄﺖ ﻤﺎﻟﻄﺎ ﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﺒﺴﺒﺐ ﺨﻠﻞ ﻓﻨﻲ ﻮﺴﺘﻌﻮﺪ .ﻮﺪﻋﺎ ﺍﻟﻜﺎﺪﻴﻜﻲ ﻮﺴﺎﺌﻞ ﺍﻹﻋﻼﻢ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺰﻴﺎﺮﺓ ﺘﻠﻒ ﺍﻨﺎﻄﻖ ﺍﻟﺴﻜﻨﻴﺔ ﺒﺎﻟﻌﺎﺼﻤﺔ ﻄﺮﺍﺒﻠﺲ ﻟﻠﺘﺄﻛﺪ ﻤﻦ ﺬﻟﻚ ﺒﺄﻨﻔﺴﻬﻢ ،ﻮﺍﻟﺘﺤﻘﻖ ﺒﺄﻱ ﻄﺮﻴﻘﺔ ﻴﺮﻮﻨﻬﺎ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﻄﻴﺮﺍﻦ ﺍﺮﺒﻲ ﻴﻘﺼﻔﻬﺎ .ﻤﻦ ﺠﻬﺘﻪ ،ﺃﻋﻠﻦ ﻨﺎﺌﺐ ﻮﺰﻴﺮ ﺍﺎﺮﺠﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻲ ﺨﺎﻟﺪ ﺍﻟﻜﻌﻴﻢ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﺃﻗﺎﻤﺖ ﺇﻤﺎﺮﺓ ﺇﺴﻼﻤﻴﺔ ﺪﺮﻨﺔ )ﺸﺮﻖ( ﺒﻘﻴﺎﺪﺓ ﻤﻌﺘﻘﻞ ﺴﺎﺒﻖ ﻏﻮﺍﻨﺘﺎﻨﺎﻤﻮ ،ﺨﻼﻝ ﺍﺠﺘﻤﺎﻉ ﻤﻊ ﺴﻔﺮﺍﺀ ﺪﻮﻝ ﺍﻻﺎﺪ ﺍﻷﻮﺮﻮﺒﻲ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ? ﺃﻗﺎﻤﺖ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﺇﻤﺎﺮﺓ ﺪﺮﻨﺔ ﺒﻘﻴﺎﺪﺓ ﻋﺒﺪ ﺍﻟﻜﺮﻴﻢ ﺍﺴﺪﻱ ﻮﻫﻮ ﻤﻌﺘﻘﻞ ﺴﺎﺒﻖ ﻏﻮﺍﻨﺘﻨﺎﻤﻮ? ،ﻤﺆﻛﺪﺍ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﺘﻔﻜﺮ ﺴﻴﻨﺎﺮﻴﻮ ?ﻋﻠﻰ ﻄﺮﻴﻘﺔ ﻄﺎﻟﺒﺎﻦ? ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ .ﻮﺃﻮﻀﺢ ﺃﻦ ﺍﺴﺪﻱ ﻟﻪ ?ﻤﺴﺎﻋﺪ? ﺍﻟﺒﻴﻀﺎﺀ ?ﻴﺪﻋﻰ ﺨﻴﺮ ﺍﻟﻠﻪ ﺒﺮﻋﺎﺼﻲ? .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ?ﺇﻦ ﻟﺪﻴﻬﻢ ﺇﺬﺍﻋﺔ ﻮﺒﺪﺃﻮﺍ ﻓﺮﺾ ﺍﻟﺒﺮﻗﻊ? ،ﻮ? ﻗﺎﻤﻮﺍ ﺒﺘﺼﻔﻴﺔ ﺃﺸﺨﺎﺺ ﺮﻓﻀﻮﺍ ﺍﻟﺘﻌﺎﻮﻦ? .ﻤﻦ ﺠﻬﺔ ﺃﺨﺮﻯ ،ﺃﻋﻠﻦ ﺍﻟﻜﻌﻴﻢ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻟﺼﺤﺎﻓﻴﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﺪﺨﻠﻮﺍ ﺒﻄﺮﻴﻘﺔ ﻏﻴﺮ ﺸﺮﻋﻴﺔ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ?ﺨﺎﺮﺠﻮﻦ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻨﻮﻦ? .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﻟﺴﻨﺎ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻟﻴﻦ ﻋﻦ ﺃﻤﻨﻬﻢ .ﻮ ﺤﺎﻝ ﻴﺴﻠﻤﻮﺍ ﺃﻨﻔﺴﻬﻢ ﻟﻠﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﻓﺴﻴﻌﺘﻘﻠﻮﻦ? .ﻮﺃﻋﻠﻨﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﺃﻨﻬﺎ ﺴﺘﻨﻈﻢ ﺰﻴﺎﺮﺍﺖ ﻤﻴﺪﺍﻨﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺒﻌﺜﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺎﺴﻴﺔ ﻮﺍﺮﺍﺴﻠﻴﻦ ﺍﻷﺠﺎﻨﺐ .ﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﻴﻄﻠﺐ ﻮﻗﻒ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻓﻮﺮﺍً ﻮﻠﺲ ﺤﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ ﻴﺠﺘﻤﻊ ﻏﺪﺍً ﻄﻠﺐ ﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻲ ﻮﻗﺖ ﻤﺘﺄﺨﺮ ﻤﻦ ﻟﻴﻞ ﺍﻟﺜﻼﺜﺎﺀ/ﺍﻷﺮﺒﻌﺎﺀ? ،ﺍﻟﻮﻗﻒ ﺍﻟﻔﻮﺮﻱ? ﻷﻋﻤﺎﻝ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ،ﻮﺪﺍﻦ ﻗﻤﻊ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ﻤﻦ ﻨﻈﺎﻢ ﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ،ﺨﻼﻝ ﺍﺠﺘﻤﺎﻉ ﻄﺎﺮﺉ ﻋﻘﺪ ﺤﻮﻝ ﺍﻷﺰﻤﺔ .ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﻤﺎﺮﻴﺎ ﻟﻮﻴﺰﺍ ﺮﻴﺒﻴﺮﻮ ﻓﻴﻮﺘﻲ ﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺒﺮﺍﺰﻴﻞ ﻮﺮﺌﻴﺴﺔ ﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﻟﻬﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺸﻬﺮ ﺇﻦ ﺍﻷﻋﻀﺎﺀ ﺍﻝ? 15ﺪﺍﻨﻮﺍ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻮﺍﺴﺘﻌﻤﺎﻝ ﺍﻟﻘﻮﺓ ﻀﺪ ﻤﺪﻨﻴﻴﻦ ﻮﻨﺪﺪﻮﺍ ﺒﺎﻟﻘﻤﻊ ﻀﺪ ﻤﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ﻤﺴﺎﻴﻦ ﻮﺃﻋﺮﺒﻮﺍ ﻋﻦ ﺃﺴﻔﻬﻢ ﺍﻟﻌﻤﻴﻖ ﻘﺘﻞ ﻤﺌﺎﺖ ﺍﺪﻨﻴﻴﻦ? .ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻓﺖ ﺒﻴﺎﻦ ﺃﻦ ﺍﻷﻋﻀﺎﺀ ?ﻄﺎﻟﺒﻮﺍ ﺒﺎﻟﻮﻗﻒ ﺍﻟﻔﻮﺮﻱ ﻷﻋﻤﺎﻝ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻮﺍﺎﺬ ﺇﺠﺮﺍﺀﺍﺖ ﺘﺄﺨﺬ ﺒﺎﻻﻋﺘﺒﺎﺮ ﺍﻄﺎﻟﺐ ﺍﺸﺮﻮﻋﺔ ﻟﻠﺸﻌﺐ? .ﻮﺃﻮﻀﺤﺖ ﻓﻴﻮﺘﻲ ﺃﻨﻬﻢ ?ﻄﻠﺒﻮﺍ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻜﻮﻤﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﻤﻞ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻟﻴﺎﺘﻬﺎ ﻤﺎﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺐ .ﻮﻄﻠﺒﻮﺍ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﺤﺮﻚ ﻤﻊ ﻀﺒﻄ ﺍﻟﻨﻔﺲ ﻮﺍﺤﺘﺮﺍﻢ ﺤﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ ﻮﺍﻟﻘﺎﻨﻮﻦ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻨﻲ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻲ? .ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﺇﻦ ﺃﻋﻀﺎﺀ ﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ?ﻄﺎﻟﺒﻮﺍ ﺒﻤﺴﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﺇﻨﺴﺎﻨﻴﺔ ﺪﻮﻟﻴﺔ ﻟﺸﻌﺐ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ? ،ﻮ?ﺃﺸﺎﺮﻮﺍ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻀﺮﻮﺮﺓ ﺃﻦ ﺘﺮﻢ ﺍﻜﻮﻤﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﺤﺮﻴﺔ ﺍﻻﺠﺘﻤﺎﻉ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻤﻲ ﻮﺤﺮﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻌﺒﻴﺮ ﺒﻤﺎ ﺬﻟﻚ ﺤﺮﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺼﺤﺎﻓﺔ? .ﻛﻤﺎ ﺃﻋﺮﺐ ﺍﻟﺒﻴﺎﻦ ﻋﻦ ?ﺍﻟﻘﻠﻖ ﺍﻟﻌﻤﻴﻖ ﺤﻴﺎﻝ ﺍﻤﻦ ﺍﻷﺠﺎﻨﺐ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ? .ﻤﻦ ﺠﻬﺘﻬﺎ ،ﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﻤﺴﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﻮﻻﻴﺎﺖ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﺪﻯ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺮﻮﺰﻤﺎﺮﻱ ﺪﻴﻜﺎﺮﻟﻮ ?ﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﺍﻷﺴﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻴﺔ ﺒﺼﻮﺖ ﻮﺍﻀﺢ ﻮﻤﻮﺤﺪ ﺇﻨﻬﺎ ﺘﺪﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻀﺪ ﺍﺪﻨﻴﻴﻦ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ،ﻮﺇﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻴﺠﺐ ﺃﻦ ﻴﺘﻮﻗﻒ ﻓﻮﺮﺍ? .ﻤﻦ ﺠﻬﺘﻪ ،ﺼﺮﺡ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻝ ﺃﻲ ﺒﺄﻦ ﻠﺲ ﺤﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﺎﺒﻊ ﻟﻸﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺴﻴﺠﺘﻤﻊ ﺍﻤﻌﺔ ﻨﺎﻗﺸﺔ ﺍﻻﻀﻄﺮﺍﺒﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺎﺴﻴﺔ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ .ﻮﺪﻋﺖ ﺍﻟﻌﺪﻴﺪ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻝ ﻤﻦ ﺒﻴﻨﻬﺎ ﺍﻟﻮﻻﻴﺎﺖ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺍﻷﻤﺮﻴﻜﻴﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﻴﺎﺒﺎﻦ ﻮﺍﻟﺒﺮﺍﺰﻴﻞ ﻻﻨﻌﻘﺎﺪ ﺍﻠﺴﺔ ،ﻛﻤﺎ ﻄﻠﺒﺖ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻝ ﺍﻷﻮﺮﻮﺒﻴﺔ ﺍﻨﻌﻘﺎﺪ ﺍﻠﺴﺔ ﻮﻤﻦ ﺒﻴﻨﻬﺎ ﺇﻴﻄﺎﻟﻴﺎ ،ﻛﻤﺎ ﺍﻨﻀﻤﺖ ﺜﻼﺚ ﺪﻮﻝ ﻋﺮﺒﻴﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻷﻗﻞ ﻫﻲ ﺍﻷﺮﺪﻦ ﻮﻓﻠﺴﻄﻴﻦ ﻮﻗﻄﺮ ﻟﺪﻋﻮﺓ ﺍﻨﻌﻘﺎﺪ ﺍﺠﻠﺲ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻴﻀﻢ 47ﻋﻀﻮﺍ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻝ ﺃﻲ ﺇﻨﻪ ﻤﻦ ﺍﺘﻮﻗﻊ ﺃﻦ ﻴﻨﺎﻗﺶ ﺍﺠﻠﺲ ﺍﻟﻘﻤﻊ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻴﻒ ﻟﻠﻤﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ) .ﻮﻛﺎﻻﺖ( "ﺴﻜﺎﻱ ﻨﻴﻮﺰ" :ﺒﺮﻴﻄﺎﻨﻴﺎ ﺼﺪﻗﺖ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺘﺼﺪﻴﺮ ﺒﻨﺎﺪﻖ ﻗﻨﺎﺼﺔ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻛﺸﻔﺖ ﺸﺒﻜﺔ ?ﺴﻜﺎﻱ ﻨﻴﻮﺰ? ﺃﻤﺲ ،ﺃﻦ ﺒﺮﻴﻄﺎﻨﻴﺎ ﺼﺪﻗﺖ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺘﺼﺪﻴﺮ ﺒﻨﺎﺪﻖ ﻗﻨﺎﺼﺔ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻗﺒﻞ ﺃﺸﻬﺮ ﻓﻘﻄ ﻤﻦ ﻗﻴﺎﻢ ﻗﻮﺍﺖ ﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺒﻘﺘﻞ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ .ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﺍﻟﺸﺒﻜﺔ ?ﺘﻢ ﺍﻟﺘﺼﺪﻴﻖ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺮﺨﺼﺔ ﺘﺼﺪﻴﺮ ﻟﻠﺴﻤﺎﺡ ﺒﺸﺤﻦ ﻛﻤﻴﺔ ﺼﻐﻴﺮﺓ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻷﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﺒﻌﻴﺪﺓ ﺍﺪﻯ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﺘﺸﺮﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺜﺎﻨﻲ/ ﻨﻮﻓﻤﺒﺮ ﺍﺎﻀﻲ ،ﺒﻘﺼﺪ ﺍﻟﻌﺮﺾ ﺃﻮ ﺍﻻﺨﺘﺒﺎﺮ ،ﻮﻋﻠﻰ ﺃﺮﺒﻌﺔ ﺘﺮﺍﺨﻴﺺ ﻟﺘﺼﺪﻴﺮ ﺒﻨﺎﺪﻖ ﻗﻨﺎﺼﺔ ﻮﻫﺠﻮﻤﻴﺔ ﻮﻤﺴﺪﺴﺎﺖ ﻨﺼﻒ ﺁﻟﻴﺔ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ? .ﻮﺃﺸﺎﺮﺖ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺃﻦ ﻤﺴﺆﻮﻟﻴﻦ ﺒﻮﺰﺍﺮﺓ ﺍﻷﻋﻤﺎﻝ ﺍﻟﺒﺮﻴﻄﺎﻨﻴﺔ ﻮﻗّﻌﻮﺍ ﺍﻟﺘﺮﺍﺨﻴﺺ ،ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻓﺖ ﺃﻦ ﻮﺰﻴﺮ ﺍﻷﻋﻤﺎﻝ ﻓﻴﻨﺲ ﻛﻴﺒﻞ ﺸﺪﺪ ﻋﻠﻰ ?ﻀﺮﻮﺮﺓ ﻮﻗﻒ ﺼﺎﺪﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﻷﺴﻠﺤﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﻴﻤﻜﻦ ﺍﺴﺘﺨﺪﺍﻤﻬﺎ ﻟﻘﻤﻊ ﺤﻘﻮﻖ ﺍﻹﻨﺴﺎﻦ ﻮﺇﺜﺎﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺼﺮﺍﻋﺎﺖ ﺍﻹﻗﻠﻴﻤﻴﺔ ،ﻮﺃﺒﺪﻯ ﺪﻫﺸﺘﻪ ﻤﻦ ﺮﺨﺺ ﺍﻟﺘﺼﺪﻴﺮ? .ﻮﻨﺴﺒﺖ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻤﺘﺤﺪﺚ ﺒﺎﺴﻢ ﻮﺰﺍﺮﺓ ﺍﻷﻋﻤﺎﻝ ﻗﻮﻟﻪ ?ﻫﻨﺎﻚ ﻋﺪﺪ ﻛﺒﻴﺮ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﺮﺍﺨﻴﺺ ﻤﻮﺠﻮﺪ ﻓﻌﻼً ﺘﺴﻤﺢ ﺒﺘﺼﺪﻴﺮ ﻤﻌﺪﺍﺖ ﻤﻌﻴﻨﺔ ﺒﺼﻮﺮﺓ ﻤﺆﻗﺘﺔ ﻮ ﻤﻌﻈﻢ ﺍﺎﻻﺖ ﻟﻌﺮﻀﻬﺎ ﻤﻌﺮﺾ ﺼﻨﺎﻋﻲ? . ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺘﻨﻬﻲ ﻋﻤﻞ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺤﺴﻨﺔ ﺃﻨﻬﺖ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻤﻬﺎﻢ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺒﻨﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﺒﺴﺒﺐ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻟﺪﺍﻤﻴﺔ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺚ ﺒﺎﺴﻢ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻤﺎﺮﺘﻦ ﻨﺴﻴﺮﻛﻲ ﻨﻴﻮﻴﻮﺮﻚ ?ﺇﻦ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺨﺘﻴﺮﺖ ﻟﻬﺬﻩ ﺍﻬﻤﺔ ﺇﻄﺎﺮ ﺒﺮﻨﺎﻤﺞ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﺘﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺤﺪﻴﺚ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻀﺪ ﺍﻟﻨﺴﺎﺀ ﻮﻋﻦ ﺍﻹﻴﺪﺰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ? ،ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻒ ?ﺇﺜﺮ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻷﺨﻴﺮﺓ ،ﺃﻨﻬﻰ ﺒﺮﻨﺎﻤﺞ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﺘﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﺍﻻﺘﻔﺎﻖ ﻤﻊ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺒﻤﻮﺠﺐ ﺍﺎﺪﺓ 30ﻤﻦ ﻟﻮﺍﺌﺢ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺒﺸﺄﻦ ﺘﻌﻴﻴﻦ ﺴﻔﺮﺍﺀ ﺍﻟﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﻮﺮﺴﻞ ﺍﻟﺴﻼﻢ? ) .ﺃ .ﻒ .ﺐ( ﺃﻮﻛﺎﻤﺒﻮ: ﻘﻴﻖ ﺍﻟﻌﺪﺍﻟﺔ ﺒﻴﺪ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻮﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺃﻛﺪ ﻤﺪﻋﻲ ﺍﺤﻜﻤﺔ ﺍﻨﺎﺌﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻴﺔ ﻟﻮﻴﺲ ﻤﻮﺮﻴﻨﻮ ﺃﻮﻛﺎﻤﺒﻮ ﺃﻤﺲ ،ﺃﻨﻪ ﻻ ﻴﺴﺘﻄﻴﻊ ﺍﻟﺘﺤﻘﻴﻖ ﺠﺮﺍﺌﻢ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻤﺎ ﺘﻘﺒﻞ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﺒﻮﻻﻴﺔ ﺍﺤﻜﻤﺔ ،ﺃﻮ ﻤﺎ ﻴﺤﻞ ﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﺍﻮﻗﻒ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﺤﻜﻤﺔ ﺍﻨﺎﺌﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻴﺔ .ﻮﻗﺎﻝ ﺒﻴﺎﻦ ?ﻗﺮﺍﺮ ﺇﺤﻘﺎﻖ ﺍﻟﻌﺪﺍﻟﺔ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻴﻨﺒﻐﻲ ﺃﻦ ﻴﺘﺨﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺐ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻲ? .ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻒ ﺃﻦ ﻤﻜﺘﺐ ﺍﺪﻋﻲ ﻟﻦ ﻴﺘﺤﺮﻚ ﺇﻻ ﺒﻌﺪ ﺃﻦ ﺘﻘﺒﻞ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻮﻻﻴﺔ ﺍﺤﻜﻤﺔ ﺃﻮ ﺒﻌﺪ ﺇﺤﺎﻟﺔ ﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻘﻀﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﻤﺤﻜﻤﺔ .ﻮﺘﺎﺒﻊ ﻮﺒﻤﺎ ﺃﻦ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻟﻴﺴﺖ ﻀﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻝ ﺍﻮﻗﻌﺔ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻨﻈﺎﻢ ﺮﻮﻤﺎ ﺍﻷﺴﺎﺴﻲ ،ﻟﺬﺍ ﻻ ﻴﻤﻜﻦ ﻟﻠﻤﺤﻜﻤﺔ ﺍﻨﺎﺌﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻴﺔ ﺃﻦ ﺘﺘﺪﺨﻞ ﺇﻻ ﺤﺎﻝ ? ﻗﺒﻠﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ﺒﻮﻻﻴﺔ ﺍﺤﻜﻤﺔ? ﻮ ﻏﻴﺎﺐ ﺨﻄﻮﺓ ﺎﺜﻠﺔ ?ﻴﻤﻜﻦ ﺠﻠﺲ ﺍﻷﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﺘﺎﺒﻊ ﻟﻸﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺃﻦ ﻴﻘﺮﺮ ﻮﻴﻞ ﺍﻟﻘﻀﻴﺔ ﺇﻟﻰ ﺍﺤﻜﻤﺔ? . )ﻮﻛﺎﻻﺖ( Headline: FOCUS PLACED ON EDUCATION AS UN WOMEN'S COMMISSION BEGINS ANNUAL SESSION Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Modernghana.com Attachment Link: http://www.modernghana. com/news/317724/1/focus-placed-on-education-as-un-womens-commission.html 22 February - Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro today underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier, Ms. Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women, she added. Ms. Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and retention rates in many countries, but the quality of education has not kept pace, particularly in the developing world. Many children leave school without basic literacy and numeracy skills. Girls and women are under represented in science and technology, education and employment. They are simply not getting the knowledge and skills they need for today's competitive and changing job market. Your discussions at this session can help connect the dots among those key issues affecting women's prospects and wellbeing, said Ms. Migiro. She said the launch of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will galvanize worldwide efforts to realize the rights and opportunities of women and girls. UN Women will build on the strong foundation of international norms and policies developed by the United Nations over decades. It will provide a strong and unified voice. It will work throughout the United Nations system to strengthen coherence and to ensure accountability, said Ms. Migiro. She also encouraged the Commission, a functional body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), to explore ways to reinforce the new Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health, which aims to save the lives of more than 16 million women and children over the next four years. Michelle Bachelet, the Executive Director of UN Women, noted that despite progress in the status of women in many fields, women continue to be trafficked, girls are forced to drop out of school to get married and many women and girls lack access to social services. Worldwide, there are too few women who are at decision-making tables when peace, trade or climate change agreements are being negotiated, Ms. Bachelet told members of the Commission. The specific and urgent challenges of reaching women especially in rural areas, in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, is something that we need to hear more about, she said, referring to the anti-poverty goals world leaders have pledged to achieve by 2015. The ways that women are affected by natural disasters, as well as conflict and displacement and the challenges they face gaining access to decision-making in every sector are also important topics for this body, she said. Outlining UN Women's thematic priorities, Ms. Bachelet said the agency will focus on expanding women's voice, leadership and participation; ending violence against women; strengthening the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda; enhancing women's economic empowerment; and making gender equality a priority in national, local and sectoral planning and budgeting. The priority theme of the Commission's session this year is Access and participation of women and girls in education, training and, science and technology. Women must be encouraged to have equal access to ICT [information and communications technology] training and education as well as the new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities generated by ICTs, said Ms. Bachelet. Women globally are challenging gender stereotypes about ICT users and demanding the right to participate in ICT research and development, she added. Lazarous Kapambwe, the President of ECOSOC, spoke out against gender stereotypes in education, which he said led both women and men to segregated careers paths, with adverse consequences for women in economic opportunity and the labour market. He pointed out that women's participation in the labour force in 2008 was estimated at 52.6 per cent, compared to 77.5 per cent for men. In the 20-24 age group, women continued to lag behind men in labour force participation in all regions, with South Asian recording the greatest gap at 82 of per cent of men and 27 per cent of women employed or seeking employment, Mr. Kapambwe said. While Governments have primary responsibility for achieving the goals of gender equality and women's empowerment, partnerships and strategic alliances among all stakeholders are key to achieving effective, concrete and measurable results for women and girls, he said. Headline: Françoise Hetto-Gaasch participera la 55e session de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW) des Nations unies New York (24+25.02.2011) Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: gouvernement.lu Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4167745637&z=1250248919 Le 24 février 2011, Françoise Hetto-Gaasch tiendra un discours lors du débat général organisé par la Commission de la condition de la femme. Ensuite, la ministre rencontrera Michelle Bachelet, secrétaire générale adjointe et directrice exécutive de UN women, pour une entrevue bilatérale. Dans l'après-midi, Hetto-Gaasch rencontrera Margot Wallström, représentante spéciale du secrétaire général pour la violence sexuelle dans les conflits armés. Elle s'entretiendra également avec Mme Ramirez, ministre de la Famille du Nicaragua, et Suzanne Clément, coordinatrice et cheffe de condition féminine du Canada. En soirée, la ministre participera au lancement de la nouvelle agence "ONUFemmes". Le 25 février, la ministre participera au groupe task force pour adolescents dont la concertation de haut niveau a été placée sous le titre: "Invest in the future: Empower adolescent girls now". Suivra ensuite un dialogue interactif pour évaluer les progrès réalisés dans l'application des conclusions concertées pour éliminer toutes les formes de violence et de discrimination à l'égard des jeunes filles. Enfin, Françoise Hetto-Gaasch aura encore une entrevue bilatérale avec Jane Stewart, représentante spéciale de l'Organisation internationale du travail auprès de l'ONU. Une entrevue à la division gender du Département de maintien de la paix de l'ONU est également prévue. Communiqué par le ministère de l'Égalité des chances Headline: Focus placed on education as UN women's commission begins annual session Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Uzreport.com TASHKENT, February 23 (UzReport.com): UN Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro on 22 February underscored the importance of education in raising the status of women in society and called for greater investment in measures to ensure gender equality, deploring the fact that two-thirds of illiterate adults across the world are female. "Investing in women and girls is a force multiplier," Ms. Migiro told the opening of the two-week session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women at UN Headquarters. "Not only is education a key driver of economic growth, it is also a catalyst for empowering women," she added. Ms. Migiro pointed out that global commitments to achieving universal primary education and gender parity, at all levels of education, have had a beneficial impact on girls' school enrolment and retention rates in many countries, but the quality of education has not kept pace, particularly in the developing world. "Many children leave school without basic literacy and numeracy skills. Girls and women are underrepresented in science and technology, education and employment. They are simply not getting the knowledge and skills they need for today's competitive and changing job market. "Your discussions at this session can help connect the dots among those key issues affecting women's prospects and well-being," said Ms. Migiro. She said the launch of the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) will galvanize worldwide efforts to realize the rights and opportunities of women and girls. "UN Women will build on the strong foundation of international norms and policies developed by the United Nations over decades. It will provide a strong and unified voice. It will work throughout the United Nations system to strengthen coherence and to ensure accountability," said Ms. Migiro. She also encouraged the Commission, a functional body of the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), to explore ways to reinforce the new Global Strategy for Women's and Children's Health, which aims to save the lives of more than 16 million women and children over the next four years. Michelle Bachelet, the Executive Director of UN Women, noted that despite progress in the status of women in many fields, women continue to be trafficked, girls are forced to drop out of school to get married and many women and girls lack access to social services. "Worldwide, there are too few women who are at decision-making tables when peace, trade or climate change agreements are being negotiated," Ms. Bachelet told members of the Commission. "The specific and urgent challenges of reaching women especially in rural areas, in order to achieve the Millennium Development Goals, is something that we need to hear more about," she said, referring to the anti-poverty goals world leaders have pledged to achieve by 2015. "The ways that women are affected by natural disasters, as well as conflict and displacement and the challenges they face gaining access to decision-making in every sector are also important topics for this body," she said. Outlining UN Women's thematic priorities, Ms. Bachelet said the agency will focus on expanding women's voice, leadership and participation; ending violence against women; strengthening the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda; enhancing women's economic empowerment; and making gender equality a priority in national, local and sectoral planning and budgeting. The priority theme of the Commission's session this year is "Access and participation of women and girls in education, training and, science and technology." "Women must be encouraged to have equal access to ICT [information and communications technology] training and education as well as the new employment and entrepreneurial opportunities generated by ICTs," said Ms. Bachelet. "Women globally are challenging gender stereotypes about ICT users and demanding the right to participate in ICT research and development," she added. Lazarous Kapambwe, the President of ECOSOC, spoke out against gender stereotypes in education, which he said led both women and men to segregated careers paths, with adverse consequences for women in economic opportunity and the labour market. He pointed out that women's participation in the labour force in 2008 was estimated at 52.6%, compared to 77.5% for men. In the 20-24 age group, women continued to lag behind men in labour force participation in all regions, with South Asian recording the greatest gap at 82% of men and 27% of women employed or seeking employment, Mr. Kapambwe said. "While Governments have primary responsibility for achieving the goals of gender equality and women's empowerment, partnerships and strategic alliances among all stakeholders are key to achieving effective, concrete and measurable results for women and girls," he said. (THROUGH ASIA PULSE) 23-02 2011 Copyright © 2011 Asia Pulse Pte Ltd. ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺘﻨﻔﻲ ﻤﻐﺎﺪﺮﺘﻬﺎ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ..ﻮﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺘﻨﻬﻲ ﻤﻬﺎﻤﻬﺎ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ Headline: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Date: Media Contact: http://www.emaratalyoum.com Media Outlet: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4168024721&z=1250248919 Attachment Link: ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﻀﻤﻦ ﻓﺮﻴﻖ ﺍﻟﺪﻓﺎﻉ ﻋﻦ ﺼﺪﺍﻢ ﺤﺴﻴﻦ ﺒﻌﺪ ﺴﻘﻮﻄ ﻨﻈﺎﻤﻪ-ﺃﺮﺸﻴﻔﻴﺔ ﻨﻔﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ،ﺍﺒﻨﺔ ﺍﻟﺰﻋﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻲ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ،ﻤﺴﺎﺀ ﺃﻤﺲ ،ﻋﺒﺮ ﺍﻟﺘﻠﻔﺰﻴﻮﻦ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻲ ﺍﻟﺮﺴﻤﻲ ،ﺍﻷﺨﺒﺎﺮ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺒﺜﺘﻬﺎ ﻄﺎﺖ ﺘﻠﻔﺰﻴﻮﻨﻴﺔ ﻋﺮﺒﻴﺔ ،ﻮﻤﻔﺎﺪﻫﺎ ﺃﻨﻬﺎ ﻏﺎﺪﺮﺖ ﺍﻟﺒﻼﺪ. ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﺘﺼﺮﻴﺢ ﻤﻘﺘﻀﺐ ﻟﻠﺘﻠﻔﺰﻴﻮﻦ ﺒﺎﺐ ﺍﻟﻌﺰﻴﺰﻴﺔ "ﺃﻗﻮﻝ ﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﻮﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺎﺖ ،ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﺃﺤﺒﻬﻢ ﻮﻴﺤﺒﻮﻨﻨﻲ ﺍﻨﻲ ﺼﺎﻤﺪﺓ ﺃﻤﺎﻢ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻝ ﺍﻟﺼﺎﻤﺪ". ﻮﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﻮﺴﺎﺌﻞ ﺇﻋﻼﻢ ﺪﺜﺖ ﻋﻦ ﺃﻦ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ،ﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻤﺘﻦ ﻄﺎﺌﺮﺓ ﺘﺎﺒﻌﺔ ﻟﺸﺮﻛﺔ ﺍﻄﻮﻄ ﺍﻮﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ،ﻤﻨﻌﺖ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻬﺒﻮﻄ ﻤﻄﺎﺮ ﻻﻓﺎﻟﻴﺘﺎ ﺃﻤﺲ. ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﺇﻦ ﺍﻟﻄﺎﺌﺮﺓ ﻮﻫﻲ ﻤﻦ ﻄﺮﺍﺰ "ﺁﻱ.ﺘﻲ.ﺁﺮ ،"42ﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﺘﻘﻞ 14ﺸﺨﺼﺎً .ﻮﺮﻓﻀﺖ ﻫﻴﺌﺔ ﺍﻟﻄﻴﺮﺍﻦ ﺍﻟﺴﻤﺎﺡ ﻟﻬﺎ ﺒﺎﻟﻬﺒﻮﻄ ،ﻷﻨﻬﺎ ﻈﻬﺮﺖ ﻓﺠﺄﺓ ﺍﺠﺎﻝ ﺍﻮﻱ ﺍﺎﻟﻄﻲ. ﺇﻟﻰ ﺬﻟﻚ ،ﺃﻨﻬﺖ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻤﻬﺎﻢ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ،ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ،ﺒﺴﺒﺐ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻟﺪﺍﻤﻴﺔ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ،ﺤﺴﺐ ﻤﺎ ﺃﻋﻠﻦ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺚ ﺒﺎﺴﻢ ﺍﻻﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻤﺎﺮﺘﻦ ﻨﺴﻴﺮﻛﻲ ﻨﻴﻮﻴﻮﺮﻚ. ﻮﺮﺪﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻋﻠﻰ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻘﺮﺍﺮ ،ﺒﺎﻟﻘﻮﻝ ﺇﻦ "ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﻴﻌﺮﻓﻮﻨﻨﻲ ﻴﻌﺮﻓﻮﻦ ﺠﻴﺪﺍً ﺍﻨﻲ ﺃﺒﻘﻰ ﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﺍﻹﺮﺍﺪﺓ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﻤﻴﻊ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ". ﻤﻦ ﺠﺎﻨﺒﻪ ،ﺃﻮﻀﺢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺚ ﺒﺎﺴﻢ ﺍﻻﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ "ﺇﺜﺮ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻷﺨﻴﺮﺓ ،ﺍﻨﻬﻰ ﺒﺮﻨﺎﻤﺞ ﺍﻻﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﺘﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﺍﻻﺘﻔﺎﻖ ﻤﻊ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺒﻤﻮﺠﺐ ﺍﺎﺪﺓ 30 ﻤﻦ ﻟﻮﺍﺌﺢ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ،ﺒﺸﺄﻦ ﺘﻌﻴﻴﻦ ﺴﻔﺮﺍﺀ ﺍﻟﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﻮﺮﺴﻞ ﺍﻟﺴﻼﻢ". ﻮﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺨﺘﻴﺮﺖ ﻟﻬﺬﻩ ﺍﻬﻤﺔ ﺍﻄﺎﺮ ﺒﺮﻨﺎﻤﺞ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﺘﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺤﺪﻴﺚ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻀﺪ ﺍﻟﻨﺴﺎﺀ ﻮﻋﻦ ﺍﻻﻴﺪﺰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ. ﻮﻻ ﻴﺘﻠﻘﻰ ﺴﻔﺮﺍﺀ ﺍﻟﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﺃﻱ ﺒﺪﻝ ﻤﺎﻟﻲ ﻮﻻ ﺠﻮﺍﺰﺍﺖ ﺴﻔﺮ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ. ﻮﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺴﺘﺎﺬﺓ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻨﻮﻦ ،ﻮﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﻀﻤﻦ ﻓﺮﻴﻖ ﺍﻟﺪﻓﺎﻉ ﻋﻦ ﺼﺪﺍﻢ ﺤﺴﻴﻦ ﺒﻌﺪ ﺴﻘﻮﻄ ﻨﻈﺎﻤﻪ. ﻮﺼﺪﺮﺖ ﺍﺪﺍﻨﺔ ﻋﺎﻴﺔ ﻟﻮﺍﻟﺪﻫﺎ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺜﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﻤﻊ ﺍﻟﺪﺍﻤﻲ ﻟﻠﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺒﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺘﺸﻬﺪﻫﺎ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻤﻨﺬ ﺃﺴﺒﻮﻉ. Headline: WOMEN: PUTTING FORCE OF LAW BEHIND BID FOR GENDER RIGHTS Date: 2/23/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Inter Press Service - United Nations Bureau UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 23, 2011 (IPS/GIN) - The two-week Commission on the Status of Women at United Nations headquarters draws together an array of civil society leaders as well as policy-makers and U.N. development experts to compare notes on the many facets of women's empowerment. One participant is Joan Winship, executive director of the International Association of Women Judges (IAWJ), a nonprofit group founded two decades ago. With more than 4,000 members hailing from 90 countries, IAWJ has designed and implemented numerous programs to empower women judges - and the societies in which they work. With nearly 10 years at the helm of IAWJ, Winship has a long and distinguished career in the fields of human rights, rule of law, and international issues. She spoke to IPS about gender bias in the courts and the new U.N. Women agency. Q: What's the importance of the judicial element in women's situations? A: You can have all the advocacy and grassroots movements, and the encouraging of legislation on issues of violence and discrimination against women. But once you get the law passed, it's not going to be effective and impact women unless it is both implemented and upheld. And so it is ultimately the courts that should be the ones to make sure that the law is implemented and women get equal justice in a society. Q: What real successes in women's rights have you seen since the creation of IAWJ? A: Over the course of the 20 years we've been in existence, we have focused much of our work to create more opportunity for access to justice for women. Through our members and through the associations that they form within their own countries, we do training with men and women judges to make sure that they are issuing decisions in [accord] with international conventions on human rights, CEDAW [the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women], and regional instruments like the African Charter or other such agreements. What we try to do is not only the training but then follow-up by collecting case decisions where magistrates and judges are actually using the international human rights legal tools, [and] issuing decisions that will protect a woman in an inheritance case, for a property rights case, for divorce, and custody case for her children. The other thing that judges have had a role in doing is identifying where there are gaps in legal and judicial systems. Many of our members [lobby] to see that domestic violence legislation is passed, that federal offenses acts are passed, that such things as family courts or juvenile courts are established where there haven't been any. So we have seen considerable progress, albeit there is still much more to do. Q: Could you give an example of your work? A: The IAWJ is just completing a program in partnership with the Tanzanian Women Judges Association, and the community-based organization called the Society for Women and AIDS in Africa. This project was called Jurisprudence on the Ground. It really came out of a presentation at the IAWJ made on a panel at the Commission on the Status of Women meeting in 2007, when we were talking of how women judges were identifying the links between HIV/AIDS and the issues of discrimination and violence against women. The project brought together the women judges in Tanzania with the community-based leaders. Together they created a discussion for both sides, so that the community-based leaders could understand better what rights women have, what information they could pass on to the members of their community, on such issues as how to file a case, why she should write a will, how to file a complaint if she does not feel she was fairly treated by court personnel, other issues like that. In return, the community women shared with the women judges what they saw as barriers and obstacles that women faced when they tried to go to court. Together they agreed on what training community leaders needed to understand these issues, the judges developed and implemented this training program and then the community leaders conducted trainings throughout their network, so that they could ultimately reach people at the village and ward levels. Together they produced brochures in Swahili that have been distributed in villages and wards in different parts of Tanzania. Q: Do you think the new U.N. Women is a positive step for women's rights? A: We have worked with and received funding from the U.N. Trust Fund against Violence against Women through UNIFEM, and we have been a participant in the CSW and other meetings, so we have been active in different entities that have come together to form U.N. Women. We think that having one entity is a very positive step, rather than having the roles and responsibilities divided in different parts of the U.N. U.N. Women should certainly heighten both the effectiveness and the opportunity for an agency like the U.N. Women to bring gender issues and programmes more effectively throughout the U.N. system. Q: How could you define the effectiveness of the CSW? A: Each year the CSW brings issues to the fore that wouldn't be there otherwise. Certainly the role both of governments and non-government organizations are key to keeping that gender as an issue out-front at the U.N. It's always our hope that the CSW makes a major impact on programs and issues that U.N. faces and to which the U.N. should respond. Copyright © 2011 Global Information Network Headline: Dos ONG creen que la violencia de género debe ser la prioridad de la ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: 123.cl Attachment Link: http://noticias.123.cl/noticias/20110223_d51f85cefa94620705654cc2f783cbfc. htm Naciones Unidas, 23 feb (EFE).- La erradicación de la violencia de género debe ser la principal prioridad de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres que dirige la expresidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet, según un informe de las organizaciones no gubernamentales (ONG) Oxfam y VSO difundido hoy. El trabajo elaborado por estas dos organizaciones recoge las opiniones de cien activistas de 75 países sobre el papel que debe desempeñar la nueva institución, que el jueves se pondrá oficialmente en marcha con una ceremonia en la Asamblea General de la ONU. Según explica el documento, el 72% de las personas consultadas consideraron que el principal objetivo de la nueva agencia debe ser la lucha contra la violencia machista, ya que cerca de un 70% de las mujeres ha sido víctima de un acto de violencia en su vida, a menudo a manos de sus parejas o familiares. Asimismo, el estudio destaca la importancia de que ONU Mujeres cumpla con el compromiso de trabajar con los países de la organización para garantizar el respeto de los derechos de la mujer, pedir responsabilidades cuando se violen esos derechos e impulsar la igualdad de géneros. "ONU Mujeres es una gran oportunidad para cambiar el 'statu quo' en materia de derechos de la mujer. El mensaje de este centenar de activistas a Naciones Unidas es muy claro: Hay que llegar a la mujer y ayudarla a conseguir la capacidad de cambiar sus vidas", valoró en un comunicado de prensa la directora de la filial de Oxfam en Suecia, Farah Karimi. La activista advirtió de que la agencia debe ajustarse a las necesidades y prioridades de las mujeres, particularmente en las zonas rurales, si quiere cumplir la misión que la comunidad internacional le ha encomendado, y que "tiene que alejarse de los métodos de trabajo habituales si quiere tener una verdadera influencia en la vida real". El informe también indica que, según el 84% de los activistas consultados, la mujer que vive en el ámbito rural es la que necesita con mayor urgencia un enfoque particular, así como las discapacitadas y las que carecen de educación. Otras prioridades identificadas en el estudio son garantizar el acceso de la mujer a las esferas donde se adoptan decisiones, así como incrementar su poder económico y conseguir que la justicia atienda sus reclamaciones. "La ONU hasta ahora le ha fallado a la mujer en el mundo en desarrollo", afirmó la directora ejecutiva de VSO, Marg Mayne. Entre otras cosas, recordó que el 70% de los pobres y el 60% de las personas con VIH en el Africa subsahariana son mujeres, mientras que la violencia machista se mantiene en "niveles alarmantes". Mayne pidió a los responsables de ONU Mujeres que escuchen las voces de quienes trabajan a diario, en la calle, a la hora de decidir el rumbo de la nueva agencia. También recordó que a un día de su lanzamiento oficial, la agencia cuenta con sólo el 1% del presupuesto de la ONU y numerosos países, entre ellos Estados Unidos y Reino Unido, no han anunciado su contribución financiera a la nueva institución. La nueva agencia integra en una única entidad a organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de la ONU para el Avance de la Mujer y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer (INSTRAW), así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género (OSAGI). Imagen y texto Agencia EFE. Paraguay espera enviar en breve energía a Uruguay a través de... Hasbún (UDI) llama a ex ministro Vidal a no ser 'tan... Headline: В Нью-Йорке стартовала сессия Комитета ООН по статусу женщин Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: News.am- Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4168549712&z=1250248922 В Нью-Йорке 22 февраля стартовала 55-ая сессия Комитета ООН по статусу женщин, на которой председательствует постоянный представитель Армении в организации, посол Карен Назарян. Основной задачей сессии является обсуждение вопросов создания равных возможностей для женщин в сфере образования, науки и технологий, проблемы занятости. Примечательно, что параллельно свои работы будет проводить структура ООН по вопросам гендерного равноправия и продвижения (UN Women). В мероприятиях на разном уровне представлены более полусотни стран. Отметим, в 2010-2011 годах Армения председательствует в Экономическом и социальном совете, являющемся основной структурой в вышеуказанном комитете. Обсуждения сыграют для Армении важную роль с точки зрения перспектив реализации стратегии гендерной политики 2011-2015 годов. Headline: Derechos humanos: Juezas unidas por los derechos de las mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Periodistas en Espanol Attachment Link: http://www.periodistas-es. org/derechos-humanos/derechos-humanos-juezas-unidas-por-los-derechos-delas-mujeres Jueves 24 de Febrero de 2011 09:38 PES Cléo Fatoorehchi (IPS/ Naciones Unidas).- La reunión anual de la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres en la sede de la ONU reúne a una amplia gama de líderes de la sociedad civil, de la política y expertas en desarrollo. Una de ellas es Joan Winship, directora ejecutiva de la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas (IAWJ). Esta organización sin fines de lucro fundada hace dos décadas y con más de 4.000 miembros en 90 países ha diseñado e implementado numerosos programas para potenciar el papel de las mujeres y, a través de ellas, fortalecer las sociedades en las que viven. Con casi diez años al timón de la IAWJ, Winship tiene una distinguida carrera en los campos de derechos humanos, imperio de la ley y asuntos internacionales. Esta jurista habló con IPS sobre los prejuicios de género en los tribunales y sobre la nueva agencia de la ONU (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) dedicada a los problemas de las mujeres. IPS: ¿Cuál es la importancia del elemento judicial en la situación de las mujeres? Joan Winship: Se puede contar con movimientos de base, así como con legislaciones en temas de violencia y discriminación contra las mujeres, pero una vez que esas leyes han sido aprobadas no van a ser efectivas ni van a tener impacto a menos que sean implementadas. Y por eso en última instancia son los tribunales los que aseguran que se apliquen las leyes y que las mujeres obtengan justicia en la sociedad. IPS: ¿Qué éxitos ha visto en los derechos de las mujeres desde la creación de la IAWJ? JW: A lo largo de los veinte años de nuestra existencia, hemos concentrado gran parte de nuestro trabajo en la creación de más oportunidades de acceso a la justicia para las mujeres. A través de nuestras integrantes y de las asociaciones que ellas forman dentro de sus respectivos países, hacemos capacitación con magistrados hombres y mujeres para garantizar que tomen decisiones de acuerdo con las convenciones internacionales sobre derechos humanos, la CEDAW (Convención sobre la Eliminación de Todas las Formas de Discriminación contra las Mujeres) e instrumentos regionales como la Carta Africana y otros acuerdos similares. Lo que tratamos de hacer es no sólo capacitar sino también llevar a cabo un seguimiento reuniendo información sobre fallos en que los magistrados aplican las herramientas legales internacionales en materia de derechos humanos, tomando decisiones que protejan a las mujeres en casos de herencias, derechos de propiedad, divorcios y custodias de hijos. El otro rol que tienen las juezas es identificar las brechas en los sistemas legales y judiciales. Muchos de nuestros miembros presionan para que se aprueben leyes contra la violencia doméstica, para que esos delitos sean castigados a nivel federal, para que se creen tribunales juveniles o de familia donde no los hay. Así que hemos visto un considerable progreso, aunque todavía hay mucho por hacer. IPS: ¿Podría darnos un ejemplo de su trabajo? JW: La IAWJ está por completar un programa en sociedad con la Asociación Tanzana de Mujeres Juezas y con el grupo de base Sociedad para las Mujeres y Sida en África. Este proyecto se llama Jurisprudencia en el Terreno. Todo surgió en una presentación que hizo la IAWJ en un panel durante una reunión de la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres en 2007, en el que hablábamos sobre cómo las juezas identificaban vínculos entre el sida (síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida) y temas como la discriminación y la violencia contra las mujeres. El proyecto reunió a las juezas y líderes comunitarias de Tanzania. Juntas crearon una discusión en la que las líderes comunitarias comprendieron mejor sus derechos y recibieron información clave, como por ejemplo cómo presentar una demanda, por qué una mujer debe escribir un testamento y temas similares. A cambio, las mujeres de las comunidades compartieron con las juezas lo que veían cómo obstáculos y barreras cuando se presentan ante un tribunal. Juntas acordaron qué tipo de capacitación necesitan las mujeres para entender estos temas. Las juezas desarrollaron e implementaron este programa de capacitación. IPS: ¿Usted cree que la creación de ONU Mujeres es un paso positivo? JS: Hemos trabajado y recibido financiamiento del Fondo Fiduciario de la ONU para Eliminar la Violencia contra la Mujer, y hemos participado en la Comisión y otras reuniones, así que hemos sido activas en diferentes entidades que ahora se unen para formar ONU Mujeres. Creemos que contar con una sola entidad es un paso muy positivo, en vez de tener los roles y las responsabilidades divididas en diferentes partes del foro mundial. ONU Mujeres sin duda va a hacer más efectivos los programas en todo el sistema de Naciones Unidas. IPS: ¿Cómo definiría usted la efectividad de la Comisión? JW: Cada año, la Comisión pone en el tapete temas que no estarían allí de otra manera. Sin duda tanto el papel de los gobiernos como de las organizaciones no gubernamentales son clave para mantener los asuntos de género al tope de la agenda de la ONU. Siempre está la esperanza de que la Comisión logre un mayor impacto en programas y temas que la ONU afronta y no han sido aún respondidos. Headline: Plan International and Girls Delegation Welcome Launch of UN Women at the General Assembly in New Yo Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: pr-usa.net Attachment Link: http://pr-usa.net/index.php? id=633530&Itemid=28&option=com_content&task=view The launch of UN Women this week in New York comes during a two-week session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The CSW has convened to discuss the emerging role of technology and education for empowering girls and women, as well as to review a previous session on violence and discrimination against the girl child. The launch event, hosted by ABC News This Week Moderator Christiane Amanpour, will be attended by a delegation of girls from Plan program countries around the world. The delegation has spent the week participating in key events and meetings aimed at bringing the voices of girls and young women to the important global discussions on gender equality and women's rights and empowerment. Responding to the launch of UN Women, Plan's 'Because I am a Girl' Director Deepali Sood said, "We at Plan welcome the formation of this new UN entity UN Women. UN Women is dedicated to gender equality and empowerment of women and girls in the world and has therefore always had our support– indeed, Plan lobbied tirelessly for it to be established. The agency now requires adequate resources to ensure it delivers concretely on its mandate." On Wednesday, Sood will be addressing a high level panel in the General Assembly room as the sole NGO respondent on 'access and participation of women and girls in education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women's equal access to full employment and decent work.' Her address will be part of a packed CSW program, with three other Plan events taking place within hours of Sood's appearance in the General Assembly. These events include a girls led side event which will focus on the BIAAG campaign's call for an 'International Day of the Girl,' while the BIAAG campaign and report will be discussed in a high level panel sponsored by the Austrian delegation inside the UN building. With the primary theme of this year's CSW connecting strongly with the BIAAG campaign's 2010 State of the World report, Plan International is using the opportunity CSW provides to call for better education, technology and employment opportunities for girls worldwide. Information technology can make a huge impact on girls and young women's lives, opening up real possibilities and opportunities for employment, schooling, and participation. But, these opportunities are not risk free. The 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at United Nations Headquarters in New York from Tuesday, February 22, to Friday, March 4. NOTE TO EDITORS: Because I am a Girl is Plan's campaign to fight gender inequality, promote girls' rights and lift millions of girls out of poverty. Plan is producing one girl report each year in the run-up to 2015, the target year for the Millennium Development Goals. To read the Digital and Urban Frontiers report, please visit: http://plan-international.org/girls/static/docs/BIAAG_2010_EN2.pdf . Headline: New York’ta Ermenistan temsilcisinin başkanlık ettiği BM Kadının Statüsü Komisyonu’nun 55. Oturumu başladı Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: News.am- Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4169073791&z=1250248931 New Yorkta Ermenistan BM Daimi temsilcisi eli Karen Nazaryanın başkanlık ettiği BM Kadının Stats Komisyonunun 55. Oturumu başladı BMin bu prestijli komisyonunun oturum dnemindeki ncelikli teması 'Kadınlar ve kızların eğitime, meslek ii eğitime, bilime, teknolojiye, tam istihdama ve uygun işlere erişimleri ve katılımlarının desteklenmesi'. Komisyonun bu oturum dnemi alışmalarına paralel olarak BM Cinsi Eşitlik ve Kadınların İlerlemesi organının (UN Women) resmi aılışı da gerekleştirilece. Aılışa BM st dzey yetkilileri ve ye lke delegasyonları katılacak. 50yi aşkın lke oturumda bakanlık delegasyoları dzeyinde temsil edilmekteler. Kadının Stats Komisyonu BMin esas organlarından olan Ekonomik ve Sosyal Konsey fonksiyonel komisyolarından biridir. Gndeminde cinsi eşitlik ve kadının ilerlemesine ilişkin ok farklı konuları barındırmakta ve bu alanlarda global siyaset yrten tek hkmetlerarası organ niteliğini taşımakta. Ermenistan 2010-2011 dneminde Komisyonun başkanlığını etmekte. Komisyonda yapılan tartışmalar Ermenistan iin Cinsi Mnasebetler Siyaseti Perspektifi ve 2011-2015 Dnemi Startejik Eylem Planının gerekleştirimesi iin nemli bir ynerge olacak ve Ermenistanda devlet ve toplumun farklı tabakalarının katılımıyla kadın sorunlarının zmn teşvik edecek. Headline: Report From UN Commission on Status of Women - Day Two - Feb 24 Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: UN Commission Media Outlet: BeyondChron Attachment Link: http://www.beyondchron. org/articles/Report_From_UN_Commission_on_Status_of_Women_Day_Two_8 931.html Report From UN Commission on Status of Women - Day Two Human rights can be a surprisingly touchy subject at the United Nations. Ive discovered in my first two days here that many woman activists, particularly from the Global South, find promoting human rights can actually be counter-productive in their advocacy work, since its viewed as a Western imposition and culturally insensitive system of measurement. But if human rights arent our standard for measuring improvement and equality in the lives of women and girls around the globe, then what is? The answer seems to be a million small steps and culturally appropriate measurements, rather than the so-called universal standard many activists myself included frequently endorse. Over the weekend an extensive orientation covered the material that will be required for informed participation in this years CSW events namely, understanding current barriers to women and girls' participation in science and technology and what is necessary for the successful transition from education into the labor market. The reasons for unequal entry and retention in so-called "STEM" careers ("Science, Technology, Engineering and Math") are complex and are drastically affected by region and culture. Even gender stereotypes about appropriate roles for men and women - one of the most pervasive barriers changes shape according to context (i.e., the "glamorization of dumbness" as one woman put it, is certainly not universal but a very real hindrance in certain communities). The most exciting part of the day for many was the opportunity to hear Michelle Bachelet, the head of UN Women, give the keynote address. The former president of Chile and the first woman head of state there, she was elected with overwhelming popular support and remains a pivotal figure, a role model for millions of women worldwide. Her keynote address was very targeted, mentioning specific roles and duties of UN Women and the ways in which the initiatives will be enacted - including identifying best practices for women's empowerment, promoting coherence and synergy with CSOs, and collecting data that has been disaggregated to reflect gender. This morning marked the official opening of the CSW 2011 meetings. The number of NGO delegates is limited due to renovations of the U.N. facility, so not everyone can attend all the sessions. This is not as disappointing as it may sound - for many of the women here, the official meetings are actually the least dynamic part of the CSW. There are approximately 250 parallel events happening simultaneously that we can choose to attend according to our specific interests. These include caucuses, workshops, panels, and seminars and are hosted by the U.N. Member states or other CSOs, and most occur in buildings in the vicinity of the U.N. The delegates from WILPF have taken a divide-and-conquer approach - each of us attending different events, taking notes, and then reporting back during an evening debriefing session. Hopefully the range of issues under consideration this week will be accurately reflected in these blog posts - it's a daunting, yet exciting, task! For those interested in the official meetings, webcasts can be found at the following link: http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/index.html Stay tuned! Rebecca Norlander, a PhD student in Saybrook Universitys Social Transformation program, is a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women this week. Shes blogging about her experiences. Headline: Report From UN Commission on Status of Women - Day Two Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Rebecca Norlander Media Outlet: BeyondChron Attachment Link: http://www.beyondchron.org/news/index.php?itemid=8931 Human rights can be a surprisingly touchy subject at the United Nations. Ive discovered in my first two days here that many woman activists, particularly from the Global South, find promoting human rights can actually be counter-productive in their advocacy work, since its viewed as a Western imposition and culturally insensitive system of measurement. But if human rights arent our standard for measuring improvement and equality in the lives of women and girls around the globe, then what is? The answer seems to be a million small steps and culturally appropriate measurements, rather than the so-called universal standard many activists myself included frequently endorse. Over the weekend an extensive orientation covered the material that will be required for informed participation in this years CSW events namely, understanding current barriers to women and girls' participation in science and technology and what is necessary for the successful transition from education into the labor market. The reasons for unequal entry and retention in so-called "STEM" careers ("Science, Technology, Engineering and Math") are complex and are drastically affected by region and culture. Even gender stereotypes about appropriate roles for men and women - one of the most pervasive barriers changes shape according to context (i.e., the "glamorization of dumbness" as one woman put it, is certainly not universal but a very real hindrance in certain communities). The most exciting part of the day for many was the opportunity to hear Michelle Bachelet, the head of UN Women, give the keynote address. The former president of Chile and the first woman head of state there, she was elected with overwhelming popular support and remains a pivotal figure, a role model for millions of women worldwide. Her keynote address was very targeted, mentioning specific roles and duties of UN Women and the ways in which the initiatives will be enacted - including identifying best practices for women's empowerment, promoting coherence and synergy with CSOs, and collecting data that has been disaggregated to reflect gender. This morning marked the official opening of the CSW 2011 meetings. The number of NGO delegates is limited due to renovations of the U.N. facility, so not everyone can attend all the sessions. This is not as disappointing as it may sound - for many of the women here, the official meetings are actually the least dynamic part of the CSW. There are approximately 250 parallel events happening simultaneously that we can choose to attend according to our specific interests. These include caucuses, workshops, panels, and seminars and are hosted by the U.N. Member states or other CSOs, and most occur in buildings in the vicinity of the U.N. The delegates from WILPF have taken a divide-and-conquer approach - each of us attending different events, taking notes, and then reporting back during an evening debriefing session. Hopefully the range of issues under consideration this week will be accurately reflected in these blog posts - it's a daunting, yet exciting, task! For those interested in the official meetings, webcasts can be found at the following link: http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/index.html Stay tuned! Rebecca Norlander, a PhD student in Saybrook Universitys Social Transformation program, is a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women this week. Shes blogging about her experiences. Headline: Women access to social services tops UN debates Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Angola Press - Online Attachment Link: http://www.portalangop.co. ao/motix/en_us/noticias/sociedade/2011/1/8/Women-access-social-services-tops -debates,e0f49e01-5332-4fcb-bf4b-c053ea003fb5.html New York – The access of women to social services topped the debates on the second day of the 55th United Nations session discussing the status of females in the world. The works of the event continued Wednesday with high level interactive meetings, focusing on exchange of experience among the delegations about the policies, programmes and practical measures being carried out by each member State. On the first day of the meeting, the participants held a high level round table with the participation of heads of ministerial delegation, including Angola represented by the deputy minister of Family and Women Promotion, Ana Paula Sacramento Neto. On the occasion, apart from the topic “Access and participation of women in education, training, science and technology”, the meeting tackled the promotion of equality in the access to job and decent work. The Angolan delegation in New York participated in the various panels on the above mentioned priority topic and on the implementation of the UN 1325 resolution and others, under the ongoing 55th annual session of the UN Women Commission. On Thursday, the meeting is focusing on “Empowerment of rural women and their role in eradication of famine and poverty, development and challenges”. Thursday’s agenda includes an official address by the head of the Angolan delegation and the launch of the UN Women, a new agency created to promote women development and empowerment. Headline: Конференција на тема „Преку едукација и зајакнување кон социјално вклучување и активно граѓанство“ Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: MIA Macedonian Information Agency Attachment Link: http://www.mia.com.mk/default.aspx?lId=1&vId=81458308 Во организација на Женската граѓанска иницијатива „Антико“ денеска во Скопје ќе се одржи конференција на тема „Преку едукација и зајакнување кон социјално вклучување и активно граѓанство“. Целта на конференцијата е да се поттикнат учесниците да ги споделат своите искуства и ставови и да разменат добри пракси кои во иднина ќе придонесат за зајакнување на економската свест и социјално вклучување на жените од руралните средини, како и практични решенија за подобрување на положбата на жената во традиционалното патријархално општество. Конференцијата е резултат на истоимениот проект поддржан од UN WOMEN кој ги мобилизираше жените од руралните подрачја да ги зајакнат соспствените капацитети за промовирање на позитивните цели и идеали за мир, толеранција, демократија, еднаквост, достоинство и човекови/женски права во заедниците на Република Македонија. дма/9:04 Headline: 백희영 장관, 미첼 바첼 트 UN Women 총재 만나다 Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Yonhap English News Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170546645&z=1250248922 고위급 등 다양한 직위에 한국 여성정책 전문가 진출 희망 UN 여성지위원회(CSW) 참석 이틀째를 맞고 있는 여성가족부 백희영 장관은 23일(뉴욕시간) 미첼 바첼레트(MIchelle Bachelet, 전 칠레대 통령) UN Women 총재, 레베카 그린스팬(Rebeca Grynspan) UNDP(유엔개발계획) 부총재 면담, 뉴 욕지역 현장 방문, 한인여성 간담회 등으로 바쁜 일정을 보내고 있다. 백 장관은 미첼 바첼레트 총재와의 면담에서 우리 정부의 유엔 Women의 임무수행과 관련 재정적 기여를 470만불까지 확대하고, 집행이사국으로서 주도적 역할을 수행할 것을 전달하고, UN Women 출범에 따라 고위급을 비롯하여 다양한 직위에 한국의 능력있는 여성정책 전문가가 진출 하여 UN Women의 비전과 목표에 맞는 프로그램 수립에 기여할 수 있기를 희망한다고 전하였다. 한편, 같은 날 오전에는 레베카 그린스팬 UNDP 부총재와 면담을 통해 우리나라의 개도국 여성에 대한 ODA사업에 대한 정책성과를 소개하고, UNDP와 협력을 통하여 2011년 추진하고 있는 '아시 아·태평양 성인지 경제정책 교육(GEPMI-AP)*'에 대한 현안을 협의하였다. * UNDP GEPMI-AP프로그램(Asia Pacific Gender and Economic Policy Management Initiative): 경제정 책 및 빈곤퇴치 전략에 성인지 관점 반영을 목적으로 추진되는 프로그램으로서 정책결정자 등을 대상으로 성인지 경제정책관련 강의 제공 등으로 구성 이어서 오후에 백 장관은 뉴욕지역에 소재하고 있는 가정폭력 피해여성을 위한 시설인 '무지개의 집'을 현장 방문하는 한편, 저녁에는 뉴욕지역 KOWIN(세계한민족여성네트워크)* 여성리더 등을 중심으로 하는 한인 동포 여성과의 간담회를 가지고, 국내·외 한민족 여성간의 네트워크 활성화를 통한 국가경쟁력 기여 방안에 대하여 의견을 교환했다. * 세계한민족여성네트워크(KOWIN: Korean Women's International Network): 는 전 세계 재외 한민족 여성리더를 발굴·초청하여 국내·외 여성간의 네트워크를 구축하고 정보교류와 연대강화를 통해 국가경쟁력 확보를 목적으로 추진하고 있는 국내유일의 재외 한민족여성네트워크 사업 면담을 마치고 미첼 바첼라트(왼쪽) UN Women 총재와 백희영 장관 (끝) 출처 : 여성가족부 본 콘텐츠는 해당기관의 보도 자료임을 밝혀드립니다. Headline: DISCUSSION WILL BE MILESTONE FOR ARMENIA Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Armtown.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170537774&z=1250248919 The UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) started its 55th sitting in New York. The sitting is headed by RA Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Karen Nazaryan. The primary topic of concern is women's involvement in the spheres of education, science and technologies, as well as the discussion on issues related to the protection of their equal opportunities in the sphere of labor and employment. It should be mentioned that alongside the commission's sitting will be the official launch of the UN Gender Equality and Women's Advancement Body (UN Women) with the participation of highranking UN officials and delegations of UN-member countries. The Commission on the Status of Women is one of the functional commissions of the Economic and Social Council, which is the main body of the UN. The Commission's agenda includes a variety of topics related to gender equality and women's advancement and is the only inter-governmental body that develops the main global policy for those spheres. Armenia took over the presidency in 2010 and 2011. The Commission's discussions may become an important milestone for Armenia for the implementation of the Gender Policy Concept and the strategic program for 2011-2015 and will promote the participation of different layers of Armenian government and society in the solution to women's main issues of concern, as reported by the press service of the RA Ministry o Headline: , Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: News.am- Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170528576&z=1250248922 22- () 55- , , : - , : , (UN Women) , : : - ` : : 2010-2011. 2011-2015. : : Headline: Naciones Unidas inaugura la primera agencia dedicada a la mujer Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: YOLANDA MONGE Media Outlet: El País Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170711589&z=1250248919 La sede de Naciones Unidas en Nueva York se viste esta noche de largo para una inauguración histórica, la de la nueva organización ONU Mujeres. La Infanta Doña Cristina, en calidad de Presidenta del Instituto de Salud de Barcelona, asistirá al nacimiento del nuevo organismo. Al frente de la Entidad de Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género de las Mujeres, que aglutina a cuatro órganos de la ONU ya existentes, está la ex presidenta de Chile Michelle Bachelet, quien considera que "alrededor del mundo hay demasiadas pocas mujeres sentadas en las mesas donde se toman decisiones sobre paz, comercio o cambio climático". Bachelet calentaba motores un día antes de la inauguración al pronunciar estas palabras en un discurso en una cumbre sobre mujeres celebrada en la sede de Naciones Unidas -llamada Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres y que durará hasta el 4 de marzo-. , en el mundo hay demasiadas mujeres que son víctima del tráfico de personas, que son obligadas a abandonar sus estudios y casarse pronto y en ocasiones en contra de su voluntad. Todas ellas carecen de leyes que las protejan. "La desigualdad entre el hombre y la mujer y la discriminación impiden avanzar en el desarrollo, la paz, la seguridad, y el cumplimiento de los derechos humanos", dijo Bachelet durante la cumbre que este año tocará temas como el acceso de las niñas a la educación y la erradicación de la violencia y discriminación contra las más pequeñas. La primera directora ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres ha prometido enfocar su trabajo en aumentar la voz de la mujer en los sectores de liderazgo y luchar por poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres. La agencia ONU Mujeres fue creada en junio del 2010 por el secretario general de Naciones Unidas, Ban Ki Moon, para consolidar cuatro organismos de la ONU , pero la organización inició su trabajo en enero. Bachelet dijo que la agencia aún está contratando personal y analizando sus recursos. Los Estados miembros de la ONU acordaron de manera unánime crear la nueva organización en respuesta a las constantes demandas de las activistas por los derechos de las mujeres. Una de las críticas que ya se hacen a ONU Mujeres es que algunos de los países que componen la organización son precisamente Estados que no respetan los derechos de las mujeres. Bachelet finalizó en marzo del año pasado su mandato presidencial en Chile con uno de los índices de popularidad más altos de la historia del país. La defensa de los derechos de las mujeres fue uno de los temas por los que luchó durante su presidencia. ONU informa que la nueva organización trabajará con un presupuesto inicial de 500 millones de dólares anuales y pidió que las naciones que apoyaron su creación se comprometan a invertir más. La nueva agencia integra en una única entidad a organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de la ONU para el Avance de la Mujer y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer, así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género. La organización fue creada en junio del 2010 para consolidar cuatro organismos dedicados al progreso y contra el machismo Headline: La nueva onu mujeres se presenta en sociedad Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Noticias.lainformacion.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170729872&z=1250248931 Naciones Unidas inaugurará de forma oficial su nuevo organismo para la igualdad de género, ONU Mujeres, en una ceremonia que se celebrará esta noche en Nueva York. El acto tendrá lugar en la sede de la Asamblea General, y a él asistirán destacadas figuras de la política, los negocios y el entretenimiento. Creada el pasado 2 de julio tras años de negociación entre los Estados miembros y las organizaciones femeninas, ONU Mujeres busca fortalecer y unificar el trabajo de Naciones Unidas en este ámbito, ya que de hecho fusiona cuatro “oficinas” previas. Su primera directora ejecutiva es la ex presidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet, que ya en enero comenzó su trabajo al frente de la institución. Entre sus prioridades, figuran la ampliación de la participación y el liderazgo de la mujer; el fin de la violencia de género; la mejora de la situación económica de ésta, y el impulso de la igualdad de género como prioridad para los gobiernos. Headline: Michelle Bachelet en la ONU Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: El País Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170778559&z=1250248919 Una imagen de archivo de la expresidenta de Chile Michelle Bachelet, en el momento de ser investida como presidenta de la agencia ONU Mujeres por el secretario general de las Naciones Unidas, Ban Ki Moon. Headline: Naciones Unidas inaugura la primera agencia dedicada a la mujer Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: YOLANDA MONGE Media Outlet: Noticias.lainformacion.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170746933&z=1250248928 La sede de Naciones Unidas en Nueva York se viste esta noche de largo para una inauguración histórica, la de la nueva organización ONU Mujeres. La Infanta Doña Cristina, en calidad de Presidenta del Instituto de Salud de Barcelona, asistirá al nacimiento del nuevo organismo. Headline: - Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Armtown.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4170980072&z=1250248922 - () 55, - , :, : , (UN Women) , : : - ` : : 2010-2011. 2011-2015. : : Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Banks.com (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.banks.com/intersearch.banks/news/read?GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KTRK-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.abc13.com/abclocal.ktrk/news/read?GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: eZanga (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.ezanga.com/ezanga/news/read?GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Boston Merchant Financial Services (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.bostonmerchant.com/bostonmerchant/news/read?GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: KCNC-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.cbs4denver.com/cbslocal.cbs4denver/news/read? GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: SYS-CON Media Attachment Link: http://www.sys-con.com/node/1730518 By: Marketwire . NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Contacts: For more information on the National Committee of UN Women - Canada or to schedule an interview with Almas Jiwani contact: 613-232-5751 x 235 [email protected] www.unwomencanada.org Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: MoneyShow.com (press release) Attachment Link: http://stocks.moneyshow.com/intershow.moneyshow/news/read? GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: WTVG-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.13abc.com/abclocal.wtvg/news/read?GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: Les Nations Unies célèbrent la création de la nouvelle agence ONU-Femmes Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: United Nations News Service Attachment Link: http://www.un.org/apps/newsFr/storyF.asp?Cr= ONU-Femmes&Cr1=&NewsID=24557 Michelle Bachelet, chef de l'ONU Femmes. 24 février 2011 – Les Nations Unies devaient célébrer jeudi soir au siège de l'ONU à New York la création de l'ONU-Femmes, nouvelle agence dédiée à l'autonomisation des femmes et à l'égalité des genres et qui est dirigée par l'ancienne Présidente du Chili, Michelle Bachelet. « Avec la naissance de l'ONU-Femmes, nous accueillons un nouvel agent puissant de progrès pour l'égalité des genres et l'autonomisation des femmes », a dit jeudi le Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Ban Kimoon, dans un communiqué de presse. « Les défis sont gigantesques mais je crois qu'avec la nouvelle énergie, le nouvel élan et cette nouvelle autorité que l'ONU-Femmes amène, ces défis seront relevés. La véritable égalité doit être notre l'héritage à léguer au 21e siècle », a-t-il ajouté. La nouvelle entité est le résultat de la fusion entre plusieurs programmes et fonds déjà dédiés à l'égalité des genres. La Division de la promotion de la femme, l'Institut international de recherche et de formation pour la promotion de la femme, le Bureau de la Conseillère spéciale pour la problématique hommesfemmes et la promotion de la femme et le Fonds de développement des Nations Unies pour la femme ont été agrégés pour former l'ONU-Femmes. Le Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Ban Ki-moon, a nommé le 14 septembre dernier l'ancienne présidente du Chili, Michelle Bachelet, à la tête de l'ONU-Femmes, dont la création avait été adoptée à l'unanimité par l'Assemblée générale le 2 juillet dernier 2010. « Pensons à tout ce que nous pouvons faire une fois que les femmes seront pleinement autonomisées en tant qu'agent de changement et de progrès dans nos sociétés », a déclaré Michelle Bachelet. « Historiquement, il existe un grand potentiel de changement pour les femmes. Maintenant nous devons saisir cette opportunité. C'est pourquoi les femmes et les jeunes filles que j'ai rencontrées sont mes héros personnels. C'est ma fierté d'être à la tête de l'ONU-Femmes, la nouvelle voix puissante pour les femmes dans le monde », a-t-elle martelé. Depuis sa nomination il y a six mois, Michelle Bachelet a multiplié les rencontres et les réunions avec des représentants des Etats membres, des activistes défendant la cause des femmes et d'autres responsables ou acteurs de la société civile. Le 24 janvier dernier, devant le conseil exécutif de l'entité, elle a indiqué que le travail de l'ONU-Femmes s'articulerait autour de cinq principes : soutenir les demandes des partenaires nationaux pour renforcer la mise en place des accords et standards internationaux, soutenir les mécanismes intergouvernementaux destinés à renforcer le cadre légal régional ou international dans le domaine de l'égalité des sexes, défendre l'égalité des genres et l'émancipation des femmes, promouvoir la cohérence dans les différentes actions de l'ONU dans ce domaine, et enfin, agir comme un acteur mondial détenant une expérience et un savoir-faire. De nombreuses personnalités devaient être présentes pour cette célébration. La cérémonie de lancement devait se conclure par l'interprétation de la chanson 'One Woman' qui a été écrite pour l'occasion par Beth Blatt sur une musique composée par Graham Lyle and Clay. Headline: UN celebrates birth of powerful new agency for women and girls Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Webnewswire.com/ Attachment Link: http://www.webnewswire.com/node/674840 Luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film are joining the United Nations today as it celebrates the birth of a powerful new agency giving voice to women and girls worldwide. UN Women – formally known as the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women – was established in July 2010 by the General Assembly, merging four previous UN bodies dealing with women’s issues. “With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment,” says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. “The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st century.” UN Women will be working with an annual budget of at least $500 million – double the combined resources of the four agencies it comprises, namely the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues, and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UNINSTRAW). It is headed by former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who called the launch of UN Women the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality. “Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies,” says Ms. Bachelet, who serves as Executive Director. “Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity.” Among the priorities Ms. Bachelet has laid out for the new agency is ending violence against women, ensuring their full participation in conflict resolution and enhancing their economic empowerment. ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour will serve as emcee of this evening’s event in the General Assembly Hall that will feature Mr. Ban, Ms. Bachelet, Assembly President Joseph Deiss, and other dignitaries, as well as music and film. The launch of UN Women is taking place during the 55th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. Headline: UN celebrates birth of powerful new agency for women and girls Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: United Nations News Service Attachment Link: http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?Cr=UN+Women&Cr1=&NewsID=37612 24 February 2011 – Luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film are joining the United Nations today as it celebrates the birth of a powerful new agency giving voice to women and girls worldwide. UN Women formally known as the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women was established in July 2010 by the General Assembly, merging four previous UN bodies dealing with womens issues. With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and womens empowerment, says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st century. UN Women will be working with an annual budget of at least $500 million double the combined resources of the four agencies it comprises, namely the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues, and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UNINSTRAW). It is headed by former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who called the launch of UN Women the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality. Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies, says Ms. Bachelet, who serves as Executive Director. Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity. Among the priorities Ms. Bachelet has laid out for the new agency is ending violence against women, ensuring their full participation in conflict resolution and enhancing their economic empowerment. ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour will serve as emcee of this evenings event in the General Assembly Hall that will feature Mr. Ban, Ms. Bachelet, Assembly President Joseph Deiss, and other dignitaries, as well as music and film. The launch of UN Women is taking place during the 55th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. Headline: Naciones Unidas inaugura oficialmente ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: United Nations News Service Attachment Link: http://www.un.org/spanish/News/fullstorynews.asp? criteria1=mujeres&criteria2=&newsID=20347 24 de febrero, 2011 Naciones Unidas inaugura oficialmente hoy su nueva entidad ONU Mujeres en un evento en la Asamblea General que convoca a destacadas figuras de la política, los negocios y el entretenimiento. La dependencia fue creada el pasado 2 de julio tras años de negociaciones entre los Estados miembros y el movimiento global de mujeres, para fortalecer y unificar el trabajo de Naciones Unidas en ese campo. Fusiona cuatro oficinas de la ONU que se dedicaban al tema de la igualdad entre los géneros, entre ellas UNIFEM, y comenzó a operar en enero de 2011. Su directora ejecutiva, es Michelle Bachelet, la ex presidenta de Chile. Entre sus prioridades para los primeros meses de trabajo figuran ampliar la participación y el liderazgo de la mujer, y poner fin a la violencia de género. Asimismo, se enfocará en mejorar la situación económica de la mujer, y en abogar por hacer de la igualdad entre los géneros una prioridad para los gobiernos. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Sys-Con France Attachment Link: http://fr.sys-con.com/node/1730518 NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Contacts: For more information on the National Committee of UN Women - Canada or to schedule an interview with Almas Jiwani contact: 613-232-5751 x 235 Copyright © 2009 Marketwire. All rights reserved. All the news releases provided by Market Wire are copyrighted. Any forms of copying other than an individual user's personal reference without express written permission is prohibited. Further distribution of these materials is strictly forbidden, including but not limited to, posting, emailing, faxing, archiving in a public database, redistributing via a computer network or in a printed form. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: SYS-CON Australia Attachment Link: http://au.sys-con.com/node/1730518 NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Sys-Con Deutschland Attachment Link: http://de.sys-con.com/node/1730518 NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: InDenver Times (press release) Attachment Link: http://business.indenvertimes.com/indt.indenvertimes/news/read? GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: WLS-TV - Online (press release) Attachment Link: http://finance.abc7chicago.com/abclocal.wls/news/read?GUID=17396163 Released By National Committee of UN Women - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK -- (Marketwire) -- 02/24/11 -- The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Marketwire NEW YORK, NEW YORK, February 24 / MARKET WIRE/ -The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity-and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions-governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals-to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at . Contacts: For more information on the National Committee of UN Women - Canada or to schedule an interview with Almas Jiwani contact: 613-232-5751 x 235 Copyright © 2011 Marketwire Headline: Les Nations Unies célèbrent la création de la nouvelle agence ONU-Femmes Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: AllAfrica.com Feb 24, 2011 (United Nations/AllAfrica Global Media via COMTEX News Network) -- « Avec la naissance de l'ONU-Femmes, nous accueillons un nouvel agent puissant de progrès pour l'égalité des genres et l'autonomisation des femmes », a dit jeudi le Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Ban Ki-moon, dans un communiqué de presse. « Les défis sont gigantesques mais je crois qu'avec la nouvelle énergie, le nouvel élan et cette nouvelle autorité que l'ONU-Femmes amène, ces défis seront relevés. La véritable égalité doit être notre l'héritage à léguer au 21e siècle », a-t-il ajouté. La nouvelle entité est le résultat de la fusion entre plusieurs programmes et fonds déjà dédiés à l'égalité des genres. La Division de la promotion de la femme, l'Institut international de recherche et de formation pour la promotion de la femme, le Bureau de la Conseillère spéciale pour la problématique hommesfemmes et la promotion de la femme et le Fonds de développement des Nations Unies pour la femme ont été agrégés pour former l'ONU-Femmes. Le Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Ban Ki-moon, a nommé le 14 septembre dernier l'ancienne présidente du Chili, Michelle Bachelet, à la tête de l'ONUFemmes, dont la création avait été adoptée à l'unanimité par l'Assemblée générale le 2 juillet dernier 2010. « Pensons à tout ce que nous pouvons faire une fois que les femmes seront pleinement autonomisées en tant qu'agent de changement et de progrès dans nos sociétés », a déclaré Michelle Bachelet. « Historiquement, il existe un grand potentiel de changement pour les femmes. Maintenant nous devons saisir cette opportunité. C'est pourquoi les femmes et les jeunes filles que j'ai rencontrées sont mes héros personnels. C'est ma fierté d'être à la tête de l'ONU-Femmes, la nouvelle voix puissante pour les femmes dans le monde », a-t-elle martelé. Depuis sa nomination il y a six mois, Michelle Bachelet a multiplié les rencontres et les réunions avec des représentants des Etats membres, des activistes défendant la cause des femmes et d'autres responsables ou acteurs de la société civile. Le 24 janvier dernier, devant le conseil exécutif de l'entité, elle a indiqué que le travail de l'ONU-Femmes s'articulerait autour de cinq principes : soutenir les demandes des partenaires nationaux pour renforcer la mise en place des accords et standards internationaux, soutenir les mécanismes intergouvernementaux destinés à renforcer le cadre légal régional ou international dans le domaine de l'égalité des sexes, défendre l'égalité des genres et l'émancipation des femmes, promouvoir la cohérence dans les différentes actions de l'ONU dans ce domaine, et enfin, agir comme un acteur mondial détenant une expérience et un savoir-faire. De nombreuses personnalités devaient être présentes pour cette célébration. La cérémonie de lancement devait se conclure par l'interprétation de la chanson 'One Woman' qui a été écrite pour l'occasion par Beth Blatt sur une musique composée par Graham Lyle and Clay. Copyright © 2011 United Nations. Distribué AllAfrica Global Media (allAfrica.com) ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺘﻨﻔﻲ ﺮﻓﺾ ﻤﺎﻟﻄﺎ ﺍﺴﺘﻘﺒﺎﻝ ﻄﺎﺌﺮﺘﻬﺎ ﻮﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﺘﻨﻬﻲ ﻤﻬﺎﻤﻬﺎ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ Headline: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Date: Media Contact: http://www.alanba.com.kw Media Outlet: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4171539538&z=1250248928 Attachment Link: ﺃﻨﻬﺖ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻤﻬﺎﻢ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺒﻨﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﺒﺴﺒﺐ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻟﺪﺍﻤﻴﺔ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ. ﻮﻨﻘﻠﺖ ﻮﺴﺎﺌﻞ ﺍﻹﻋﻼﻢ ﺍﻷﻤﻴﺮﻛﻴﺔ ﻋﻦ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺚ ﺒﺎﺴﻢ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻤﺎﺮﺘﻦ ﻨﻴﺰﻴﺮﻛﻲ ﻨﻴﻮﻴﻮﺮﻚ ﺃﻦ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺨﺘﻴﺮﺖ ﻟﻬﺬﻩ ﺍﻬﻤﺔ ﺇﻄﺎﺮ ﺒﺮﻨﺎﻤﺞ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﺘﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﻟﻠﺤﺪﻴﺚ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﻨﻒ ﻀﺪ ﺍﻟﻨﺴﺎﺀ ﻮﻋﻦ ﺍﻻﻴﺪﺰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ. ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻒ ﻨﻴﺰﻴﺮﻛﻲ ﺍﻦ ﺒﺮﻨﺎﻤﺞ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ﻟﻠﺘﻨﻤﻴﺔ ﺃﻨﻬﻰ ﺍﻻﺘﻔﺎﻖ ﻤﻊ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺪﺓ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺇﺜﺮ ﺍﻷﺤﺪﺍﺚ ﺍﻷﺨﻴﺮﺓ. ﻤﻦ ﺠﻬﺔ ﺃﺨﺮﻯ ،ﻨﻔﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ،ﻤﺴﺎﺀ ﺃﻤﺲ ﺍﻷﻮﻝ ﻤﺎ ﺘﺮﺪﺪ ﺒﺸﺄﻦ ﺮﻓﺾ ﺍﻟﺴﻠﻄﺎﺖ ﺍﺎﻟﻄﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺴﻤﺎﺡ ﺒﻬﺒﻮﻄ ﻄﺎﺌﺮﺓ ﺨﺎﺼﺔ ﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﺘﻘﻠﻬﺎ. ﻮﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ،ﻤﺪﺍﺨﻠﺔ ﻤﻊ ﻗﻨﺎﺓ ﺍﻤﺎﻫﻴﺮﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻔﻀﺎﺌﻴﺔ» :ﺃﻮﻻ ﺃﻨﺎ ﻻ ﺃﺘﺘﺒﻊ ،ﻮﻻ ﺃﺸﺎﻫﺪ ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻘﻨﻮﺍﺖ ﺍﻟﻌﻤﻴﻠﺔ ﺍﺎﺌﻨﺔ ،ﺍﺸﺎﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﻰ ﺍﻟﻘﻨﻮﺍﺖ ﺍﻟﻔﻀﺎﺌﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﺮﺒﻴﺔ« ،ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻓﺖ »ﻓﻘﻄ ﺃﺸﺎﻫﺪ ﺍﻟﻘﻨﻮﺍﺖ ﺍﻤﺎﻫﻴﺮﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﻈﻤﻰ ،ﻮﻟﻜﻨﻲ ﻓﻮﺠﺌﺖ ﺒﻜﻢ ﺍﻜﺎﺎﺖ ﻤﻦ ﺃﺼﺪﻗﺎﺌﻲ ﺍﺎﺮﺝ ،ﻴﺨﺒﺮﻮﻨﻨﻲ ﺒﻬﺬﺍ ﺍﺒﺮ«. ﻮﺃﻀﺎﻓﺖ »ﻓﺄﻨﺎ ﺃﺤﺐ ﺃﻦ ﺃﻗﻮﻝ ﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﻮﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﺬﻴﻦ ﺃﺤﺒﻮﻨﻲ ﻮﺃﺤﺒﺒﺘﻬﻢ ،ﻮﻴﻌﺮﻓﻮﻨﻨﻲ ﺠﻴﺪﺍ ﺇﻨﻨﻲ ﺼﺎﻤﺪﺓ ﺃﻤﺎﻢ ﻫﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﺒﻴﺖ ﺍﻟﺼﺎﻤﺪ .ﻮﻟﻜﻦ ﻫﺬﺍ ﻴﺒﻴﻦ ﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﻤﺪﻯ ﻛﺬﺐ ﻮﺘﺰﻴﻴﻒ ،ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﻟﻘﻨﻮﺍﺖ ،ﺒﺚ ﺍﻷﺨﺒﺎﺮ«. ﻮﺮﺪﺍ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺴﺆﺍﻝ ﺤﻮﻝ ﺍﻷﻨﺒﺎﺀ ﻋﻦ ﺇﻨﻬﺎﺀ ﻤﻬﻤﺘﻬﺎ ﻛﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ،ﻗﺎﻟﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ» :ﺴﻤﻌﺖ ﺒﻬﺬﺍ ﺍﺒﺮ ،ﻟﻜﻦ ﻻ ﺃﺪﺮﻱ ﻤﺪﻯ ﻤﺼﺪﺍﻗﻴﺘﻪ ﻤﻦ ﻋﺪﻤﻪ، ﻮﻟﻜﻦ ﻛﻞ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﻴﻦ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻋﺮﻓﻮﻨﻲ ﻮﻋﺮﻓﺘﻬﻢ ،ﻴﻌﺮﻓﻮﻨﻨﻲ ﺒﺄﻨﻨﻲ ﺴﻔﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﻨﻮﺍﻴﺎ ﺍﺴﻨﺔ ﺒﺎﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ ،ﻮﻤﻦ ﻏﻴﺮ ﺍﻷﻤﻢ ﺍﺘﺤﺪﺓ«. ﻮﻴﺬﻛﺮ ﺍﻦ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﻫﻲ ﺍﻷﻗﺮﺐ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻮﺍﻟﺪﻫﺎ ﻮﺍﻷﻗﻮﻯ ﻠﻜﺔ ﻨﺴﺎﺌﻴﺔ ﻤﻦ ﺤﺎﺮﺴﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﺸﺨﺼﻴﺎﺖ ﻮﺮﻀﺎﺖ ﻴﺤﻄﻦ ﺒﻪ .ﻫﺬﻩ ﺍﺮﺃﺓ ﺍﻟﺜﻼﺜﻴﻨﻴﺔ ﺬﺍﺖ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺮ ﺍﻷﺼﻔﺮ ﺍﺮﻛﺐ ﻮﺍﻟﻘﻮﺍﻢ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﺠﻌﻠﻬﺎ ﺘﺸﺒﻪ ﻋﺎﺮﻀﺔ ﺍﻷﺰﻴﺎﺀ »ﻛﻠﻮﺪﻴﺎ ﺸﻴﻔﺮ« ،ﺸﺪﺖ ﺍﻻﻨﺘﺒﺎﻩ ﻤﻨﺬ ﻈﻬﻮﺮﻫﺎ ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻢ ﺍﺘﻜﺮﺮ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﻮ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﺍﺌﺮ ﺍﻹﻋﻼﻤﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻴﺔ ،ﻟﺪﺮﺠﺔ ﺃﻦ ﺒﻌﺾ ﺍﻟﺘﻘﺎﺮﻴﺮ ﺮﺸﺤﺘﻬﺎ ﺬﺍﺖ ﻴﻮﻢ ﻷﻦ ﺘﺮﺚ ﻮﺍﻟﺪﻫﺎ ﺤﻜﻢ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ. ﻮﺘﺸﻌﺮ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺒﺴﺒﺐ ﺘﻘﺮﻴﺐ ﻮﺍﻟﺪﻫﺎ ﻟﻬﺎ ﻛﺄﻨﻬﺎ ﻮﺤﺪﻫﺎ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺐ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻴﺤﻜﻤﻪ ﻮﻛﺄﻨﻬﺎ ﺍﻟﻮﺤﻴﺪﺓ ﺍﺴﻤﻮﺡ ﻟﻬﺎ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﺒﺄﻦ ﺘﻜﻮﻦ ﺤﺎﻛﻤﺔ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ،ﻮﺘﻘﻮﻝ ﻋﻦ ﺬﻟﻚ: »ﺃﺒﻲ ﻴﻌﻄﻴﻨﻲ ﺍﻟﻜﺜﻴﺮ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺖ ،ﺃﺤﻴﺎﻨﺎ ﺃﺸﻌﺮ ﻤﻌﻪ ﺒﺪﻮﺮ ﺍﺎﻛﻢ ﻮﺍﺤﻜﻮﻢ ،ﻮ ﺃﺤﻴﺎﻦ ﺃﺨﺮﻯ ﺃﺸﻌﺮ ﺒﺄﻨﻪ ﺼﺪﻴﻘﻲ ﺍﻟﻌﻄﻮﻒ .ﻮ ﻛﻞ ﺍﻷﺤﻮﺍﻝ ﻫﻮ ﺪﻮﺍﺌﻲ ﻀﺪ ﺃﻮﺠﺎﻋﻲ ﻮﺤﺼﻨﻲ ﻀﺪ ﺃﺤﺰﺍﻨﻲ«. ﻮﺪّﻋﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻋﻘﺪﻫﺎ ﺍﻟﻌﺸﺮﻴﻦ ﺒﺰﻓﺎﻓﻬﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﻟﻀﺎﺒﻄ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻲ ﺃﺤﻤﺪ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﻟﻘﺤﺼﻲ ،ﻮﻫﻮ ﻀﺎﺒﻄ ﺸﺎﺐ ﻓﺮﻗﺔ ﺨﺎﺼﺔ ﺒﺎﻴﺶ ،ﻮﻴﻨﺘﻤﻲ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻓﺮﻉ ﺍﻟﻘﺤﻮﺹ ﻮﻫﻮ ﻨﻔﺲ ﻓﺮﻉ ﻋﺎﺌﻠﺔ ﻤﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻗﺒﻴﻠﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍﺬﻓﺔ ،ﻮﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻴﻨﺘﻤﻲ ﺇﻟﻴﻪ ﺃﻴﻀﺎ ﺃﺤﻤﺪ ﻗﺬﺍﻒ ﺍﻟﺪﻢ ﻮﺸﻘﻴﻘﻪ ﺴﻴﺪ. ﻮﻟﺪﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻋﺎﻢ 1976ﻮﺼﺼﺖ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻨﻮﻦ ﺃﺜﻨﺎﺀ ﺘﻠﻘﻴﻬﺎ ﺪﺮﺍﺴﺘﻬﺎ ﺍﺎﻤﻌﻴﺔ ،ﻮﻛﺎﻨﺖ ﺒﺼﺪﺪ ﺍﺼﻮﻝ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺪﻛﺘﻮﺮﺍﻩ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻨﻮﻦ ﺍﻟﺪﻮﻟﻲ ﻋﺎﻢ 2003ﻤﻦ ﺠﺎﻤﻌﺔ ﺍﻟﺴﻮﺮﺒﻮﻦ ﺒﻔﺮﻨﺴﺎ ﺤﻴﻦ ﻗﺮﺮﺖ ﻗﻄﻊ ﺮﺴﺎﻟﺘﻬﺎ ﻷﻨﻬﺎ ﻮﺠﺪﺖ »ﺃﻨﻪ ﻤﻦ ﺍﻟﻌﺒﺚ ﺇﻀﺎﻋﺔ ﺍﻟﻮﻗﺖ ﺪﺮﺍﺴﺔ ﺸﻲﺀ ﻻ ﻮﺠﻮﺪ ﻟﻪ«. ﻮﻴﺸﺒّﻪ ﺍﻟﻜﺜﻴﺮﻮﻦ ﺍﻟﺒﻨﺖ ﺒﺄﺒﻴﻬﺎ ،ﻨﻈﺮﺍ ﻟﻠﻤﻮﺍﻗﻒ ﺍﺜﻴﺮﺓ ﻟﻠﺠﺪﻝ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺍﺬﺘﻬﺎ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ،ﻤﻨﻬﺎ ﺍﻋﺘﻼﺆﻫﺎ ﻤﻨﺒﺮ ﺍﻄﺒﺎﺀ »ﻫﺎﻴﺪ ﺒﺎﺮﻚ« ﺒﺒﺮﻴﻄﺎﻨﻴﺎ ﻮﻤﻬﺎﺠﻤﺔ ﺍﻟﺴﻴﺎﺴﺎﺖ ﺍﻷﻤﻴﺮﻛﻴﺔ ﻮﺍﻟﺒﺮﻴﻄﺎﻨﻴﺔ ﺃﻮﺝ ﺍﻷﺰﻤﺔ ﺍﻟﻠﻴﺒﻴﺔ ـ ﺍﻷﻤﻴﺮﻛﻴﺔ ﺠﺮﺍﺀ ﻗﻀﻴﺔ ﻟﻮﻛﻴﺮﺒﻲ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺍﻨﺘﻬﺖ ﺒﺪﻓﻊ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﺘﻌﻮﻴﻀﺎﺖ ﻟﻠﻀﺤﺎﻴﺎ ﻤﻘﺎﺒﻞ ﺮﻓﻊ ﺍﺼﺎﺮ ﺍﻷﻤﻴﺮﻛﻲ ﻋﻨﻬﺎ ،ﻛﻤﺎ ﺃﺜﺎﺮﺖ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺠﺪﻻ ﺤﻴﻦ ﺍﻨﻀﻤﺖ ﺍﻟﻰ ﻓﺮﻴﻖ ﺍﻟﺪﻓﺎﻉ ﻋﻦ ﺍﻟﺮﺌﻴﺲ ﺍﻟﻌﺮﺍﻗﻲ ﺍﻘﺒﻮﺮ ﺼﺪﺍﻢ ﺤﺴﻴﻦ ﻤﺸﺒّﻬﺔ ﺇﻴﺎﻩ ﺒﻌﻤﺮ ﺍﺨﺘﺎﺮ. ﻮﺘﻘﻮﻝ ﻋﺎﺌﺸﺔ ﺍﻨﻬﺎ »ﺮﻀﻌﺖ ﺍﻟﻄﺒﻊ ﺍﻟﺜﻮﺮﻱ ﻤﻊ ﺍﻠﻴﺐ ،ﺘﺮﺒﻴﺖ ﻋﻠﻴﻪ ﻤﻨﺬ ﻨﻌﻮﻤﺔ ﺃﻈﻔﺎﺮﻱ«. ﻛﻤﺎ ﺘﻠﻘﺖ ﺘﺪﺮﻴﺒﺎ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺍﺴﺘﻌﻤﺎﻝ ﺍﺴﺪﺲ ﻮﺍﻟﻜﻼﺸﻴﻨﻜﻮﻒ ﻮﺍﻟﻐﺪﺍﺮﺓ ﻮﺍﻟﺮﻤﺎﻨﺔ ،ﻮﻫﻮ ﺍﻷﻤﺮ ﺍﻟﺬﻱ ﻴﻌﻜﺴﻪ ﻤﻮﺍﻗﻔﻬﺎ ﺍﺮﻴﺌﺔ ﻮﺸﺨﺼﻴﺘﻬﺎ ﺍﻟﻘﻮﻴﺔ. ﻮ ﺍﻟﺸﻖ ﺍﻵﺨﺮ ﻤﻦ ﺸﺨﺼﻴﺘﻬﺎ ﺘﻌﺘﺮﻒ ﺒﺄﻨﻬﺎ ﺎﻮﻝ ﺃﻦ ﺘﻜﻮﻦ »ﺮﺒﺔ ﺒﻴﺖ ﻨﺎﺠﺤﺔ ،ﻮﻓﺸﻠﺖ ﺍﻟﺒﺪﺍﻴﺔ ﺎﻮﻻﺘﻲ ،ﻮﺃﺨﻴﺮﺍ ﺃﺼﺒﺖ ﺒﻌﺾ ﺍﻟﻨﺠﺎﺡ ،ﺒﻔﻀﻞ ﻮﺍﻟﺪﺘﻲ ،ﻮﺘﻌﻠﻤﺖ ﺇﻋﺪﺍﺪ ﺃﻛﻼﺖ ﻤﻌﻴﻨﺔ ﻮﺘﻨﻈﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﺒﻴﺖ«. ﻮﻫﻲ ﺐ ﺍﻟﺸﻌﺮ ﻮﻨﻈﻤﻪ ﻛﻤﺎ ﺐ ﺍﻷﻏﺎﻨﻲ ﻮﺍﻟﺸﻌﺮ ﺍﻠﻴﺠﻲ. ﻮﺍﻗﺮﺃ ﺍﻴﻀﺎً: ﻛﺸﻒ ﺤﻘﻴﻘﺔ ﺍﺮﺘﺰﻗﺔ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ..ﻮﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ :ﻋﻴﻦ ﺍﺴﻮﺪ ﺃﺼﺎﺒﺘﻨﺎ ﻮﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻮﻦ ﻴﺘﻌﺎﻄﻮﻦ ﺤﺒﻮﺐ ﻫﻠﻮﺴﺔ ﻮﺰﻋﻬﺎ ﻋﻠﻴﻬﻢ ﺒﻦ ﻻﺪﻦ! ﻤﺪ ﺍﻟﺼﺒﺎﺡ :ﺍﺠﺘﻤﺎﻉ ﻄﺎﺮﺉ ﻟﻮﺰﺮﺍﺀ ﺍﺎﺮﺠﻴﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﺮﺐ ﺍﻷﺴﺒﻮﻉ ﺍﻘﺒﻞ ﻟﺒﺤﺚ ﺍﻟﺘﻄﻮﺮﺍﺖ ﺍﻨﻄﻘﺔ ﺃﻮﻝ ﻄﺎﺌﺮﺓ ﻤﺴﺎﻋﺪﺍﺖ ﻛﻮﻴﺘﻴﺔ ﺘﻨﻄﻠﻖ ﺍﻟﻴﻮﻢ ﺇﻟﻰ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﺪﻴﺒﻠﻮﻤﺎﺴﻴﻮﻦ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﻮﻦ ﻴﺮﻓﻀﻮﻦ ﻟﻘﺎﺀ ﻤﻌﺎﺮﻀﻴﻦ ﺮﻴﻨﻴﻴﻦ ﺒﺴﻔﺎﺮﺘﻬﻢ ﺒﺎﻨﺎﻤﺔ ﻤﻌﺎﺮﻀﻮﻦ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﻮﻦ ﻴﺆﻛﺪﻮﻦ ﺃﻦ ﻛﺘﻴﺒﺔ ﺨﻤﻴﺲ ﻗﺘﻠﺖ 135ﺠﻨﺪﻴﺎً ..ﻮﺴﻴﻒ ﺍﻹﺴﻼﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻴﻌﻠﻦ ﻓﺘﺢ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﺃﻤﺎﻢ ﺍﻟﺼﺤﺎﻓﻴﻴﻦ ..ﻮﺍﻟﺴﺎﻋﺪﻱ ﻴﺮﻯ ﻮﺍﻟﺪﻩ »ﺠﺪﺍً« ﻨﺎﺼﺤﺎً ﻷﻱ ﻨﻈﺎﻢ ﻗﺎﺪﻢ ﺘﻨﻈﻴﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﺎﻋﺪﺓ ﻴﺘﻮﻋﺪ ﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ ﻮﻴﺘﻀﺎﻤﻦ ﻤﻊ ﺍﺘﻈﺎﻫﺮﻴﻦ ..ﻮﻤﻨﺪﻮﺐ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ ﺒﺎﺎﻤﻌﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﺮﺒﻴﺔ :ﻟﻮ ﺍﻤﺘﻠﻚ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻗﻨﺒﻠﺔ ﻨﻮﻮﻴﺔ ﻻﺴﺘﺨﺪﻤﻬﺎ ﻀﺪ ﺸﻌﺒﻪ ﺍﻟﻨﺸﻤﻲ :ﻫﻴّﺎ ﺃﺤﻔﺎﺪ ﺍﻟﺴﻨﻮﺴﻲ ﻮﻋﻤﺮ ﺍﺨﺘﺎﺮ ..ﻨﻈﺎﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﻻ ﻴﻘﻞ ﻛﻔﺮﺍً ﻋﻦ ﺍﻻﺴﺘﻌﻤﺎﺮ ..ﻮﺪﺍﻋﻴﺔ ﺴﻌﻮﺪﻱ :ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺴﻔﻴﻪ ﻋُﺮﻒ ﺒﺎﻷﻗﻮﺍﻝ ﺍﻟﻜﻔﺮﻴﺔ ﻮﻻ ﻮﻻﻴﺔ ﺸﺮﻋﻴﺔ ﻟﻪ ﺒﺮﻗﻴﺎﺖ ﻤﺴﺮﺒﺔ :ﻨﻈﺎﻢ ﺍﻟﻘﺬﺍ ﺍﺒﺘﺰّ ﺸﺮﻛﺎﺖ ﺍﻟﻨﻔﻄ ﻮﺤﺚ ﻋﻠﻰ ﺒﺚ ﺍﻟﺸﻘﺎﻖ ﺍﻟﺴﻌﻮﺪﻴﺔ ﺼﻔﻴﺔ ﻓﺮﻛﺎﺶ »ﺰﻮﺠﺔ ﺍﻟﻌﻘﻴﺪ« ..ﺍﻤﺮﻀﺔ ﺍﻠﻴﺎﺮﺪﻴﺮﺓ ﺍﻟﺘﻲ ﺤﻜﻤﺖ ﻟﻴﺒﻴﺎ 40ﻋﺎﻤﺎً Headline: ONU Femmes célèbre le lancement d'un puissant moteur de l'égalité des sexes Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Collegiate Presswire Attachment Link: http://www.marketwire. com/press-release/ONU-Femmes-celebre-le-lancement-dun-puissant-moteur-de -legalite-des-sexes-1401674.htm NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - 24 fév. 2011) - Les Nations Unies célèbrent aujourd'hui le lancement historique de son organisation la plus récente, ONU Femmes, lors d'une soirée organisée dans le bâtiment de l'Assemblée générale, au cours de laquelle interviendront des hommes et des femmes politiques, des personnalités du monde des médias, des affaires, de l'industrie de la musique et du cinéma. ONU Femmes, aussi connue sous le nom d'Entité pour l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomisation des femmes est la fusion de quatre anciens organes des Nations Unies, et constitue l'initiative la plus ambitieuse jamais lancée par les Nations Unies en vue d'accélérer les actions menées pour réaliser l'égalité des sexes. Les partisans des droits des femmes à travers le monde ont salué ses débuts. « Avec la naissance d'ONU Femmes, nous saluons un nouvel agent puissant de progrès en faveur de l'égalité des sexes et de l'autonomisation des femmes » explique le Secrétaire général Ban Ki-moon. « Les défis sont importants, mais je suis convaincu qu'avec la nouvelle énergie, le nouvel élan et la nouvelle autorité apportées par ONU Femmes, nous vaincrons. La véritable égalité des sexes doit être notre legs commun au XXIème siècle ». Le Secrétaire général a nommé l'ancienne Présidente du Chili Michelle Bachelet au poste de Directrice exécutive d'ONU Femmes. Appelant au lancement de premières étapes décisives dans la quête mondiale de l'égalité des sexes, elle souligne que la décision d'établir ONU Femmes révèle la frustration générale par rapport à la lenteur du changement. Les Etats Membres des Nations Unies ont convenu à l'unanimité de créer cette nouvelle organisation, suite à une mobilisation de longue date des militants en faveur des femmes. « Réfléchissez à tout ce qui sera possible de faire une fois que les femmes seront pleinement autonomisées en tant qu'agents actifs du changement et du progrès au sein de leurs communautés » explique Mme Bachelet. « Historiquement, nous nous trouvons à une période de grands potentiels et de grands changements pour les femmes. C'est maintenant que nous devons saisir cette opportunité d'agir ». « Ma propre expérience m'a appris qu'il n'y a pas de limite à ce que les femmes peuvent faire » ajouteelle. Mme Almas Jiwani, première présidente du Comité National de ONU Femmes - Canada, appelle les canadiens à saisir ce moment et supporter l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomie des femmes. La nouvelle direction stratégique des Nations Unies sur l'égalité des sexes nous donnera une voix plus dynamique et plus forte pour les femmes et les filles dans cette nouvelle ère d'effort collaboratif pour l'autonomie des femmes. Elle souligne aussi « Saisissons ce moment et prenons action, pour aider les filles et les femmes défavorisées et résoudre les inégalités de la condition feminine, pour amener le progrès et les changements sociaux qui créeront un environnement supportable ». ONU Femmes aide les pays à progresser vers l'égalité des sexes sur le plan économique et politique, et à mettre fin au phénomène mondial de violence contre les femmes. Cette initiative doit permettre la mise en application de normes internationales et orienter les efforts coordonnés déployés par les Nations Unies pour mettre les femmes et les filles au cœur de tous leurs programmes en faveur du développement et de la paix. L'Ambassadrice de bonne volonté d'ONU Femmes et détentrice d'un oscar Nicole Kidman décrit son expérience personnelle d'avoir vue des femmes changer le monde. « Il y a des témoignages incroyables de résistance, de force et de dignité – et au bout du compte d'espoir » dit-elle. « Voilà pourquoi je dis que les femmes et les filles que j'ai rencontrées sont mes héroïnes. C'est un plaisir et une fierté de me trouver aux côtés d'ONU Femmes, le nouveau porte-parole des femmes à travers le monde ». Son Altesse la Princesse Cristina d'Espagne, en sa qualité de Présidente de l'Institut sanitaire de Barcelone, estime urgent de faire comprendre qu'un investissement dans les femmes est un investissement dans les familles, les communautés et les nations. Citant les progrès inégaux réalisés pour certains objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement, tels que la réduction de la mortalité maternelle, elle appelle « toutes les parties prenantes et porte-drapeaux – gouvernements, fondations, secteur privé, société civile, institutions universitaires et individus – à investir dans l'autonomisation de la femme, en tant que stratégie décisive pour réaliser les OMD ». La présentatrice d'ABC News Christiane Amanpour sera la maîtresse de cérémonie de la cérémonie de lancement. Figurent parmi les autres intervenant(e)s le Président de l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies Joseph Deiss ; la Présidente du Conseil d'administration d'ONU Femmes et ancienne ministre des Affaires étrangères du Nigéria, l'Ambassadrice Joy Ogwu ; la militante népalaise Bandana Rana et l'ancienne Commissaire d'une unité de police féminine du Libéria, Rakhi Sahi. Le fondateur de CNN et Président de la Fondation des Nations Unies, Ted Turner, demande instamment aux hommes et au secteur privé de s'impliquer dans la réalisation de l'égalité des sexes. L'actrice Geena Davis souligne le rôle des médias pour ce qui est de promouvoir des images positives. La chanteuse Shakira adresse un message spécial, soulignant l'importance de l'éducation. La cérémonie s'achèvera avec l'interprétation de la chanson "One Woman" écrite pour cette occasion par Beth Blatt et composée par Graham Lyle et Clay. La célébration du lancement d'ONU Femmes peut être visionnée en direct sur le web sur http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Pour obtenir une vidéo de qualité télévisuelle, veuillez contacter James Ludlam à la TVNU, [email protected], +1.212.963.7650. Des photographies des intervenant(e)s prises avant l'événement seront disponibles vers 19 heures, heure de New York; et de l'événement lui-même vers 21 heures, heure de New York: http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunchphotos. Headline: ONU Femmes célèbre le lancement d'un puissant moteur de l'égalité des sexes Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: paidContent.org Attachment Link: http://finance.paidcontent.org/paidcontent/news/read?GUID=17396387 Released By Comite National de ONU Femmes - Canada NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - 24 fév. 2011) - Les Nations Unies célèbrent aujourd'hui le lancement historique de son organisation la plus récente, ONU Femmes, lors d'une soirée organisée dans le bâtiment de l'Assemblée générale, au cours de laquelle interviendront des hommes et des femmes politiques, des personnalités du monde des médias, des affaires, de l'industrie de la musique et du cinéma. ONU Femmes, aussi connue sous le nom d'Entité pour l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomisation des femmes est la fusion de quatre anciens organes des Nations Unies, et constitue l'initiative la plus ambitieuse jamais lancée par les Nations Unies en vue d'accélérer les actions menées pour réaliser l'égalité des sexes. Les partisans des droits des femmes à travers le monde ont salué ses débuts. "Avec la naissance d'ONU Femmes, nous saluons un nouvel agent puissant de progrès en faveur de l'égalité des sexes et de l'autonomisation des femmes" explique le Secrétaire général Ban Ki-moon. "Les défis sont importants, mais je suis convaincu qu'avec la nouvelle énergie, le nouvel élan et la nouvelle autorité apportées par ONU Femmes, nous vaincrons. La véritable égalité des sexes doit être notre legs commun au XXIème siècle". Le Secrétaire général a nommé l'ancienne Présidente du Chili Michelle Bachelet au poste de Directrice exécutive d'ONU Femmes. Appelant au lancement de premières étapes décisives dans la quête mondiale de l'égalité des sexes, elle souligne que la décision d'établir ONU Femmes révèle la frustration générale par rapport à la lenteur du changement. Les Etats Membres des Nations Unies ont convenu à l'unanimité de créer cette nouvelle organisation, suite à une mobilisation de longue date des militants en faveur des femmes. "Réfléchissez à tout ce qui sera possible de faire une fois que les femmes seront pleinement autonomisées en tant qu'agents actifs du changement et du progrès au sein de leurs communautés" explique Mme Bachelet. " Historiquement, nous nous trouvons à une période de grands potentiels et de grands changements pour les femmes. C'est maintenant que nous devons saisir cette opportunité d'agir". "Ma propre expérience m'a appris qu'il n'y a pas de limite à ce que les femmes peuvent faire" ajoute-elle. Mme Almas Jiwani, première présidente du Comité National de ONU Femmes - Canada, appelle les canadiens à saisir ce moment et supporter l'égalité des sexes et l'autonomie des femmes. La nouvelle direction stratégique des Nations Unies sur l'égalité des sexes nous donnera une voix plus dynamique et plus forte pour les femmes et les filles dans cette nouvelle ère d'effort collaboratif pour l'autonomie des femmes. Elle souligne aussi "Saisissons ce moment et prenons action, pour aider les filles et les femmes défavorisées et résoudre les inégalités de la condition feminine, pour amener le progrès et les changements sociaux qui créeront un environnement supportable". ONU Femmes aide les pays à progresser vers l'égalité des sexes sur le plan économique et politique, et à mettre fin au phénomène mondial de violence contre les femmes. Cette initiative doit permettre la mise en application de normes internationales et orienter les efforts coordonnés déployés par les Nations Unies pour mettre les femmes et les filles au coeur de tous leurs programmes en faveur du développement et de la paix. L'Ambassadrice de bonne volonté d'ONU Femmes et détentrice d'un oscar Nicole Kidman décrit son expérience personnelle d'avoir vue des femmes changer le monde. "Il y a des témoignages incroyables de résistance, de force et de dignité - et au bout du compte d'espoir" dit-elle. "Voilà pourquoi je dis que les femmes et les filles que j'ai rencontrées sont mes héroïnes. C'est un plaisir et une fierté de me trouver aux côtés d'ONU Femmes, le nouveau porte-parole des femmes à travers le monde". Son Altesse la Princesse Cristina d'Espagne, en sa qualité de Présidente de l'Institut sanitaire de Barcelone, estime urgent de faire comprendre qu'un investissement dans les femmes est un investissement dans les familles, les communautés et les nations. Citant les progrès inégaux réalisés pour certains objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement, tels que la réduction de la mortalité maternelle, elle appelle "toutes les parties prenantes et porte-drapeaux - gouvernements, fondations, secteur privé, société civile, institutions universitaires et individus - à investir dans l'autonomisation de la femme, en tant que stratégie décisive pour réaliser les OMD". La présentatrice d'ABC News Christiane Amanpour sera la maîtresse de cérémonie de la cérémonie de lancement. Figurent parmi les autres intervenant(e)s le Président de l'Assemblée générale des Nations Unies Joseph Deiss ; la Présidente du Conseil d'administration d'ONU Femmes et ancienne ministre des Affaires étrangères du Nigéria, l'Ambassadrice Joy Ogwu ; la militante népalaise Bandana Rana et l'ancienne Commissaire d'une unité de police féminine du Libéria, Rakhi Sahi. Le fondateur de CNN et Président de la Fondation des Nations Unies, Ted Turner, demande instamment aux hommes et au secteur privé de s'impliquer dans la réalisation de l'égalité des sexes. L'actrice Geena Davis souligne le rôle des médias pour ce qui est de promouvoir des images positives. La chanteuse Shakira adresse un message spécial, soulignant l'importance de l'éducation. La cérémonie s'achèvera avec l'interprétation de la chanson "One Woman" écrite pour cette occasion par Beth Blatt et composée par Graham Lyle et Clay. La célébration du lancement d'ONU Femmes peut être visionnée en direct sur le web sur http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Pour obtenir une vidéo de qualité télévisuelle, veuillez contacter James Ludlam à la TVNU, [email protected], +1.212.963.7650. Des photographies des intervenant(e)s prises avant l'événement seront disponibles vers 19 heures, heure de New York; et de l'événement lui-même vers 21 heures, heure de New York: http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunchphotos. Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Collegiate Presswire Attachment Link: http://www.marketwire. com/press-release/UN-Women-Celebrates-Launch-as-Powerful-Driver-ofWomens-Equality-1401672.htm NEW YORK, NEW YORK--(Marketwire - Feb. 24, 2011) - The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. Almas Jiwani, first president of the National Committee of UN Women in Canada, who is also partaking in the celebrations in New York, urges Canadians to "seize the momentum and support gender equality and the empowerment of women. The United Nations' new strategic direction on gender equality will provide a more dynamic and strong voice for women and girls into a new era of collaborative effort in the empowerment of women." "Let us seize this moment and take action to help the underprivileged girls and women, and resolve the realities of women's inequalities to bring about progress and societal change for an enabling environment," she further stated. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century." The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Ms. Bachelet says. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She adds, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. "There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignity—and ultimately of hope," she says. "This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world." H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls on "all stakeholders and champions—governments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individuals—to invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs." ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song "One Woman," which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. The celebration of the launch of UN Women can be seen via webcast at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: Send a message to UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Guardian.co.uk Attachment Link: http://www.guardian.co. uk/global-development/2011/feb/24/message-to-un-women What's your message to UN Women? Photograph: Guardian With the official launch of UN Women, the new UN agency tasked with promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women, on Thursday, 24 February, and the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day on 8 March, the next few weeks will see women's issues very much on the international agenda. But there is already concern that UN Women will not havethe necessary funds to make an impact. And the millennium development goal aimed at promoting gender equality (MDG 3) will not be met by the 2015 deadline unless the pace of progress speeds up significantly. To mark the world's focus on women, we're setting up a Flickr group to collect your thoughts, opinions and messages. We'll feature some of our favourites on guardian.co.uk and maybe in the newspaper version of the Guardian as well. So, what are the biggest issues for women in your country? What do you think UN Women should prioritise in its first year? What will it take to make gender equality "a lived reality"? What is your message for UN Women? We want to collect as many photos from Guardian readers and Flickr users as we can to show how people feel about the issues that matter most to the world's women. If you are on Flickr, you can submit your photo to our group www.flickr.com/groups/globalwomensvoices. If you are not on Flickr, don't worry - you can email your photo to [email protected] and we will add it to the Flickr group for you. Please add some information when you post or email your picture so we know who you are, where you're from and what your message means to you. By posting your pictures in this group, or sending it to us in response to this request, you agree to let us use it on our site and potentially in the newspaper (though copyright remains with you at all times, and you will be credited). What's your message? Support women farmers No to FGM Will UN Women have enough money? Message for Michelle Bachelet Headline: On UN women, theme framing, buzz words and rockstars... Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: sonia Media Outlet: Gender IT Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4171870819&z=1250248922 2 comments | 52 reads Jac is the focal point for APC WNSP's work on women's rights. She coordinates the EroTICS research (Exploratory Research on Sexuality and the Internet) and APC's "Take Back The Tech!" campaign. Sonia is the English language editor of GenderIT.org. It's been a real challenge with this non-connectivityi! I am still using my phone as main point for connection, but it's really intermittent and slow, driving me up the wall. I cannot imagine how we can talk about science and technology as a theme and have so little access to the interneti at the same time. Urgh! Can't get connected in either the main UN building, the church building, the salvation army building, the hotel (without paying USD16/day - which I am saving up for until I really need it!) or in the deli next door where I am drinking so much weak USD1 coffee I'm almost floating. I went to the opening session yesterday (and have been tweeting like a mad woman since) and there were no legendary long queues at the registration. The queues were more from the lines of women trying to get to the 4th floor using just two elevators. After getting into the main hall - which was full - the session started with the usual speeches. The main table had two men and one woman speaker, one of whom was Michelle Bachelet, whom everyone was excited to welcome. Lots of claps for her. Her speech was the highlight of the morning for me. She spoke clearly about the strategic areas that UN Women will be working on, and the approaches. I can't remember them all now - will have to check tweets - but the one that struck me was the commitment of UN Women to lead by example - i.e. a significant area of work was to increase the representation of women in the UN at all, especially decisionmaking, levels. She cited some percentages, which showed clearly that the higher the level, the fewer the women. So she stressed the fact that UN needs to be accountable to its own calls and recommendations to integrate gender equalityi, and this is one concrete and important step to take. Other speeches were looking at how to increase women and girls participation into STEM - buzz word at this CSW, meaning science, technology, engineering and mathematics - both in education and employment. It was quite frustrating and puzzling to see why science and tech were looked at so narrowly. Why not tackle science and tech in terms of the advancement of women's rights as a whole? And, similarly, why not tackle education as a thematic area on its own? Or access to employment as a thematic area on its own? Combining them seems to not do any justice to any of the three areas, or force conversations to overspill from the narrow focus anyway, because really, it's not possible to speak about each of them in isolation. The other item high on the agenda was violence against womeni (VAW). But, again, in a way that doesn't seem to connect science and tech into VAW. It's early days yet, so let's see how it goes. I then left the main session to go for the side events. The church centre was also crowded with women wanting to go up to different levels using again just two elevators. Jan Moolman and I went to the session on women's empowermenti principles. This is a UNIFEM backed initiative to make companies and/ or the private sector accountable and invested in integrating gender equality and non-discrimination principles in their work. That was quite interesting, especially given the science and tech thematic area we are talking about. I wonder if Mac, IBM, Facebook, Nokia, AT&T have signed on to this. The principles were developed in consultation with the private sector, and companies have signed on to say they are committed to it, and will take steps to include it. It's meant to act as a guide, and feels like a kind of tool. Check them out here. Is this something we can bring to the IGF to speak with the private sector for example? And why isn't UNIFEM itself bringing this to the IGF? Seems like a practical and consultative model that is usable? We broke into small groups and discussed some of the challenges to women's access to employment in our countries (which I appreciated, since it looked at employment broadly, and not just in science & tech). A huge barrier appears to be cultural expectations and the multiple roles and burdens women still have to bear, regardless of development context of the country. An interesting point raised in my group was by a woman who worked in a legal aid centre in Norway: there is a legislatively mandated 40% quota for women to be in decision-making positions in publicly listed companies (if I'm not mistaken), but what companies have done is reconfigured themselves so they fall just short of the required number of board members to have to comply with the quota. In other words, the law or the quota measure may be there, but if the sexist culture doesn't change (the belief that women can't handle decision making), people in power will always work around it so that status quo remains. Sad really. Then we went to the final session where it felt very familiar. Deanna Kosaraju from the Anita Borg Foundation presented on the Grace Hopper celebration (fun fact, Grace Hopper came up with the term "bug" from removing a real bug from a computer relay). Preethi Gupta from the NY Science Hall presented her approach in creating opportunities for young people to meaningfully engage with science & tech, and to create an identity for themselves in this area by becoming "explainers" in science centres. Explainers are basically people who engage into conversation with visitors on exhibits etc, and are often young people from high school etc, who learn a lot about science and tech in the process. Then Abigail Disney spoke about her award winning documentary, "pray the devil back to hell", which is a really awesome documentary about how the women in Liberia decided to take over the stagnant and piefighting armed civil conflict in Liberia and organised sustained sit ins and marches until a real shift came about. The hero of the Liberian women's peace movement, Leymah Gbowee was at the event, and she spoke at the Q & A. she introduced herself as a revolutionary (awesome!), and said, look, patriarchy has figured us out. We have been great at mobilising for change and when a small change takes place, patriarchy figures us out, and we find ourselves putting our time and energy being stuck in conferences and talking and talking, and we are not just going to the issue and tackling it. Someone asked her if she is going for the launch of UN Women and she said no. Who knows if patriarchy has figured women's rights work at the UN, and creates all these different structures, and we bicker and fight amongst ourselves about roles and power lines and in the meantime, the real issue is left abandoned. We need to go back to the issue. I can see how she inspired an entire movement of peace. She is powerful and compelling. And just awesome. Abigail also showed a 11 min video short called "women, war &peace - the untold story", narrated by Geena Davis no less. It was...interesting. I went and spoke with abigail disney. she was a rockstar and everyone wanted to speak with her. so i only managed a 2 minute hello, i'm from apc, not sure if you remember but you supported our feminist tech exchange (FTX) 2 years ago which was really an amazing event, and has grown into national FTXes in at least 12 countries. and has real impact. i said i'm sure you're v busy, but would be great if you could come, she said of course she will definitely try because we do important work, we shall see! Today is quieter. only managed to go for one session so far. Waiting for 6pm to go for the one by ILGA, and tomorrow going to hit main sessions again. And by the way, yesterday was stupidly cold, it's not funny. Today it's better, although still not funny. Headline: 여성인권 총괄 유엔 여성기구 공식 발족 Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Joong-Ang Ilbo Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4171849609&z=1250248919 남녀차별과 성 착취 등 여성인권 침해와 관 된 모 문 를 담 엔 조직인 엔 여성기구(UN Women)가 24일(현지시간) 공식 발족 축하행사를 가졌다.지난해 7월 엔 총회에서 여러개로 나 있던 여성관 조직을 통합하는 안이 통과됐 , 연말께 미첼 바첼 트 대통 이 초대 여성기구 수장으로 임명돼 사실상 연초부터 가동되 있지만 이 엔 여성지위위원회 총회에 맞춰 발족 축하 행사를 갖게 된 것. 엔 여성기구는 1995년 이징 엔여성회의에서 채택된 성평등 강 을 기본 골 격으로 삼아 강 결혼과 성폭행, 여성 례, 인 매매 등 여성의 인권을 침해하는 모 영역을 총괄하 게 된다.여성기구 수장은 사무총장 바로 아래 직급인 사무차장급이며, 예산도 지금까지 엔이 여 성관 업무에 투입했던 연간 2억5천만달러의 약 2배가 망이라 엔 관계자들은 했다.특히 여 성문 는 올해 반기문 사무총장의 8대 중 어 다 가운데 하나로 만큼 엔이 총 을 기울이는 분야중 하나다.지난해 엔 총회때도 반 총장은 여성과 아동 보건을 위해 400억달러의 기금을 마 하자는 글로벌 략을 발족시킨 바 있다.반 총장은 이 엔 총회장에서 열린 행사에서 "이 자리는 감사와 축하의 자리지만 왜 엔여성기구가 어 게 발족했는지를 기억해야 자리이기도 하다"며 "여자라는 이 로 학교를 가지 못하는 아이들, 도움과 구호의 손길이 필요한 수백만명의 여성과 소 녀들, 남자와 동등한 자격을 갖기 원하는 여성들을 위해 여성기구가 봉사해야 한다" 강조했다.반 총장은 올해가 국 여성의 100주년이 되는 해임을 상기시키면서 "여성 인권을 위해 한 세기를 달 왔지만 아직도 갈길이 멀다. 엔 여성기구의 발족은 올바른 방향성을 갖 중요한 한발짝을 내 딛는 분수 "이라 말했다.그는 이어 " 엔이 여성들에 대한 투자를 늘리는 것은 올바른 일이며 아마 우리가 수 있는 가장 훌륭한 일들 가운데 하나일 것"이라며 "여성들이 폭 으로부터 보호받 소녀 들이 안 하게 클 수 있는 세상, 여성과 소녀의 말에 귀기울이는 세상을 만드는 일을 때 를 믿어 도 좋다"며 극 인 지원을 약속했다.앞서 반 총장은 엔 여성지위위원회 회의 참석차 뉴욕을 방 문중인 백희영 여성가족부 장관과 면담을 갖 한국이 엔 여성기구의 초대 집행 이사국으로서 책 .재 기여를 확대하 있는데 대해 감사를 표시했다. (연합뉴스) Headline: Celebrating the centenary of International Women's Day Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: SARAH MCINERNEY Media Outlet: North Queensland Register Attachment Link: http://nqr.farmonline.com. au/news/lifestyle/style/wellbeing/celebrating-the-centenary-of-internationalwomens-day/2087221.aspx?src=rss One is a surfer who rode the world's waves to fame and glory. Another is a scientist whose study of chromosomes earned her a Nobel Prize. The lives and achievements of Layne Beachley and Professor Elizabeth Blackburn may be worlds apart, but both have been named as a source of inspiration for other Australian women. As the centenary of International Women's Day nears, we would like to know which Australian woman has inspired you. Never before have women held so many top-ranking posts in our governing bodies, but is it the achievements of Julia Gillard or Quentin Bryce that influence you, or someone closer to home - perhaps your mum? We invite you to add your thoughts on Australia's most inspiring women. We will tally your responses and on March 8, profile the 10 people who received the most nominations. To help get things rolling, we invited some of the people involved in the centenary celebrations to name the women from whom they draw inspiration. Television presenter Catriona Rowntree listed her grandmother Riria Smeaton, Layne Beachley and horse trainer Gai Waterhouse. "I love a good 'triumph over adversity' tale and this extraordinary woman [Beachley] is the very personification," Rowntree says. "Adopted out as a baby, after her biological mother was date raped at 17, Layne drew on some remarkable inner strength to become the greatest female surfer in history - and the chick's only 5 foot 5 [165 centimetres]!" Fashion designer Leona Edmiston cast her net wide, covering sport, the arts and publishing. She nominated track athlete and Olympic gold medal winner Betty Cuthbert, author and magazine editor Ita Buttrose and actor Cate Blanchett. South Australian of the Year physicist Professor Tanya Monro added her support to Professor Blackburn and another scientist, the late Dr Joan Freeman. In 1976, Dr Freeman, a nuclear physicist, became the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Rutherford Medal from the British Institute of Physics. But the ability to inspire isn't just about high-profile achievements. Many unsung heroes, whether they be teachers, community workers or volunteers, touch our lives every day. We want to hear about all of them, and how their stories and actions have influenced you. Nominees can be from Australia's past or present. It would be remiss to overlook those whose advocacy helped break down the barriers of inequality, such as women's suffrage campaigner and publisher Louisa Lawson, and feminist and human rights activist Jessie Street. Or more recent pioneers including former High Court judge Mary Gaudron, tennis champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley and co-founder of the Women's Electoral Lobby Eva Cox. For Julie McKay, executive director of UN Women Australia, acknowledgement goes to her mother Susan, an academic, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick and chairwoman of the Violence Against Women Advisory Group Libby Lloyd. "Libby works tirelessly to end violence against women both in her voluntary and advisory capacities," she says. "She has dedicated her life to achieving social change and continues to inspire me with her commitment, generosity and diligence." McKay's organisation runs International Women's Day in Australia. She says it is a time to celebrate achievements and acknowledge the work still to be done. With a female Prime Minister, Governor-General and three state premiers, gender diversity is alive and well in the top ranks of the nation's governments. Yet women still struggle to get a foothold on the boards and in the senior management teams of Australia's top companies. Salary disparity remains an issue as well. The pay gap is 16.9 per cent, meaning women working full-time earn $227.20 a week less than their male counterparts. "We can see both in Australia, and throughout the world, that gender equality has not been fully realised," McKay says. The first International Women's Day was held on March 19, 1911, in Europe, marked by meetings and protests calling for women to be given the right to vote. In 1913 the date was changed to March 8. An International Women's Day event, organised by the Militant Women's Movement, was held in Australia for the first time in Sydney in 1928. Protesters called for equal pay for equal work and an eight-hour day for shop girls. Help us to celebrate the 100th anniversary by nominating the Australian woman whose actions have encouraged you to achieve your goals. Nominations close on Wednesday March 2. Use the comment function to have your say. Headline: Who is Australia's most inspiring woman? Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: SARAH MCINERNEY Media Outlet: Cooma-Monaro Express Attachment Link: http://www.coomaexpress.com. au/news/lifestyle/style/wellbeing/who-is-australias-most-inspiringwoman/2087221.aspx One is a surfer who rode the world's waves to fame and glory. Another is a scientist whose study of chromosomes earned her a Nobel Prize. The lives and achievements of Layne Beachley and Professor Elizabeth Blackburn may be worlds apart, but both have been named as a source of inspiration for other Australian women. As the centenary of International Women's Day nears, we would like to know which Australian woman has inspired you. Never before have women held so many top-ranking posts in our governing bodies, but is it the achievements of Julia Gillard or Quentin Bryce that influence you, or someone closer to home - perhaps your mum? We invite you to add your thoughts on Australia's most inspiring women. We will tally your responses and on March 8, profile the 10 people who received the most nominations. To help get things rolling, we invited some of the people involved in the centenary celebrations to name the women from whom they draw inspiration. Television presenter Catriona Rowntree listed her grandmother Riria Smeaton, Layne Beachley and horse trainer Gai Waterhouse. "I love a good 'triumph over adversity' tale and this extraordinary woman [Beachley] is the very personification," Rowntree says. "Adopted out as a baby, after her biological mother was date raped at 17, Layne drew on some remarkable inner strength to become the greatest female surfer in history - and the chick's only 5 foot 5 [165 centimetres]!" Fashion designer Leona Edmiston cast her net wide, covering sport, the arts and publishing. She nominated track athlete and Olympic gold medal winner Betty Cuthbert, author and magazine editor Ita Buttrose and actor Cate Blanchett. South Australian of the Year physicist Professor Tanya Monro added her support to Professor Blackburn and another scientist, the late Dr Joan Freeman. In 1976, Dr Freeman, a nuclear physicist, became the first woman to be awarded the prestigious Rutherford Medal from the British Institute of Physics. But the ability to inspire isn't just about high-profile achievements. Many unsung heroes, whether they be teachers, community workers or volunteers, touch our lives every day. We want to hear about all of them, and how their stories and actions have influenced you. Nominees can be from Australia's past or present. It would be remiss to overlook those whose advocacy helped break down the barriers of inequality, such as women's suffrage campaigner and publisher Louisa Lawson, and feminist and human rights activist Jessie Street. Or more recent pioneers including former High Court judge Mary Gaudron, tennis champion Evonne Goolagong Cawley and co-founder of the Women's Electoral Lobby Eva Cox. For Julie McKay, executive director of UN Women Australia, acknowledgement goes to her mother Susan, an academic, Sex Discrimination Commissioner Elizabeth Broderick and chairwoman of the Violence Against Women Advisory Group Libby Lloyd. "Libby works tirelessly to end violence against women both in her voluntary and advisory capacities," she says. "She has dedicated her life to achieving social change and continues to inspire me with her commitment, generosity and diligence." McKay's organisation runs International Women's Day in Australia. She says it is a time to celebrate achievements and acknowledge the work still to be done. With a female Prime Minister, Governor-General and three state premiers, gender diversity is alive and well in the top ranks of the nation's governments. Yet women still struggle to get a foothold on the boards and in the senior management teams of Australia's top companies. Salary disparity remains an issue as well. The pay gap is 16.9 per cent, meaning women working full-time earn $227.20 a week less than their male counterparts. "We can see both in Australia, and throughout the world, that gender equality has not been fully realised," McKay says. The first International Women's Day was held on March 19, 1911, in Europe, marked by meetings and protests calling for women to be given the right to vote. In 1913 the date was changed to March 8. An International Women's Day event, organised by the Militant Women's Movement, was held in Australia for the first time in Sydney in 1928. Protesters called for equal pay for equal work and an eight-hour day for shop girls. Help us to celebrate the 100th anniversary by nominating the Australian woman whose actions have encouraged you to achieve your goals. Nominations close on Wednesday March 2. Use the comment function to have your say. Headline: Reaparece ex presidenta Bachelet en la ONU para apoyar igualdad de género Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: francisco Media Outlet: Milenio Diario - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172074328&z=1250248928 La ex presidenta chilena, durante el lanzamiento de la agencia que dirigirá ONU Mujeres, destacó que los avances en igualdad de género y de representación son "frágiles y poco uniformes". Michelle Bachelet durante el lanzamiento de ONU Mujeres. Foto:EFE Nueva York.- Demasiadas mujeres en el mundo son víctimas del tráfico de personas, forzadas a abandonar sus estudios y casarse demasiado pronto, sin acceso a servicios básicos ni leyes laborales que las protejan, denunció el martes la directora ejecutiva de ONU-Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet. Durante un discurso en una cumbre sobre mujeres celebrada en la sede de Naciones Unidas, la ex presidenta chilena destacó que los avances en igualdad de género y de representación son "frágiles y poco uniformes". "Alrededor del mundo hay demasiadas pocas mujeres sentadas en las mesas donde se toman decisiones sobre paz, comercio o cambio climático", dijo Bachelet. Precisamente desigualdades como éstas son las que impiden avances en el desarrollo, paz y seguridad, destacó. Por ese motivo la ex presidenta prometió enfocarse en aumentar la voz de la mujer en los sectores de liderazgo y luchar por poner fin a la violencia contra las mujeres reforzando leyes que las protejan. La promoción de la defensa de la mujer entre los hombres es también importante, dijo, y ahí la educación juega un papel muy importante. "La transición de ONU-Mujeres para convertirse en una entidad dinámica e innovadora que integre todas estas funciones y mandatos es compleja y aún tenemos pasos claves que dar", dijo Bachelet. La agencia ONU Mujeres fue creada en junio del 2010 para consolidar cuatro organismos de la ONU dedicados al progreso y bienestar de la mujer, pero la organización inició su trabajo en enero. Bachelet dijo que la agencia aún está contratando personal y analizando sus recursos. Bachelet finalizó en marzo su mandato presidencial con un alto índice de popularidad. La defensa de los derechos de las mujeres fue uno de los temas por los que luchó durante su presidencia. La ex funcionaria dijo en septiembre que ONU Mujeres trabajará con un presupuesto inicial de 500 millones de dólares anuales y pidió que las naciones que apoyaron su creación se comprometan a invertir más. La ex presidenta destacó el martes que erradicar los estereotipos de género será también una de sus prioridades. Eso significará reconsiderar materiales educativos en ciertos países y sensibilizar a los docentes. La ciencia y la tecnología también deberían responder a las necesidades de hombres y mujeres y el "contenido de la investigación y el desarrollo deberían ser sensibles a temas de género", señaló. La cumbre sobre mujeres en la ONU, llamada Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres, durará hasta el 4 de marzo y este año tocará temas como el acceso de las niñas a la educación y la erradicación de la violencia y discriminación contra niñas. Headline: UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: apa Media Outlet: Vienna Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172111923&z=1250248919 Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York "UN Women" gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UNO-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Headline: UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Salzburger Nachrichten - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172114915&z=1250248928 Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York "UN Women" gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UNO-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Headline: αѰ Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Maekyung Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172119267&z=1250248928 潘총장 "여성 인권 신장 분수령" 남녀차별과 성 착취 등 여성인권 침해와 관련된 모든 문제를 전담할 유엔 조직인 유엔 여성기구 (UN Women)가 24일(현지시간) 공식 발족 축하행사를 가졌다. 지난해 7월 유엔 총회에서 여러개로 나눠져 있던 여성관련 조직을 통합하는 안이 통과됐고, 연말께 미첼 바첼레트 전 칠레 대통령이 초대 여성기구 수장으로 임명돼 사실상 연초부터 가동되고 있지만 이날 유엔 여성지위위원회 총 회에 맞춰 발족 축하행사를 갖게 된 것. 유엔 여성기구는 1995년 베이징 유엔여성회의에서 채택된 성평등 강령을 기본 골격으로 삼아 강 제 결혼과 성폭행, 여성 할례, 인신매매 등 여성의 인권을 침해하는 모든 영역을 총괄하게 된다. 여성기구 수장은 사무총장 바로 아래 직급인 사무차장급이며, 예산도 지금까지 유엔이 여성관련 업무에 투입했던 연간 2억5천만달러의 약 2배가 될 전망이라고 유엔 관계자들은 전했다. 특히 여성문제는 올해 반기문 사무총장의 8대 중점 어젠다 가운데 하나로 선정될 만큼 유엔이 총 력을 기울이는 분야중 하나다. 지난해 유엔 총회때도 반 총장은 여성과 아동 보건을 위해 400억달러의 기금을 마련하자는 글로 벌 전략을 발족시킨 바 있다. 반 총장은 이날 유엔 총회장에서 열린 행사에서 "이 자리는 감사와 축하의 자리지만 왜 유엔여성 기구가 어렵게 발족했는지를 기억해야 할 자리이기도 하다"며 "여자라는 이유로 학교를 가지 못하 는 아이들, 도움과 구호의 손길이 필요한 수백만명의 여성과 소녀들, 남자와 동등한 자격을 갖기 원하는 여성들을 위해 여성기구가 봉사해야 한다"고 강조했다. 반 총장은 올해가 국제여성의날 제정 100주년이 되는 해임을 상기시키면서 "여성 인권을 위해 한 세기를 달려왔지만 아직도 갈길이 멀다. 유엔 여성기구의 발족은 올바른 방향성을 갖고 중요한 한 발짝을 내딛는 분수령"이라고 말했다. 그는 이어 "유엔이 여성들에 대한 투자를 늘리는 것은 올바른 일이며 아마 우리가 할 수 있는 가장 훌륭한 일들 가운데 하나일 것"이라며 "여성들이 폭력으로부터 보호받고 소녀들이 안전하게 클 수 있는 세상, 여성과 소녀의 말에 귀기울이는 세상을 만드는 일을 할 때 저를 믿어도 좋다"며 적극적 인 지원을 약속했다. 앞서 반 총장은 유엔 여성지위위원회 회의 참석차 뉴욕을 방문중인 백희영 여성가족부 장관과 면 담을 갖고 한국이 유엔 여성기구의 초대 집행 이사국으로서 정책적.재정적 기여를 확대하고 있는 데 대해 감사를 표시했다. (유엔본부=연합뉴스) 김현재 특파원 [연합뉴스] Copyrights ⓒ 연합뉴스. 무단 전재 및 재배포금지 Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Powerful Driver of Women's Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Modernghana.com Attachment Link: http://www.modernghana. com/news/317886/1/un-women-celebrates-launch-as-powerful-driver-of-w.html New York, 24 February 2011The UN today celebrates the historic launch of UN Women, its newest organization, with an evening including luminaries from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film in the UN General Assembly Hall. UN Women, formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, combines four previous UN bodies and represents the United Nations' most ambitious effort ever to accelerate actions to achieve gender equality. Around the world, supporters of women's rights have heralded its debut. With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment, says UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century. The Secretary-General appointed former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be the first Executive Director of UN Women. Calling the launch the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality, she emphasizes that the decision to establish UN Women reflects ongoing frustration with the slow pace of change. UN Member States unanimously agreed to create the new organization, following longstanding advocacy by women's activists. Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies, Ms. Bachelet says. Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity. She adds, My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do. UN Women will support individual countries in moving towards gender equality in economics and politics, and ending the worldwide phenomenon of violence against women. It will assist in setting international standards for progress, and lead coordinated UN efforts to make new opportunities for women and girls central to all UN programmes for development and peace. UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winner Nicole Kidman describes personal experiences of seeing women change the world. There are incredible testimonies of resilience, strength and dignityand ultimately of hope, she says. This is why I say that the women and girls I have met are my personal heroes. It is my pleasure and pride to be with UN Women, the new, strong voice for women around the world. H.R.H. Princess Cristina of Spain, in her capacity as President of the Institute of Health of Barcelona, urges broader understanding of how an investment in women is an investment in families, communities and nations. Citing uneven progress on aspects of the Millennium Development Goals such as reduced maternal mortality, she calls onall stakeholders and championsgovernments, foundations, the private sector, civil society, academic institutions and individualsto invest in women's empowerment as an instrumental strategy to achieve the MDGs. ABC News anchor Christiane Amanpour serves as emcee of the celebration. Other speakers include UN General Assembly President Joseph Deiss; the President of the UN Women Executive Board and former Foreign Minister of Nigeria, Ambassador Joy Ogwu; Nepalese activist Bandana Rana and former Commander of the all-female Formed Police Unit in Liberia Rakhi Sahi. CNN founder and Chairman of the UN Foundation Ted Turner urges men and the private sector to get involved in achieving gender equality. Actress Geena Davis highlights the role of the media in promoting positive images. The singer Shakira has offered a special message emphasizing the importance of education. The programme concludes with the performance of the song One Woman, which was written for the occasion, with lyrics by Beth Blatt, and music co-composed by Graham Lyle and Clay. Journalists are being alerted to the broadcast feed and live webcast of the event at http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. The programme starts at ca 6.30pm to 8.00pm EST. For a broadcast feed, contact UNTV, James Ludlam, [email protected], +1.212.963.7650. Photographs of a pre-event photo opportunity with speakers will be available at ca. 7 p.m. EST; of the event at ca. 9 p.m. EST: http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunchphotos. Media inquiries: Gretchen Luchsinger, UN Women media specialist, +1.212.906.6506, +1.201.736.2945 (mobile), [email protected] Headline: LA DIRECTRICE EXÉCUTIVE D’ONU-FEMMES ÉNUMÈRE POUR LA PREMIÈRE FOIS SES PRIORITÉS Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: United Nations News Service Attachment Link: http://www.un.org/News/fr-press/docs/2011/FEM1840.doc.htm Commission de la condition de la femme Cinquante-cinquième session 2e et 3e séances – matin et après-midi DEVANT LA COMMISSION DE LA CONDITION DE LA FEMME Ministres et représentants d’États Membres ont ouvert aujourd’hui la cinquante-cinquième session de la Commission de la condition de la femme et, ce faisant, entendu pour la première fois la Directrice exécutive d’ONU-Femmes énumérer les priorités de cette nouvelle entité composite de l’ONU. Après les déclarations liminaires et le lancement du débat général, la Commission a organisé deux Tables rondes sur le thème « Accès et participation des femmes et des filles à l’éducation, la formation, la science et la technologie, y compris à la promotion d’un accès égal des femmes au plein-emploi et au travail décent ». « Nous ferons des priorités relatives à l’égalité entre les sexes un élément central de la planification et de la budgétisation, à la fois aux niveaux national, local et sectoriel », a assuré dans son allocution l’ancienne Présidente du Chili et Directrice exécutive d’ONU-Femmes. Michelle Bachelet a indiqué que sous sa direction, ONU-Femmes s’efforcerait de mettre un terme à la violence faite aux femmes, d’accélérer la mise en œuvre de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité sur les femmes, la paix et la sécurité et d’améliorer l’autonomisation économique des femmes. Nous veillerons aussi à élargir le leadership et la participation des femmes aux processus de prise de décisions, a-t-elle promis. Évoquant le thème central des travaux de la Commission, Mme Bachelet a affirmé que l’élargissement de l’accès à l’éducation à lui seul ne suffisait pas. Il faut également améliorer la qualité et la pertinence de l’éducation. « L’investissement dans l’éducation est un investissement vital tant comme moteur du développement que comme catalyseur de l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes », a renchéri Asha-Rose Migiro, Vice -Secrétaire générale de l’ONU, relevant notamment que deux tiers des analphabètes dans le monde sont des femmes, un chiffre qui demeure inchangé depuis 20 ans. La Directrice exécutive d’ONU-Femmes a également appelé les membres de la Commission à s’attaquer systématiquement aux stéréotypes, « cause première » de la ségrégation dans le travail, afin de garantir une égalité d’accès des femmes au marché de l’emploi. Appuyant ces propos, LazarousKapambwe de la Zambie, Président du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC), a indiqué qu’en 2008, 77,5% des hommes dans le monde occupaient un emploi, contre 52,6% des femmes. La Vice-Secrétaire générale a également plaidé pour un accès équitable des femmes aux technologies de la communication et de l’information. En début de séance, la Commission a élu Tetsuya Kimura du Japon, au poste de Vice-Président pour remplacer Takashi Ashiki, démissionnaire. Elle a nommé M. Efraim Gomez de la Suède, à son Groupe de travail sur la communication en remplacement de Nicolas Burniat de la Belgique, également démissionnaire. M. Gomez travaillera avec Cho Hyung-hwa de la République de Corée, Kadra Ahmed Hassan de Djibouti, Irina Velichko du Bélarus et Julio Peralta du Paraguay. La Commission de la condition de la femme, qui achève sa session le 4 mars, se réunira demain mercredi 23 février, à partir de 10 heures. Déclarations liminaires Mme ASHA-ROSE MIGIRO, Vice-Secrétaire générale des Nations Unies, a affirmé que les 12 derniers mois avaient été particulièrement importants pour l’égalité entre les sexes et l’autonomisation des femmes, évoquant, notamment, le réexamen, l’an dernier, de la mise en œuvre du Programme d’action de Beijing, ainsi que la Déclaration ministérielle du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC) et le dixième anniversaire de la résolution 1325 du Conseil de sécurité. Mais malgré cette étape historique, les droits des femmes en situation de conflit et postconflit continuent d’être violés, et les résultats réalisés jusqu’à présent demeurent mitigés. Tournant ensuite son attention sur la création d’ONU-Femmes, elle a déclaré que la nouvelle entité composite de l’ONU allait « cristalliser » les efforts réalisés sur le plan international. Elle a fait savoir qu’ONU-Femmes était une des priorités du Secrétaire général pour l’année 2011 et qu’il veillerait à ce que l’agence s’intègre pleinement dans le système de l’ONU. M. Ban continuera également de privilégier les femmes aux postes de direction, a-t-elle ajouté. Mme Migiro a poursuivi en affirmant que l’investissement dans l’éducation était un des investissements cruciaux tant comme moteur du développement que comme catalyseur pour l’égalité entre les hommes et les femmes. Deux tiers des analphabètes du monde sont des femmes et ce chiffre demeure inchangé depuis 20 ans, a-t-elle notamment signalé. La Vice-Secrétaire générale a également relevé que la qualité de l’éducation laissait à désirer, dans les pays en développement notamment, et que les femmes ne recevaient pas la formation nécessaire pour être compétitives sur le marché du travail. Elle a encouragé la Commission à examiner les moyens de renforcer la Stratégie mondiale pour la santé des femmes et des enfants. Atteindre une égalité de fait entre les hommes et les femmes revêt une importance cruciale pour assurer la réalisation des Objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement, a-t-elle souligné. M. LAZAROUS KAPAMBWE, Président du Conseil économique et social (ECOSOC), a souligné la nécessité de renforcer la cohérence entre les travaux de l’ECOSOC et ceux de ses commissions fonctionnelles, tout en améliorant les liens entre les entités de l’ONU et les mécanismes régionaux de développement des Nations Unies. Il a également souligné que la nouvelle entité ONU-Femmes avait pour priorité de soutenir les partenaires au niveau national. La cinquante-cinquième session de la Commission de la condition de la femme axera ses travaux sur l’accès des femmes et leur participation à l’éducation, la formation, la science et la technologie, ainsi qu’à l’emploi. L’éducation est un droit fondamental de l’être humain, a-t-il rappelé, citant notamment la Convention sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l’égard des femmes. Ce texte souligne, entre autres, la nécessité d’éliminer les stéréotypes sexistes en matière d’éducation, a-t-il précisé, se félicitant à cet égard des progrès réalisés sur ce plan au cours des 10 dernières années. M. Kapambwe a cependant rappelé l’écart important qui existe entre les filles et les garçons en matière de scolarisation dans le primaire, en particulier dans les pays en développement. Les stéréotypes sexistes contribuent toujours à une ségrégation entre les hommes et les femmes dans l’éducation comme dans les carrières professionnelles, a-t-il insisté. Le représentant a indiqué que les femmes ayant un emploi représentaient 52,6% des femmes dans le monde, en 2008, tandis que ce taux était de 77,5% pour les hommes. Dans la catégorie des 20 à 24 ans, les femmes continuent de rester à la traîne derrière les hommes, a-t-il ajouté, précisant qu’en Asie du Sud 82% des hommes travaillent ou cherchent un emploi, contre seulement 27% des femmes. Aucun pays, a-t-il dit, ne peut développer des moyens durables de répondre à ses besoins s’il n’assure pas une participation effective des femmes à tous les aspects de la vie. Il a salué à cet égard la participation des organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) pour traduire en actes les engagements pris par les gouvernements. Mme MICHELLE BACHELET, Directrice exécutive d’ONU-Femmes, a tout d’abord souligné que l’égalité entre les sexes était un élément central du développement social et économique, de la paix et de la démocratie. Elle a affirmé que malgré des exemples encourageants en matière de parité, les progrès accomplis jusqu’à présent demeuraient « inégaux et fragiles ». Trop de femmes sont victimes de la traite ou obligées de quitter leur famille pour devenir des employées domestiques sans aucune protection juridique, et trop de filles se voient forcées de quitter l’école, ou de se marier à un âge précoce, a-t-elle précisé. Mme Bachelet a également évoqué le manque d’accès aux services et la sous-représentation des femmes lors de la conclusion d’accords sur la paix, le commerce international ou les changements climatiques. Évoquant ensuite l’actuelle crise de l’emploi, Mme Bachelet a appelé les États Membres à se saisir des nouvelles opportunités qui se présentent et à ne pas reporter la promotion de l’égalité entre les sexes, en attendant des jours meilleurs. Elle a par ailleurs estimé que davantage d’attention devrait être accordée aux défis urgents auxquels sont affrontées les femmes les plus pauvres des zones rurales. Il faut analyser de manière franche les défis que connaissent nombre de pays et régions, a-t-elle souligné. Mme Bachelet a ensuite expliqué que le travail d’ONU-Femmes serait axé sur cinq principes fondamentaux, à savoir l’octroi d’un appui aux partenaires nationaux; l’appui des processus intergouvernementaux relatifs à l’égalité entre les sexes; le plaidoyer en faveur de l’égalité entre les sexes, l’autonomisation des femmes et le respect des droits des femmes et des filles et la promotion de la cohérence au sein du système de l’ONU. Elle a ajouté que la nouvelle entité ONU-Femmes servirait également de « broker » de savoir et d’expérience. La Directrice exécutive a ensuite détaillé les cinq priorités thématiques de l’entité composite. Elle a notamment assuré qu’ONU-Femmes veillerait à élargir le leadership et la participation des femmes en travaillant avec des partenaires pour combler les écarts en la matière. La nouvelle entité ONU-Femmes s’efforcera également de mettre un terme à la violence faite aux femmes, de renforcer la mise en œuvre du calendrier relatif aux femmes, à la paix et à la sécurité, et d’améliorer l’autonomisation économique des femmes. « Nous ferons des priorités relatives à l’égalité entre les sexes un élément central de la planification et de la budgétisation, à la fois aux niveaux national, local et sectoriel », a-t-elle affirmé. Tournant ensuite son attention sur le thème des travaux de la Commission, Mme Bachelet a affirmé que l’élargissement de l’accès à l’éducation à lui seul ne suffisait pas. Il faut également améliorer la qualité et la pertinence de l’éducation, a-t-elle souligné. Il faudrait aussi s’attaquer systématiquement aux stéréotypes, qui sont, a-t-elle dit, la « cause première » de la ségrégation dans le travail. Des mesures proactives sont nécessaires pour faciliter la transition de l’école au monde du travail et garantir une égalité d’accès au marché du travail. Mme Bachelet a par ailleurs relevé que la science et la technologie ne répondaient pas de la même manière aux besoins des femmes et des hommes. Notant que le potentiel des femmes en matière de créativité était sous-utilisé, la Directrice exécutive a estimé qu’elles devraient bénéficier d’un accès équitable aux technologies de la communication, que ce soit en matière d’utilisation ou de formation. Mme Bachelet s’est félicitée que la Commission de la condition de la femme examine, à sa présente session, les questions de l’élimination de la discrimination et de la violence faites aux fillettes, l’égalité entre les sexes et le développement durable et l’élimination de la mortalité et de la morbidité maternelle. Commentant ensuite la question de la parité au sein de l’ONU, Mme Bachelet a noté qu’un équilibre avait était réalisé seulement pour les postes de niveau P-1 et P-2. Les femmes ne représentent que 28,4% des personnes occupant un poste de niveau D-1, a-t-elle regretté. Ce déséquilibre, a-t-elle dit, réside dans l’absence de mécanismes de suivi appropriés, l’absence de souplesse dans la gestion du travail et un nombre de candidates qualifiées faible. L’ONU-Femmes s’efforcera d’assurer une représentation équitable des femmes au sein de l’ONU, a-t-elle assuré. Mme SILVIA PIMENTEL, Présidente du Comité sur la discrimination à l’égard des femmes, a indiqué que le Comité, au cours des quarante-septième et quarante-huitième sessions du Comité, avait examiné les rapports présentés par 20 États Membres. Les principaux problèmes relevés étaient la traite et l’exploitation par la prostitution, le défaut d’initiatives et de programmes de formation pour la sensibilisation sur les stéréotypes sexistes, pour la participation des femmes à la vie politique et publique et pour l’accès à l’éducation et à la santé, y compris à la santé reproductive et sexuelle. Elle a aussi mentionné les problèmes fréquents d’écarts de salaire et les disparités en matière d’emploi, le défaut d’accès à la justice, la violence contre les femmes, notamment la violence sexuelle, les pratiques mutilantes et d’autres questions spécifiques aux groupes défavorisés, comme les réfugiées, les femmes apatrides et les migrantes, ainsi que les femmes âgées et les femmes rurales. Le Comité a élaboré des recommandations sur l’application des dispositions de la Convention CEDAW, relatives notamment au champ d’application de la Convention ou aux femmes âgées et aux discriminations spécifiques dont elles sont victimes. Le Comité travaille également sur une recommandation générale concernant les conséquences économiques du mariage et de sa dissolution, a -t-elle indiqué. Par ailleurs, le Comité travaille conjointement avec le Comité des droits de l’enfant, sur les mutilations génitales, le mariage forcé et le mariage des enfants. Mme Pimentel a aussi mentionné le travail du Comité sur les questions des femmes dans les conflits armés et dans les situations postconflit, en particulier sur la violence sexiste qui accompagne parfois ces situations. Mme Pimentel a indiqué en outre que le Comité travaillait sur la question de l’accès à la justice, avant d’insister sur l’interaction du Comité avec les mécanismes des droits de l’homme, notamment les institutions spécialisées des Nations Unies. Le Comité coopère notamment avec la nouvelle entité ONUFemmes sur deux projets de recommandation, a-t-elle précisé. Le Comité a aussi mis sur pied une équipe spéciale chargée de réfléchir à l’amélioration de ses méthodes de travail. Invitée spéciale de la Commission, Mme EMINE ERDOĞAN, épouse du Premier Ministre de la Turquie, a émis l’espoir que les résultats des débats de la Commission profiteront à toutes les femmes du monde. Elle a également souligné que la création d’ONU-Femmes était une avancée pour promouvoir les droits des femmes. Soulignant les grandes inégalités entre les différentes femmes du monde, elle a appelé à ne pas fermer les yeux sur les situations les plus cruelles. Il faut avoir confiance en l’avenir, même pour les femmes qui ont tout perdu, a-t-elle dit. Mme Erdoğan a insisté sur l’importance du droit des femmes à l’éducation, à un emploi, à l’information, par exemple. Les femmes luttent pour le droit d’exister et le chemin de cette lutte sera encore long, a-t-elle fait remarquer. En Turquie, les femmes luttent pour la dignité dans les domaines économique et social, a-t-elle poursuivi, rappelant que la démocratie était très active dans son pays. La Turquie continue à défendre, sur la scène internationale, les droits des femmes, notamment en matière d’éducation et de formation. Elle a aussi indiqué qu’un amendement à la Constitution turque avait été adopté en 2010 pour améliorer la condition des femmes et mettre en place une discrimination positive en leur faveur. Il existe en outre, depuis 2009, une commission parlementaire chargée de travailler sur les violences sexistes. Débat général M. MIKLÓS RÉTHELYI, Ministre des ressources naturelles de la Hongrie, intervenant au nom de l’Union européenne (UE), a expliqué qu’une Stratégie d’égalité des sexes avait été adoptée par l’Union européenne en décembre dernier et que les politiques nationales avaient également un rôle capital à jouer pour assurer l’égalité entre les sexes. Il a indiqué que l’Union européenne avait fait de l’indépendance économique des femmes et des hommes une de ses principales priorités et que la base de la stratégie européenne pour l’emploi se fondait sur le cycle de vie. Le Ministre s’est ensuite félicité de la création d’ONU-Femmes qui, de son avis, devrait permettre d’encourager la capacité de la communauté internationale à autonomiser les femmes et à mettre un terme à la violence faite aux femmes et aux fillettes. Il a souligné l’importance de garantir le respect des droits à la santé reproductive et sexuelle pour réaliser les Programmes d’action de Beijing et du Caire, ainsi que les Objectifs du Millénaire pour le développement (OMD). L’Union européenne est déterminée à assurer la pleine jouissance des droits fondamentaux des femmes et à intégrer une dimension sexsospécifique à tous les niveaux, a-t-il assuré. Il a ensuite fait savoir que son pays avait adopté un plan d’action pour l’égalité entre les sexes pour la période 2010-2015. M. Réthelyi a poursuivi en faisant part de son inquiétude face au problème de l’abandon scolaire des filles. Il a soutenu que les choix éducatifs des femmes étaient la base de la ségrégation qu’elles rencontrent sur le marché du travail. Il a également indiqué que les femmes de l’Union européenne gagnent un cinquième de moins que les hommes. Dans un monde en mutation rapide, les besoins de formation permanente sont essentiels et un marché du travail de plus en plus divisé présente des défis notables, a-t-il affirmé. Il a indiqué que la stratégie de l’Union européenne pour l’emploi vise à garantir un taux d’emploi de 75% tant pour les hommes que pour les femmes. Il a également expliqué que l’Union européenne accordait une attention particulière à l’éducation des femmes dans les domaines de la science, de la technologie, du génie et des mathématiques. Il faut également comprendre le rôle qu’occupent les femmes dans l’économie informelle et valoriser les tâches domestiques, a-t-il ajouté. M. JORGE ARGÜELLO (Argentine), au nom du Groupe des 77 et de la Chine, a indiqué que son Groupe avait activement participé à la mise en place de la nouvelle entité ONU-Femmes. Nous sommes certains que cette entité contribuera à la réalisation de l’égalité homme-femme et à l’autonomisation des femmes partout dans le monde, a-t-il dit. Il a cependant relevé les obstacles qui se posent à la mise en œuvre de la Déclaration et du Programme d’action de Beijing, adopté il y a 16 ans, citant la pauvreté comme principale difficulté pour les femmes des pays en développement. Les filles représentent la majorité des enfants non scolarisés, a-t-il aussi noté, ajoutant que les femmes analphabètes sont aussi bien plus nombreuses que les hommes. Le représentant a encore mentionné le manque d’accès des femmes au secteur de la santé et le problème de la violence contre les femmes et les filles qui persiste dans tous les pays. Les femmes subissent en outre les conséquences des conflits et elles ont un accès mois facile au marché de l’emploi et au travail décent, a-t-il observé. M. Argüello a passé en revue les autres difficultés qui se posent dans la vie des femmes, comme les stéréotypes sexistes. Il a aussi appelé la communauté internationale à accorder la priorité aux femmes qui vivent sous occupation étrangère. Comme nouveaux enjeux, il a parlé des crises économique, financière, alimentaire et énergétique, ainsi que des changements climatiques, qui ont des incidences particulières sur les femmes. Enfin, le représentant a souligné l’importance du renforcement de la coopération internationale pour atteindre l’égalité des sexes, notamment l’aide au développement, l’allègement de la dette, l’accès aux marchés, le renforcement des capacités financières et techniques. Mme DOREEN SIOKA, Ministre de l’égalité entre les sexes et du bien-être de l’enfant de la Namibie, intervenant au nom de la Communauté de développement de l’Afrique australe (SADC), a convenu que la science, la technologie et l’innovation pouvaient servir d’outils pour accélérer la réalisation des OMD. Les décideurs, a-t-elle ajouté, ont un rôle crucial à jouer pour intégrer une perspective de genre dans ces domaines. Mme Sioka a ensuite expliqué que la SADC avait conscience de l’importance des ressources humaines en matière de développement politique, économique et social, ainsi que pour faciliter l’intégration régionale et la compétitivité. Elle a précisé que, consciente de l’importance de l’éducation, la SADC avait mis sur pied un Protocole de l’éducation et de la formation qui était entré en vigueur en 2000. La SADC a identifié la science et la technologie comme moteur du développement socioéconomique, et elle entend développer et renforcer les systèmes nationaux d’innovation afin de réaliser les objectifs de l’Agenda commun, notamment en matière d’élimination de la pauvreté. La Ministre a précisé que nombre d’États membres de la SADC s’efforçaient de renforcer leurs capacités humaines afin de pouvoir répondre aux exigences du marché, tout en améliorant l’équilibre paritaire en matière de formation. Elle a notamment évoqué le Plan stratégique du Comité technique pour la certification et l’accréditation qui a été adopté par les Ministres de l’éducation et de la formation de la région. Elle a précisé que ce Comité avait également élaboré, en mars 2010, une feuille de route pour assurer la création d’un cadre de qualifications régionales qui prévoit de promouvoir l’accès des femmes à l’éducation, à la formation, à la science et aux technologies ainsi qu’à l’emploi. M. OCTAVIO ERRÁZURIZ (Chili) a rappelé que l’année 2010 a été marquée par le quinzième anniversaire de la Déclaration de Beijing, la création d’ONU-Femmes et le dixième anniversaire de la Déclaration du Millénaire. Se félicitant des réalisations de ces 10 dernières années s’agissant de l’autonomisation des femmes, il a appelé en particulier à la promotion de la participation des femmes dans les processus de prise de décisions et notamment aux niveaux les plus élevés. Le Groupe de Rio salue la création du Conseil d’administration d’ONU-Femmes, a-t-il dit, convaincu que cela soutiendra efficacement la lutte pour l’autonomisation des femmes. Il a expliqué que l’intégration du mandat de l’Institut international de recherche et de formation pour la promotion de la femme (INSTRAW) dans la nouvelle entité ONU-Femmes devrait permettre de mener des enquêtes au niveau mondial, compte tenu des ressources allouées. Il a plaidé en faveur du maintien du siège de cet Institut en République dominicaine. Le représentant a ensuite appelé au renforcement du dialogue régional et international sur la cause des femmes, invitant en particulier à une coopération Nord-Sud, en vue de relever les défis posés par les crises mondiales et autres problèmes de portée mondiale. M. Errázuriz a signalé l’adoption du Consensus de Brasilia, à l’issue de la onzième Conférence régionale de l’Amérique du Sud et des Caraïbes sur les femmes, document qui appelle à une plus grande autonomisation de la femme et à la participation de celle-ci aux décisions politiques, prônant aussi un accès réel des femmes à la justice. Il insiste en outre sur le renforcement de la citoyenneté des femmes. Le représentant a annoncé que la République dominicaine s’est proposée pour accueillir la douzième Conférence régionale de ce type. Il a poursuivi en expliquant que les pays d’Amérique latine et des Caraïbes ont été pionniers dans la lutte contre la violence à l’encontre des femmes et se sont engagés à prendre des mesures contre la traite des personnes. Ils appellent à la mise en place de points focaux pour un meilleur échange d’informations. En ce qui concerne la féminisation de la pauvreté, il a jugé crucial de veiller à la pleine participation des femmes aux programmes de lutte contre la pauvreté et plaidé le respect du principe de « à travail égal, salaire égal » pour asseoir le pouvoir économique des femmes. Mme LORETTA BUTLER-TURNER, Ministre du développement social des Bahamas, intervenant au nom de la Communauté des Caraïbes (CARICOM), a estimé que le manque de financement risquait de saper la mise en œuvre des programmes et le renforcement des cadres normatifs en matière de parité. Elle a indiqué que la CARICOM accordait une attention particulière à l’autonomisation des femmes, notamment en matière d’élimination de la pauvreté, de la violence faite aux femmes, d’accès aux postes de direction et d’accès à l’éducation. La Ministre est revenue sur la tenue, en 1998, de la première Conférence des Caraïbes sur la science et la technologie, estimant que nombre de ses recommandations étaient toujours pertinentes, notamment en ce qui concerne le rôle des gouvernements et la mise à jour des programmes scolaires. La Ministre a également indiqué que le Conseil des Caraïbes pour les sciences et la technologie jouait un rôle important pour faciliter l’accès et la participation des femmes et des fillettes dans ces deux domaines. Mme Butler-Turner a poursuivi en affirmant que pour la création d’une force de travail talentueuse et compétitive, il importe d’éliminer les stéréotypes et l’exclusion persistante des femmes des filières scientifiques et technologiques. Elle a fait observer que dans les Caraïbes, les femmes entrent bien plus que les hommes dans les filières de la chimie et des mathématiques mais que la parité générale était loin d’être atteinte. À moins d’adopter une approche novatrice, pour augmenter l’accès et la représentation des femmes dans les domaines de la science et de la technologie, la question de l’égalité entre les sexes et l’autonomisation des femmes demeurera un exercice essentiellement rhétorique, a-t-elle prévenu. La Ministre a par ailleurs engagé les États Membres à honorer leurs promesses d’aide à Haïti, en connaissance du fait que ce sont les femmes et les fillettes qui sont le plus touchées par les souffrances du pays. M. KOURAITI BENIATO, Ministre de l’intérieur et des affaires sociales de Kiribati, qui s’exprimait au nom du Forum des Îles du Pacifique, a indiqué que les pays de cette région sont à des étapes différentes dans la marche vers l’égalité homme-femme, du fait de leurs différents niveaux de ressources. Le Ministre a parlé de la onzième Conférence triennale du Pacifique sur les femmes qui s’est tenue à Nouméa, en Nouvelle-Calédonie, en août 2010. Cette réunion a permis de débattre des stratégies permettant d’accélérer le processus d’application du Programme d’action de Beijing. L’égalité des sexes en termes d’accès à l’éducation est près d’être atteinte dans la majeure partie des pays du Pacifique, a-t-il ensuite indiqué, reconnaissant toutefois les disparités entre les filles et les garçons et les stéréotypes sexistes qui tendent à se perpétuer dans ce secteur. M Beniato a cité des programmes et projets fructueux pour les filles en matière d’éducation, comme les mesures visant l’égalité des sexes dans le secondaire. Il a expliqué par ailleurs que le Secrétariat de la Communauté du Pacifique dispense des formations communautaires aux femmes de la région. L’idée est aussi de former les femmes pour améliorer leur accès au marché du travail, a-t-il dit. Le Ministre a aussi reconnu l’importance du savoir-faire traditionnel des femmes dans le développement des nouvelles technologies et notamment dans la lutte contre les changements climatiques. M. HASAN KLEIB (Indonésie), au nom de l’Association des nations de l’Asie du Sud-Est (ANASE), a affirmé la détermination de son pays à faire tomber les barrières qui entravent l’avancée des femmes dans le monde. Il a notamment évoqué la tenue, la semaine dernière à Jakarta, de la première réunion de la Commission de l’ANASE sur la promotion et la protection des droits de la femme et de l’enfant. Il a affirmé que l’éducation était un élément essentiel pour aider les femmes à remplir leur rôle efficacement et pour assurer la parité. Nous devons développer des ressources humaines grâce à la science et à la technologie, a estimé le représentant qui a par ailleurs évoqué la nécessité d’assurer la compétitivité technologique de l’ANASE. Il a indiqué que l’Association s’était engagée à renforcer l’égalité d’accès aux services sociaux et publics et à atteindre l’accès universel à l’éducation primaire d’ici à 2015. Il a également fait savoir que l’ANASE s’était engagée à créer des programmes de formation aux questions du genre, à former une force de travail très compétente en matière de technologie de la communication et à promouvoir la transversalité de la perspective de genre. M. DAVID BAKRADZE, Président du Parlement de la Géorgie, a rappelé que la Géorgie a été définie par la Banque mondiale comme le principal pays réformateur de ces dernières années. La partie la plus difficile de la modernisation du pays est l’évolution des mentalités, a-t-il indiqué, mentionnant les efforts menés afin de parvenir à une société multiethnique et tolérante. Ces efforts permettent notamment de réaliser l’égalité des sexes et l’autonomisation des femmes, en visant particulièrement leur participation à la vie publique. M. Bakradze a parlé d’une nouvelle loi sur l’égalité des sexes, entrée en vigueur en avril 2010, qui met en place un conseil chargé de veiller à son application. M. Bakradze a aussi mentionné les problèmes que rencontrent les femmes vivant dans les zones de conflit et notamment les personnes déplacées, comme la violence sexiste. Le Gouvernement géorgien a adopté un plan de lutte contre la violence au foyer, a-til ajouté, qui prévoit notamment la réhabilitation des victimes. Il a aussi expliqué que les femmes sont encouragées à prendre des postes de direction. Il y a ainsi trois femmes ministres en Géorgie tandis que les femmes sont très présentes dans les médias et dans les institutions publiques. En outre, plus de la moitié des étudiants à l’université sont des femmes, a-t-il aussi expliqué. Mme JULIANA AZUMAH-MENSAH, Ministre de la condition féminine du Ghana, a rappelé qu’en 1987, son pays a lancé l’« éducation à la science, aux mathématiques et à la technologie » (STME) pour corriger les déséquilibres entre hommes et femmes dans ces filières. L’expérience tirée de cette initiative a conduit à la création d’une Unité pour l’éducation des filles (GEU), en 1997 et d’une Unité pour l’éducation à la science (SEU), en 2001. L’objectif ultime est d’avoir 30% d’étudiantes de troisième cycle dans les filières scientifique, technologique et mathématique. En 2010, a indiqué la Ministre, il a été question de renforcer la capacité des garçons et des femmes à se montrer plus créatifs. En conséquence, des camps pour l’éducation à la science, à la technologie et à l’innovation (STIE)/ont été créés. Le Ghana, a-t-elle conclu, entend continuer à mobiliser tous les acteurs nationaux et à renforcer sa coopération avec le système de l’ONU. Mme IRINY LOPES, Ministre de la condition féminine du Brésil, a affirmé que son pays vivait un moment historique depuis l’élection de Dilma Rousseff à sa présidence. Elle a fait savoir que la question de l’accès des femmes et des fillettes à l’éducation, à la formation, aux sciences et aux technologies était une des priorités de son gouvernement. Ma délégation est convaincue qu’on ne peut éliminer la pauvreté sans faire des investissements substantiels dans ces domaines, a-t-elle dit. La Ministre a préconisé la création et la mise en œuvre de politiques capables de créer des nouvelles opportunités pour les femmes. Mme Lopes a annoncé la tenue, à la fin de l’année, de la troisième Conférence nationale des politiques pour les femmes qui permettra au Gouvernement brésilien de réévaluer ses priorités en matière de parité. Elle a affirmé que les Consensus de Mexico, de Quito et de Brasilia, ainsi que la Déclaration et la Plateforme d’action de Beijing, la CEDAW et la Convention de Belém do Pará devaient inciter à l’élaboration de nouveaux paramètres internationaux comme le projet de convention interaméricaine sur les droits sexuels et reproductifs et la Convention internationale sur le travail domestique. Mme MARÍA DEL ROCÍO GAYTÁN, Présidente de l’Institut national des femmes du Mexique, a indiqué que son pays a présenté en 2008 ses septième et huitième rapports consolidés sur l’application de la Convention sur l’élimination de toutes les formes de discrimination à l’égard des femmes (CEDAW). Elle a expliqué que le Mexique avait pu accroître le financement des mesures en faveur des femmes, Pour 2011, le budget a augmenté de 36%, a-t-elle précisé. Du côté des institutions, nous avons 1 100 organismes municipaux destinés aux femmes, a-t-elle dit, ajoutant que le Ministère de la défense a élaboré un programme d’égalité entre hommes et femmes dans l’armée. En outre, des ateliers des droits de l’homme ont été organisés pour améliorer la sensibilisation du public aux droits des femmes. Mme Gaytán a cependant reconnu le retard qui perdure s’agissant des femmes rurales et des femmes autochtones. Dans le secteur de l’éducation, elle a expliqué le mécanisme efficace qui consiste à octroyer 10% de bourses supplémentaires aux filles à partir de l’école secondaire. Elle a aussi signalé les programmes de crèches mis en place, qui contribuent à soutenir les femmes qui travaillent. Nous poursuivons aussi un programme pour l’égalité politique, a-t-elle dit. Enfin, elle a espéré que la présente session serait notamment l’occasion de parler des femmes rurales. M. PAIK HEE YONG, Ministre de l’égalité des sexes et de la famille de la République de Corée, a conseillé à ONU-Femmes de formuler des stratégies de développement orientées vers l’action et des programmes orientés vers les résultats tout en mobilisant les ressources nécessaires pour leur mise en œuvre. Cette année, a-t-il indiqué, le Gouvernement sud-coréen, membre du Conseil d’administration d’ONU-Femmes, entend augmenter ses contributions à environ 4,7 millions de dollars, soit 100 fois le niveau actuel pour montrer son appui à cette nouvelle initiative. Classée parmi les premiers pays du monde en matière d’investissements dans l’éducation, la République de Corée, grâce à une politique ambitieuse mise en place dès 2002, peut s’enorgueillir de la place des femmes dans les centres publics de recherche scientifique et technologique. Leur taux est passé de 18,2% en 2003 à 26,6% en 2009, a expliqué le Ministre. Le Gouvernement s’est déjà embarqué dans son deuxième plan-cadre pour le développement des ressources féminines d’ici à 2015. En 2007 déjà, le Gouvernement avait introduit de nouvelles mesures comme le congé parental pour les pères, la réduction du temps de travail des femmes ayant un enfant en bas âge, la multiplication des entreprises publiques soucieuses du bien-être des pères et des mères ainsi que l’amélioration des crèches publiques. Le Gouvernement prend aussi des mesures pour encourager le secteur privé à rejoindre le mouvement. Le Ministre a conclu en passant en revue les initiatives prises par son pays dans le cadre de la coopération internationale dont la création, cette année, d’une version spécifique aux pays en développement du Centre coréen d’appui pour le réemploi des femmes. Tables rondes parallèles de haut niveau sur le thème « Accès et participation des femmes et des filles à l’éducation, à la formation, à la science et à la technologie, y compris pour la promotion de l’égalité d’accès au plein-emploi et à un travail décent » Table ronde de haut niveau 1 Invitée de marque, Mme JOSEFINA VÁSQUEZ MOTA, Député et ancienne Ministre de l’éducation du Mexique, a prévenu que « la justice commence dans les salles de classe », tout en reconnaissant que pour beaucoup de femmes, l’éducation ne garantit pas forcément l’accès aux ressources. Face au grand nombre de femmes qui ont des emplois peu productifs, elle a prôné la multiplication des options et l’élimination des stéréotypes sexistes. Dans mon pays, a-t-elle expliqué, les femmes gagnent 10%de moins que les hommes pour des emplois similaires. Elle a dénoncé la pratique consistant pour l’employeur à demander un certificat médical de nongrossesse avant l’embauche d’une femme. Elle a plaidé pour des possibilités de travail à horaire souple, comme le travail à distance. Elle a aussi défendu l’entrée massive des femmes dans les postes de direction. Les femmes ont prouvé maintes fois qu’elles ont le sens des responsabilités et de l’engagement, a-t-elle souligné. Au cours du débat qui a suivi, de nombreuses délégations ont expliqué les progrès accomplis dans leurs pays pour améliorer l’accès des femmes et des filles à l’éducation. Ce secteur est celui dans lequel la Chine a réalisé le plus de progrès, a indiqué la Vice-Présidente du Comité national sur les femmes de la Chine, où le taux d’alphabétisation et de scolarisation dans le cycle primaire a atteint 99,4%, pour les garçons comme pour les filles. Ce taux est de 100% au Bélarus, a indiqué cette délégation. La Ministre de la condition féminine et de la famille du Ghana a expliqué comment son pays arrivait à intégrer les questions sexospécifiques dans l’éducation. À l’école, nous invitons les filles à ne pas s’asseoir au fond de la salle, pour les encourager à participer pleinement au cours, a-t-elle indiqué. Les professeurs sont en outre formés aux méthodes d’enseignement qui réussissent le mieux aux filles. La représentante de la Suède a parlé de l’éducation sexuelle qui, avec les services de santé sexuelle et reproductive, contribue à éliminer la violence sexuelle. En ce qui concerne l’enseignement supérieur, la représentante du Chili a remarqué que les femmes ont de meilleurs résultats que les hommes. Elle a mentionné un programme chilien appelé « de 4 à 7 » qui permet aux femmes de se former pendant que leurs enfants sont pris en charge. Dans le même ordre d’idée, la Ministre du genre, des enfants et du développement social du Kenya a expliqué que certaines femmes kényennes arrivent à mener de front des études et une carrière professionnelle. Il existe aussi en Turquie un programme permettant aux mères et aux filles d’aller ensemble à l’école. La formation des femmes dans les secteurs de la science et des technologies a occupé une bonne place dans le débat. Ainsi, la Présidente du Bureau de l’égalité des sexes de la Croatie a indiqué que 52% des doctorats en science sont décernés aux femmes dans son pays. De même, la Vice-Ministre de l’égalité de l’Espagne a expliqué que les femmes sont majoritaires dans les études en sciences expérimentales. La Slovénie a mis en place un programme national pour aider les jeunes chercheurs, dont 40% sont des femmes, tandis que le Gouvernement de la Zambie décerne des bourses aux étudiantes des filières scientifiques. Il n’y a cependant toujours pas assez de femmes dans le domaine de la science et de la technologie, a constaté la Ministre de l’égalité des chances de l’Italie. Elle a mentionné un mémorandum d’accord signé entre son gouvernement et les universitaires dont l’objectif est d’augmenter le nombre de femmes aux postes scientifique et technologique. En Suisse aussi, la présence des femmes dans les domaines scientifiques et techniques est faible, sauf en biologie et en sciences de la vie, a indiqué la Vice-Directrice du Bureau fédéral de l’égalité des sexes de la Suisse. Éducation ne rime pas forcément avec emploi, ont souligné par ailleurs certains intervenants. En Jordanie, 94% des filles sont scolarisées et 54% des femmes font des études universitaires, mais il y a toujours une participation inégale des femmes sur le marché du travail, a indiqué la Ministre des affaires sociales de la Jordanie. De même, en Israël, si 50% des femmes sont étudiantes dans les domaines scientifiques, elles sont moins représentées aux postes de professeurs et aux postes élevés dans l’administration. Mais il y a maintenant au sein de chaque université une femme chargée de la sensibilisation à ces problèmes. En ce qui concerne l’accès égal des femmes au plein-emploi et au travail décent, la représentante de la République arabe syrienne a évoqué le problème de certaines femmes qui doivent abandonner leurs études pour trouver un travail car elles deviennent la seule source de revenu de leur foyer, faisant référence aux Palestiniennes vivant sous occupation israélienne. Le Ministre des ressources naturelles de la Hongrie a fait part de ce que fait une fondation hongroise pour encourager l’égalité des sexes dans le domaine commercial. Les femmes ont des ambitions assez diverses et sont bien organisées, a-t-il observé. La Chine soutient l’accès des femmes aux microcrédits, a indiqué la Vice-Présidente du Comité national sur les femmes de la Chine. L’Observatrice du Saint-Siège a appelé à la défense du droit des femmes à jouer un rôle actif dans tous les secteurs de la vie publique, sans oublier leur contribution irremplaçable au sein de la famille. Intervenant en fin de séance en qualité d’experte des Nations Unies, Mme JANE HODGES, de l’Organisation internationale du Travail (OIT), a appelé à lutter contre la ségrégation au niveau de l’emploi. À l’OIT, nous luttons pour que les femmes obtiennent un emploi décent, après avoir reçu une éducation de qualité. Elle a aussi appelé à examiner le partage des responsabilités au foyer. En ce qui concerne les femmes qui ont plus de diplômes universitaires que les hommes mais qui gagnent moins qu’eux, elle a appelé à des politiques pour réduire les écarts salariaux. Il faut aussi dispenser des conseils aux filles en ce qui concerne la carrière qu’elles veulent embrasser, a-t-elle préconisé. Représentant l’ONG « Plan International », Mme DEEPALO SOOD, a fait part des résultats de sa campagne d’égalité des sexes. Elle a parlé notamment des efforts menés pour assurer aux adolescentes l’accès aux technologies mobiles. Internet et la téléphonie mobile permettent à ces filles d’être mieux informées des possibilités qui leurs sont offertes. Elle a parlé d’une initiative en Égypte consistant à louer des téléphones mobiles à des jeunes. Mme Sood a aussi indiqué que la Fondation Cherry Blair a mené une étude sur l’alphabétisation par SMS. Elle a précisé que 38% des femmes ont accès à l’Internet en Amérique latine, contre 22% en Asie et 6% au Moyen-Orient. Sur ce même thème, la représentante des États-Unis a appelé à coopérer pour que davantage de femmes aient accès à la technologie mobile. Il y a 300 millions de femmes dans le monde qui n’ont pas accès à ces technologies, a-t-elle précisé. Table ronde de haut niveau 2 Ouvrant les débats, M. FORTUNATO T. DE LA PEÑA, Sous-Secrétaire des services scientifiques et techniques du Département des sciences et de la technologie des Philippines, a estimé qu’il fallait accorder une attention urgente à la sous-représentation des femmes dans les filières scientifiques et techniques. En la matière, les femmes sont sous-éduquées, ont moins de compétences et moins d’accès aux emplois scientifiques et techniques, a-t-il relevé. Il a expliqué qu’un obstacle important à leur participation dans les filières scientifiques et techniques résultait de la persistance de certaines attitudes socioculturelles dans le milieu de l’éducation. Les défis existent non seulement dans les familles et les foyers, mais également dans les laboratoires et les salles de classe, a-t-il souligné. Aux niveaux primaire et secondaire, elles se voient souvent dissuadées de suivre une filière scientifique; les femmes occupant moins de 30% des postes dans la recherche et le développement. La représentante de l’Afrique du Sud a préconisé l’enseignement des sciences et de la technologie dès l’école primaire tandis que son homologue du Mexique et la Secrétaire d’État de l’Argentine ont cité les mérites des programmes de bourses. Pour la représentante de la Belgique, c’est un changement dans la culture institutionnelle qui est appelé à s’imposer. Il faut stimuler l’intérêt des femmes d’autant plus que les femmes belges n’occupent que 32% des emplois dans la recherche et le développement et qu’elles gagnent en moyenne 10 à 20% de moins que les hommes qui travaillent dans le même secteur. Comme l’éducation des filles à elle seule ne suffit pas à leur intégration sur le marché du travail, la Nouvelle-Zélande, a dit sa représentante, offre des avantages fiscaux aux employeurs. Indiquant que 56% des femmes sans emploi de son pays souhaiteraient avoir une activité professionnelle, son homologue de la République de Corée a estimé important de permettre aux femmes de concilier vie familiale et professionnelle. La Vice-Ministre du développement de la République-Unie de Tanzanie a appelé à une plus grande volonté politique et à une approche participative, tandis que la Ministre de la condition féminine du Zimbabwe a plaidé pour l’amélioration de la productivité des femmes, en particulier dans les domaines scientifique et technique. Dans ce cadre, la représentante de la Grèce a jugé judicieux d’appuyer les ONG des femmes scientifiques. À l’instar de la représentante du Kazakhstan, plusieurs délégations ont insisté sur l’importance de réviser le contenu des manuels scolaires. Accroître les chiffres ne suffit pas, il faut également veiller à la qualité de l’éducation dispensée, a-t-elle commenté. « Comment parler de l’éducation scientifique des femmes alors que dans de nombreuses régions du monde, les femmes et les fillettes n’ont accès à aucune forme d’éducation », a prévenu la Secrétaire d’État à l’égalité entre les sexes du Guatemala. Après avoir indiqué que son pays avait réalisé des progrès notables depuis son classement, en 2000, parmi les pays les moins scolarisés au monde, la Ministre de l’éducation nationale du Niger a cité les mérites des subventions qui permettent aux femmes d’occuper des activités génératrices de revenus ce qui favorise la scolarisation des fillettes. En Afghanistan, a fait savoir la Ministre afghane de la condition féminine, seules 29% des fillettes sont scolarisées. Le Gouvernement s’évertue à améliorer la sécurité des établissements scolaires, à remédier au problème de l’absentéisme des professeurs et à limiter l’abandon scolaire chez les fillettes. La représentante d’El Salvador a rappelé que l’école peut parfois être un lieu de violence pour certaines fillettes. Le sort des femmes et des fillettes handicapées et leur manque d’accès à l’éducation ont été dénoncé par le représentant de la Finlande et la Secrétaire d’État au développement de la Norvège. Mme BARBARA BAILEY, membre du Comité sur l’élimination de la discrimination à l’égard des femmes, a évoqué l’interdépendance du droit à l’éducation, du libre choix des élèves et du droit à être éduqué dans un environnement non sexiste. Le degré de ségrégation entre les sexes est souvent lié au processus de socialisation aussi bien dans les foyers que dans les écoles. Le facteur le plus important qui explique l’écart entre la réussite et la place sur le marché du travail est la persistance de l’idéologie patriarcale, a-t-elle expliqué. Cette idéologie de l’homme chef de famille persiste et se reproduit dans les structures de l’économie où les hommes sont favorisés pour certains postes même si les femmes sont mieux qualifiées. On ne peut ignorer que la résilience du système patriarcal alimente le statu quo, a-t-elle lancé. Pour aller de l’avant, l’experte a, à son tour, estimé qu’il fallait réviser le contenu de l’éducation dispensé aux femmes et procéder à une répartition plus équitable des tâches ménagères. Elle a également réclamé une « resocialisation » des hommes que des femmes; ces dernières contribuant également à la propagation de schémas sexistes. Elle a aussi demandé une volonté politique plus affirmée dans la mise en œuvre des instruments internationaux pertinents. Mme JOY CARTER, de la Fédération internationale des femmes universitaires, a jugé important d’avoir des données ventilées par sexe pour identifier clairement la source des problèmes. Un modèle paritaire doit être suivi tout au long du cursus. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: RZ-online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172269245&z=1250248931 en Artikel versenden New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Morgenweb Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172266982&z=1250248922 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Yahoo! German Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172264748&z=1250248931 Ähnliche Artikel New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UNOrganisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UNGeneralsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: apa Media Outlet: Vorarlberg Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172204681&z=1250248928 Chefin der jüngsten UN- Organisation, deren Gründung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frühere chilenische Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. "Wir haben UN Women für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind", sagte UNO- Generalsekretär Ban Ki- moon zu den Delegierten aus aller Welt. "Wir haben es für die Millionen HIV- infizierten Frauen getan, die kaum versorgt werden, weil sie Frauen sind. Und wir haben es für die Millionen Menschen getan, die jeden Tag Gewalt erleiden müssen, weil sie Frauen sind." Bachelet sagte, dass Frauen einen enormen Beitrag zu Kultur, Politik und Wissenschaft leisten würden. "Und dennoch erleben jeden Tag Millionen Frauen Benachteiligung, ja Gewalt, nur weil sie Frauen sind." Für Staaten, in denen Frauen benachteiligt werden, bedeute das schwere Einbußen: "Den Ländern, in denen Frauen mitlernen und mitentscheiden dürfen, geht es besser. Keine Gesellschaft kann auf die Kraft und die Ideen der Hälfte ihres Volkes verzichten." Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York "UN Women" gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UNO- Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln.0 Headline: UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Kleine Zeitung - Klagenfurt - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172172229&z=1250248931 Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York "UN Women" gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UNO-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation, deren Gründung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frühere chilenische Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. "Wir haben UN Women für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind", sagte UNO-Generalsekretär Ban Ki-moon zu den Delegierten aus aller Welt. "Wir haben es für die Millionen HIV-infizierten Frauen getan, die kaum versorgt werden, weil sie Frauen sind. Und wir haben es für die Millionen Menschen getan, die jeden Tag Gewalt erleiden müssen, weil sie Frauen sind." Bachelet sagte, dass Frauen einen enormen Beitrag zu Kultur, Politik und Wissenschaft leisten würden. "Und dennoch erleben jeden Tag Millionen Frauen Benachteiligung, ja Gewalt, nur weil sie Frauen sind." Für Staaten, in denen Frauen benachteiligt werden, bedeute das schwere Einbußen: "Den Ländern, in denen Frauen mitlernen und mitentscheiden dürfen, geht es besser. Keine Gesellschaft kann auf die Kraft und die Ideen der Hälfte ihres Volkes verzichten." Headline: Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Informativos Telecinco Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172401691&z=1250248928 | 03:34 h. Agencia EFE Vota Resultados 0 votos Naciones Unidas celebró hoy con una gran gala la puesta en marcha de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres, con la que se comprometió a combatir la discriminación y derribar las barreras que aún impiden el desarrollo pleno de la mujer en todos los aspectos de la vida. La directora ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet, durante el lanzamiento de esa agencia, en la sede la asamblea general de Naciones Unidas en Nueva York (EEUU). En el acto también participan la Infanta Cristina y celebridades como Shakira, a través de un vídeo. EFE El secretario general de la ONU, Ban Ki-moon, y la directora ejecutiva de la nueva agencia, Michelle Bachelet, encabezaron la ceremonia en la Asamblea General del organismo, en la que también participaron la infanta Cristina de España, la actriz Nicole Kidman y la cantautora colombiana Shakira, entre otras personalidades. "La ONU apuesta por la mujer porque es lo correcto y porque es lo inteligente, quizás una de las cosas más inteligentes que podamos hacer. Apoyaré a ONU Mujeres de todas las formas que pueda y con cada onza de mi energía y compromiso", prometió Ban en su intervención. El máximo responsable de Naciones Unidas recordó que fueron necesarios largos años de negociaciones en el seno del organismo para conseguir el respaldo de todos sus países miembro a la idea de crear una gran agencia dedicada exclusivamente a la mujer. A su juicio, los esfuerzos diplomáticos para establecer ONU Mujeres forman parte de un movimiento global que busca poner fin de una vez a la desigualdad, dar poder a la mujer y erradicar la violencia sexual. Esas son precisamente las metas que estableció Bachelet para la que la agencia que dirige, y cuya creación atribuyó al descontento con el "lento ritmo" de los cambios en la lucha por la igualdad de géneros y la erradicación de los obstáculos impuestos al desarrollo socioeconómico de la mujer. "Mi propia experiencia me ha demostrado que no hay límites a lo que puede conseguir una mujer", aseguró la ex presidenta de Chile, que arrancó un fuerte aplauso del público con esta frase. Bachelet recordó que los indicadores internacionales demuestran que los países con mayor igualdad entre géneros son los más prósperos, mientras que las empresas privadas que cuentan con más mujeres en puestos de responsabilidad logran mejores resultados económicos. En su opinión, la nueva agencia se pone en marcha "en un momento histórico" de gran potencial y oportunidades para la mujer, que se debe aprovechar. "ONU Mujeres ofrecerá una nueva dinámica para el diálogo mundial sobre la igualdad de género y traerá nueva energía, a partir de múltiples talentos, reuniendo a hombres y mujeres de diferentes países y comunidades en esfuerzo común", agregó. Por su parte, la infanta Cristina instó en su intervención a concebir las inversiones en el desarrollo de la mujer como beneficios para sus familias, comunidades y países, ya que, según señaló, la mujer es "un agente clave de cambio" para la sociedad. Pese a ese "hecho indiscutible", lamentó que los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio (ODM) en los que menos se ha avanzado sean precisamente los relacionados con la mujer, como son la reducción de la mortalidad materna o la igualdad de géneros. "Todas las mujeres merecen ser tratadas con dignidad, respeto e igualdad. Como seres humanos, se debe proteger y promover nuestros derechos", apuntó la infanta, quien expresó su deseo de que la nueva agencia sea la que encabece los cambios necesarios para alcanzar la igualdad entre los géneros. Nicole Kidman, como embajadora de buena voluntad de la ONU, también transmitió sus mejores deseos a la nueva institución mediante una intervención vía satélite desde San Francisco, donde rueda una película. Por otra parte, Shakira aplaudió el nacimiento de ONU Mujeres en un mensaje grabado, en el que expresó su "profundo convencimiento" de que la igualdad empieza por dar las mismas oportunidades a todos. La Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas autorizó la creación de ONU Mujeres a finales de 2009, tras largos años de debates inacabables sobre la necesidad de la agencia. En su seno se han integrado organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de Naciones Unidas para el Avance de la Mujer y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer (INSTRAW), así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género (OSAGI). Headline: Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: El Comercio - Online Attachment Link: http://www.elcomerciodigital. com/agencias/20110225/mas-actualidad/sociedad/naciones-unidas-poneoficialmente-marcha_201102250322.html Naciones Unidas, 24 feb (EFE).- Naciones Unidas celebró hoy con una gran gala la puesta en marcha de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres, con la que se comprometió a combatir la discriminación y derribar las barreras que aún impiden el desarrollo pleno de la mujer en todos los aspectos de la vida. El secretario general de la ONU, Ban Ki-moon, y la directora ejecutiva de la nueva agencia, Michelle Bachelet, encabezaron la ceremonia en la Asamblea General del organismo, en la que también participaron la Infanta Cristina de España, la actriz Nicole Kidman y la cantautora colombiana Shakira, entre otras personalidades. "La ONU apuesta por la mujer porque es lo correcto y porque es lo inteligente, quizás una de las cosas más inteligentes que podamos hacer. Apoyaré a ONU Mujeres de todas las formas que pueda y con cada onza de mi energía y compromiso", prometió Ban en su intervención El máximo responsable de Naciones Unidas recordó que fueron necesarios largos años de negociaciones en el seno del organismo para conseguir el respaldo de todos sus países miembro a la idea de crear una gran agencia dedicada exclusivamente a la mujer. A su juicio, los esfuerzos diplomáticos para establecer ONU Mujeres forman parte de un movimiento global que busca poner fin de una vez a la desigualdad, dar poder a la mujer y erradicar la violencia sexual. Esas son precisamente las metas que estableció Bachelet para la agencia que dirige, y cuya creación atribuyó al descontento con el "lento ritmo" de los cambios en la lucha por la igualdad de géneros y la erradicación de los obstáculos impuestos al desarrollo socioeconómico de la mujer. "Mi propia experiencia me ha demostrado que no hay límites a lo que puede conseguir una mujer", aseguró la ex presidenta de Chile, que arrancó un fuerte aplauso del público con esta frase. Bachelet recordó que los indicadores internacionales demuestran que los países con mayor igualdad entre géneros son los más prósperos, mientras que las empresas privadas que cuentan con más mujeres en puestos de responsabilidad logran mejores resultados económicos. En su opinión, la nueva agencia se pone en marcha "en un momento histórico" de gran potencial y oportunidades para la mujer, que se debe aprovechar. "ONU Mujeres ofrecerá una nueva dinámica para el diálogo mundial sobre la igualdad de género y traerá nueva energía, a partir de múltiples talentos, reuniendo a hombres y mujeres de diferentes países y comunidades en esfuerzo común", agregó. Por su parte, la Infanta Cristina instó en su intervención a concebir las inversiones en el desarrollo de la mujer como beneficios para sus familias, comunidades y países, ya que, según señaló, la mujer es "un agente clave de cambio" para la sociedad. Pese a ese "hecho indiscutible", lamentó que los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio (ODM) en los que menos se ha avanzado sean precisamente los relacionados con la mujer, como son la reducción de la mortalidad materna o la igualdad de géneros. Nicole Kidman, como embajadora de buena voluntad de la ONU, también transmitió sus mejores deseos a la nueva institución mediante una intervención vía satélite desde San Francisco, donde rueda una película. Por otra parte, Shakira aplaudió el nacimiento de ONU Mujeres en un mensaje grabado, en el que expresó su "profundo convencimiento" de que la igualdad empieza por dar las mismas oportunidades a todos. La Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas autorizó la creación de ONU Mujeres a finales de 2009, tras largos años de debates inacabables sobre la necesidad de la agencia. En su seno se han integrado organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de la ONU para el Avance de la Mujer, y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer (INSTRAW), así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género (OSAGI). EFE Headline: ONU Mujeres celebra su inauguración como poderoso impulsor igualdad género Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: XORNAL.COM Media Outlet: De Galicia Xornal.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172332151&z=1250248931 La ONU celebra hoy la inauguración histórica de su organización más nueva, ONU Mujeres, en una noche que incluye la participación de destacadas personalidades del ámbito de la política, el entretenimiento, los negocios y los medios, así como de la música y el cine en el Salón de la Asamblea General.ONU Mujeres, conocida formalmente como la Entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las Mujeres, aglutina a cuatro órganos anteriores de la ONU y representa el esfuerzo más ambicioso de las Naciones Unidas hasta ahora, orientado a acelerar las acciones para la igualdad de género. En todo el mundo, quienes defienden los derechos de las mujeres presagiaron este debut.“Con el nacimiento de ONU Mujeres, recibimos a un enérgico agente de progreso para la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las mujeres," dijo el Secretario General de la ONU Ban Ki-moon. “Los desafíos son grandes, pero creo que con la nueva energía, el nuevo impulso y la nueva jerarquía que ONU Mujeres trae consigo, estos desafíos serán superados. La verdadera igualdad de género debería ser nuestro legado en común para el siglo 21.”El Secretario General designó a la ex Presidenta de Chile Michelle Bachelet para ser la primera Directora Ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres. Mientras describe a la inauguración como el primero de muchos hitos importantes en la búsqueda global de la igualdad de género, la Sra. Bachelet enfatiza que la decisión de establecer ONU Mujeres demuestra una frustración general con el lento ritmo del cambio. Los Estados Miembros de la ONU acordaron de manera unánime crear la nueva organización, en respuesta a las constantes acciones de promoción que llevaron adelante las activistas por los derechos de las mujeres.“Imaginen cuánto más podemos hacer una vez que las mujeres gocen de pleno empoderamiento como agentes activas del cambio y el progreso en sus sociedades," dijo la Sra. Bachelet. “Históricamente, nos encontramos en un momento de grandes potenciales y cambios para las mujeres. Ahora debemos tomar esa oportunidad.”A la vez agregó, “La propia experiencia me ha enseñado que no existen límites para lo que las mujeres pueden lograr.”ONU Mujeres prestará apoyo a los países de forma individual para avanzar hacia la igualdad de género en la economía y la política y eliminar el fenómeno mundial de violencia contra las mujeres. Ayudará a establecer pautas internacionales de progreso y encabezará iniciativas coordinadas de la ONU para convertir las nuevas oportunidades para mujeres y niñas en elementos centrales de todos los programas de paz y desarrollo de la ONU.La Embajadora de Buena Voluntad de la ONU y ganadora de un Premio de la Academia Nicole Kidman describe su experiencia personal de haber visto a las mujeres cambiar el mundo. “Hay testimonios increíbles de poder de recuperación, fortaleza y dignidad; de esperanza a fin de cuentas,” declaró. “Es por ello que digo que las mujeres y las niñas que he conocido son mis heroínas. Es para mí un placer y un orgullo estar con ONU Mujeres, la nueva y enérgica voz para las mujeres de todo el mundo."S.A.R. la Infanta Doña Cristina de España, en calidad de Presidenta del Instituto de Salud de Barcelona, insta a comprender cabalmente de qué manera la inversión en las mujeres es a la vez una inversión en las familias, comunidades y naciones. Al mencionar el progreso desigual en algunos aspectos de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio, como la reducción de la mortalidad materna, hace un llamado a "todas las partes interesadas y responsables gobiernos, fundaciones, el sector privado, la sociedad civil, instituciones académicas e individuos a invertir en el empoderamiento de las mujeres como estrategia instrumental para cumplir los ODM.”Christiane Amanpour, de ABC News, será la presentadora de la celebración de inauguración. Otros oradores son el Presidente de la Asamblea General de la ONU Joseph Deiss; la Presidenta de la Junta Ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres y ex Ministra de Relaciones Exteriores de Nigeria, Embajadora Joy Ogwu; la activista nepalesa Bandana Rana, y la ex Comandante de la Unidad de Policía de Liberia conformada íntegramente por mujeres, Rakhi Sahi.El fundador de CNN y Presidente de la Fundación de la ONU, Ted Turner insta a los varones y al sector privado a involucrarse en el logro de la igualdad de género. La actriz Geena Davis destaca el papel de los medios de comunicación en la promoción de imágenes positivas. La cantante Shakira ha ofrecido un mensaje especial que enfatiza la importancia de la educación.El programa concluye con la interpretación de la canción “One Woman”, con letra de Beth Blatt y música compuesta por Graham Lyle y Clay para esta ocasión.La celebración de la inauguración de ONU Mujeres puede verse por transmisión multimedia en http://bit.ly/unwomenlaunch. Headline: International Women's Day and the Launch of UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: OpEdNews.com Attachment Link: http://www.opednews. com/articles/International-Women-s-Day-by-Elayne-Clift-110224-742.html Refresh Tag(s): Equality; Hope; International; International Womens Day; Progress; Women; Women Leaders Promoted to Headline (H3) on 2/24/11: By Elayne Clift (about the author) Page 1 of 1 page(s) With March 8th marking the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day coinciding with the launch of a new superagency at the United Nations devoted to women, surely some cautious celebrating is in order. It's a time of caution because as we all know "talk is cheap" and nowhere is it cheaper than at the United Nations. But with an expanded budget, the unification of several less potent agencies such as UNIFEM and INSTRAW, and the formidable Michelle Bachelet, former president of Chile, at the helm of the new agency, there is reason to hope that concrete action benefitting the world's women will occur. Batchelet believes deeply in and works hard for gender equality and women's economic, political and social empowerment. She understands that gender inequalities are still deeply embedded in societies everywhere. That's why she has claimed that "Gender equality must become a lived reality," on the website of UN Women, short for the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. In a statement launching UN Women's "Vision and 100-Day Action Plan," Bachelet said that the agency's vision "is one where men and women have equal opportunities and capacities, where women are empowered and where the principles of gender equality are firmly embedded in all efforts to advance development, peace and security." Who could possibly be against that? Well, lots of folks, it turns out. Just look at what the new Congress in this country is trying to do. Or check out countries where various fundamentalisms (and I don't just mean Islamic) are working overtime to ensure that women, unlike children, are neither seen nor heard. That's why UN Women will focus on five key principle-based actions: Providing support to national partners who want to implement international agreements and standards; supporting intergovernmental attempts to frame gender equality policies; advocating for the rights of the world's most excluded women and girls; promoting a coherent UN system to work on gender equality; and acting as a global knowledge broker to align relevant practices. That's a tall order, and a good example of how the UN often overextends itself rhetorically. Still, by keeping in mind several priorities, the new agency should be able to accomplish more than its collective predecessors have. The priorities it stresses are expanding women's voice, leadership and participation; ending violence against women; implementing women's peace and security agenda; enhancing women's economic empowerment, and making gender equality central to national, local, and sectoral planning, budgeting, and statistics gathering. To that end, Batchelet has sent researchers to various countries to identify gaps in capacity and performance that could impede the mission of UN Women. A system-wide coordination strategy within the UN is being developed, and partnerships are being built with academic networks around the globe with a view to girls' leadership. Working with other UN agencies, Batchelet has promised to "encourage" countries to put in place a set of standard responses to violence against women and to provide "concrete benchmarks" for monitoring success. In addition, UN Women is taking the lead role in getting the UN to be more forceful in having women at the seat of decision-making in conflict and post-conflict countries, and to ensure that its own agencies seriously advance women's economic empowerment in their respective sectors (e.g., reproductive health, water and sanitation, labor). One hundred years ago, when International Women's Day (IWD) was conceived by working women fighting for better labor practices and for suffrage, women in America could not vote. As its founders convened in Copenhagen in 1910 and a year later held their first rallies throughout Europe, they could not have imagined either the progress that's been made in gaining "equal rights, equal opportunities, and progress for all" or the challenges that confront a globalized and increasingly fragile world in 2011. But today IWD is recognized globally and is an official holiday in many countries of the world from Armenia to Vietnam. Every year thousands of events remind women of their stunning achievements while pointing out critical work that still needs to be done. Forming what one woman at the 1975 UN Decade for Women conference called "a chain of women around the globe," women reach across the miles to each other every March in support and celebration. Perhaps in the coming years, with Michelle Batchelet at the helm of UN Women, we will have even more to celebrate. www.elayneclift.com Elayne Clift is a writer,lecturer, workshop leader and activist. She is senior correspondent for Women's Feature Service, columnist for the Keene (NH) Sentinel and Brattleboro (VT) Commons and a contributor to various publications internationally. (more...) Headline: Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM (AFP) Media Contact: Media Outlet: Yahoo! News Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172427423&z=1250248928 UNITED NATIONS (AFP) Oscar winner Geena Davis hit out at Hollywood stereotyping as she joined stars, royalty and politicians at the launch of the UN's new super agency for women. Davis, fellow Academy winner Nicole Kidman and Spain's Princess Cristina demanded greater efforts for equality as they on Thursday welcomed the creation of UN Women. Davis, who won an Oscar in 2004 for her role in "The Accidental Tourist" and played the role of the US president in the television series "Commander in Chief" has set up her own institute to bolster the number of women in the media and entertainment. "Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today's entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years," she complained at the gala at the UN headquarters. Davis said there currently is one female character for every three males in films and TV dramas. "Our research shows that from 2006 to 2009 not one female character was depicted in family films in the field of science, as a business leader, in the law profession or in politics." "What message are we sending to girls if there are so few female characters. If the characters are devalued, stereotyped, sidelined or simply not there at all," Davis said. "And what message are boys taking in about the importance, value and worth of girls." Kidman appeared by videolink and called the UN agency "an historic opportunity to be able to do more for women." "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: Oscar winner Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood's female stereotypes at UN Women gala Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: AdelaideNow Attachment Link: http://www.adelaidenow.com. au/news/breaking-news/oscar-winner-geena-davis-hits-out-at-hollywoods-female -stereotypes-at-un-women-gala/story-e6frea7u-1226012007645 OSCAR winner Geena Davis hit out at Hollywood stereotyping as she joined stars, royalty and politicians at the launch of the UN's new super agency for women. Davis, fellow Academy winner Nicole Kidman and Spain's Princess Cristina demanded greater efforts for equality as they welcomed the creation of UN Women. Davis, who won an Oscar in 2004 for her role in The Accidental Tourist and played the role of the US president in the television series "Commander in Chief" has set up her own institute to bolster the number of women in the media and entertainment. "Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today's entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years," she said at the gala at the UN headquarters. Davis said there currently is one female character for every three males in films and TV dramas. "Our research shows that from 2006 to 2009 not one female character was depicted in family films in the field of science, as a business leader, in the law profession or in politics." "What message are we sending to girls if there are so few female characters. If the characters are devalued, stereotyped, sidelined or simply not there at all," Davis said. "And what message are boys taking in about the importance, value and worth of girls." Kidman appeared by videolink and called the UN agency "an historic opportunity to be able to do more for women." "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: Geena Davis hits out at film stereotypes Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Brisbane Courier-Mail Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172381371&z=1250248919 OSCAR winner Geena Davis hit out at Hollywood stereotyping as she joined stars, royalty and politicians at the launch of the UN's new super agency for women. Davis, fellow Academy winner Nicole Kidman and Spain's Princess Cristina demanded greater efforts for equality as they welcomed the creation of UN Women. Davis, who won an Oscar in 2004 for her role in The Accidental Tourist and played the role of the US president in the television series "Commander in Chief" has set up her own institute to bolster the number of women in the media and entertainment. "Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today's entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years," she said at the gala at the UN headquarters. Davis said there currently is one female character for every three males in films and TV dramas. "Our research shows that from 2006 to 2009 not one female character was depicted in family films in the field of science, as a business leader, in the law profession or in politics." "What message are we sending to girls if there are so few female characters. If the characters are devalued, stereotyped, sidelined or simply not there at all," Davis said. "And what message are boys taking in about the importance, value and worth of girls." Kidman appeared by videolink and called the UN agency "an historic opportunity to be able to do more for women." "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: United Nations celebrates new agency for women and girls Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Yvonne P Mazzulo Media Outlet: Examiner.com Attachment Link: http://www.examiner. com/women-s-issues-in-national/united-nations-celebrates-new-agency-forwomen-and-girls VIP’s from politics, entertainment, business, music, and film are joining the United Nations today, February 24, 2011, as it celebrates the birth of a powerful new agency that gives women and girls a voice worldwide. UN Women, formally known as the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, is merging four previous United Nations bodies dealing with women’s issues. The four agencies that have merged are the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues, and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW). UN Women will be working with an annual budget of at least $500 million, which is double the combined resource of the four agencies it comprises. “With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment. The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st century.” says Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. The newly merged agency is headed by former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet, who called the launch of UN Women the first of many important milestones in the global pursuit of gender equality. “Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies,” says Ms. Bachelet. “Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity.” Among the priorities Ms. Bachelet has laid out for the new agency is ending violence against women, ensuring their full participation in conflict resolution, and enhancing their economic empowerment. Enjoy this article? Receive email alerts when new articlesare published. Just click the “Subscribe” button above. You can also follow on . Based in Pennsylvania, Y.P. Mazzulo is a freelance writer. Her works have appeared on The Women’s Network, Suite101, and Yahoo! Associated Content.... Headline: ONU Mujeres festeja su nacimiento entre celebridades Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Crónica de Concepción Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172343994&z=1250248931 La agencia celebró hoy su puesta en marcha con un acto en la Asamblea General ,dirigido por Michelle Bachelet, con artistas como Shakira y la actriz Geena Davis. DPA La agencia ONU Mujeres, dirigida por la ex mandataria chilena Michelle Bachelet, celebró hoy su puesta en marcha con un acto en la Asamblea General de la organización que contó con la participación de artistas como la colombiana Shakira, el fundador de la CNN, Ted Turner, y la actriz Geena Davis. ONU Mujeres, en vigencia desde enero de este año, unifica los cuatro organismos que tenía la organización dedicados a la mujer -la Oficina de la Asesora del Secretario General de Naciones Unidas para cuestiones de género, la División para el avance de la mujer, el Instituto de Naciones Unidas para investigación en capacitación en cuestiones de género (INSTRAW) y el Fondo de Naciones Unidas para la Mujer (UNIFEM)- con el objetivo de mejorar la eficacia en materia de género. Shakira participó a través de un mensaje emitido en video, en el que enfatizó "la importancia de la educación" para promover la igualdad entre hombre y mujer. Ted Turner lo hizo en persona para animar a los hombres y al sector privado a implicarse en la lucha por la igualdad de género. "Espero que todos, especialmente los hombres, se impliquen en este proyecto", dijo el magnate de la comunicación. La actriz Geena Davis tampoco faltó a la cita que destacó el papel que pueden hacer los medios en favor de las mujeres. Otras personalidades que tomaron parte en el acto fueron la Infanta Cristina de España, presidenta del Instituto de Salud de Barcelona. La infanta alertó que el camino hacia la igualdad de género y la reducción de la mortandad maternal, que forman parte de los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio, está siendo "terriblemente lento" e instó a gobiernos, organizaciones no gubernamentales y al sector privado a trabajar juntos e "invertir" en el logro de estos objetivos. El secretario general de la ONU, Ban Ki-moon, destacó por su parte que el establecimiento de ONU Mujeres es parte de "un amplio movimiento internacional para conseguir la igualdad de género, el empoderamiento de las mujeres y el fin de la violencia sexual". "Se hicieron progresos", añadió. "Esta misma semana, un coronel de la República Democrática del Congo fue acusado de crímenes contra la humanidad involucrado en un caso de violaciones en masa". "Históricamente, nos encontramos en un momento de gran potencial y de cambios para la mujer. Ahora debemos aprovechar esta oportunidad", dijo por su parte Michelle Bachelet. "Tomó cuatro años de trabajo duro para materializar una agencia que de esperanza a las mujeres", expresó emocionada la ex mandataria. La ONU asignó a la nueva agencia un presupuesto inicial de 500 millones de dólares anuales, el doble de recursos con los que contaban las cuatro organizaciones que unifica. A pesar de ello, Bachelet, en una rueda de prensa celebrada el 25 de enero pasado, dijo que conseguir el dinero previsto no sería fácil y que se esperaban obtener los 500 millones de dólares "antes de 2013". Headline: UNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: PR Inside Attachment Link: http://www.pr-inside. com/de/uno-frauenorganisation-quot-un-women-quot-gegruend-r2439640.htm © apa Michelle Bachelet ist Chefin der neuen Organisation (PR-inside.com 25.02.2011 02:09:21) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York "UN Women" gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UNO-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. (New York | APA/dpa | 2011-02-25 02:06) Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York "UN Women" gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UNO-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation, deren Gründung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frühere chilenische Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. "Wir haben UN Women für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind", sagte UNO-Generalsekretär Ban Ki-moon zu den Delegierten aus aller Welt. "Wir haben es für die Millionen HIV-infizierten Frauen getan, die kaum versorgt werden, weil sie Frauen sind. Und wir haben es für die Millionen Menschen getan, die jeden Tag Gewalt erleiden müssen, weil sie Frauen sind." Bachelet sagte, dass Frauen einen enormen Beitrag zu Kultur, Politik und Wissenschaft leisten würden. "Und dennoch erleben jeden Tag Millionen Frauen Benachteiligung, ja Gewalt, nur weil sie Frauen sind." Für Staaten, in denen Frauen benachteiligt werden, bedeute das schwere Einbußen: "Den Ländern, in denen Frauen mitlernen und mitentscheiden dürfen, geht es besser. Keine Gesellschaft kann auf die Kraft und die Ideen der Hälfte ihres Volkes verzichten." Erklärung: Das Copyright für sämtliche Nachrichten und Bilder, die mit apa gekennzeichnet sind und auf PR-inside.com publiziert werden, obliegt der Nachrichtenagentur Austria Presse Agentur APA eG. Wenn Sie Fragen zu den veröffentlichten Meldungen haben, kontaktieren Sie bitte APA. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: iX Magazine Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172332901&z=1250248931 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Quelle: dpa bewerten an die Redaktion Leserbrief schreiben Für Kritik oder Anregungen füllen Sie bitte die nachfolgenden Felder aus. Damit wir antworten können, geben Sie bitte Ihre Adresse an. Wählen Sie aus dem Pull-Down-Menü Ihren gewünschten Ansprechpartner aus. Vielen Dank für Ihre Mitteilung. Diese Mail an Artikel versenden Inhalt verlinken Verlinken Sie uns, wenn Ihnen der Artikel gefallen hat. Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Lübecker Nachrichten - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172320634&z=1250248931 'New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Deister-Leine Zeitung - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172318109&z=1250248919 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: schlaglichterVereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Nordwest Zeitung - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172328986&z=1250248922 New York - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Pinneberger Tageblatt - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172303483&z=1250248919 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: General-Anzeiger online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172420195&z=1250248919 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Gelnhäuser Tageblatt Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172453790&z=1250248928 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet... Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: MaerkischeAllgemeine.de Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172369322&z=1250248928 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: ONU: JUEZAS UNIDAS POR LOS DERECHOS DE LAS MUJERES Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Inter Press Service - United Nations Bureau NACIONES UNIDAS, Feb. 24, 2011 (IPS) - La reunión anual de la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres en la sede de la ONU reúne a una amplia gama de líderes de la sociedad civil, de la política y expertas en desarrollo. Una de ellas es Joan Winship, directora ejecutiva de la Asociación Internacional de Mujeres Juezas (IAWJ). Esta organización sin fines de lucro fundada hace dos décadas y con más de 4.000 miembros en 90 países ha diseñado e implementado numerosos programas para potenciar el papel de las mujeres y, a través de ellas, fortalecer las sociedades en las que viven. Con casi 10 años al timón de la IAWJ, Winship tiene una distinguida carrera en los campos de derechos humanos, imperio de la ley y asuntos internacionales. Esta jurista habló con IPS sobre los prejuicios de género en los tribunales y sobre la nueva agencia de la ONU (Organización de las Naciones Unidas) dedicada a los problemas de las mujeres. IPS: ¿Cuál es la importancia del elemento judicial en la situación de las mujeres? JOAN WINSHIP: Se puede contar con movimientos de base, así como con legislaciones en temas de violencia y discriminación contra las mujeres, pero una vez que esas leyes han sido aprobadas no van a ser efectivas ni van a tener impacto a menos que sean implementadas. Y por eso en última instancia son los tribunales los que aseguran que se apliquen las leyes y que las mujeres obtengan justicia en la sociedad. IPS: ¿Qué éxitos ha visto en los derechos de las mujeres desde la creación de la IAWJ? JW: A lo largo de los 20 años de nuestra existencia, hemos concentrado gran parte de nuestro trabajo en la creación de más oportunidades de acceso a la justicia para las mujeres. A través de nuestras integrantes y de las asociaciones que ellas forman dentro de sus respectivos países, hacemos capacitación con magistrados hombres y mujeres para garantizar que tomen decisiones de acuerdo con las convenciones internacionales sobre derechos humanos, la CEDAW (Convención sobre la Eliminación de Todas las Formas de Discriminación contra las Mujeres) e instrumentos regionales como la Carta Africana y otros acuerdos similares. Lo que tratamos de hacer es no sólo capacitar sino también llevar a cabo un seguimiento reuniendo información sobre fallos en que los magistrados aplican las herramientas legales internacionales en materia de derechos humanos, tomando decisiones que protejan a las mujeres en casos de herencias, derechos de propiedad, divorcios y custodias de hijos. El otro rol que tienen las juezas es identificar las brechas en los sistemas legales y judiciales. Muchos de nuestros miembros presionan para que se aprueben leyes contra la violencia doméstica, para que esos delitos sean castigados a nivel federal, para que se creen tribunales juveniles o de familia donde no los hay. Así que hemos visto un considerable progreso, aunque todavía hay mucho por hacer. IPS: ¿Podría darnos un ejemplo de su trabajo? JW: La IAWJ está por completar un programa en sociedad con la Asociación Tanzana de Mujeres Juezas y con el grupo de base Sociedad para las Mujeres y Sida en África. Este proyecto se llama Jurisprudencia en el Terreno. Todo surgió en una presentación que hizo la IAWJ en un panel durante una reunión de la Comisión sobre el Estatus de las Mujeres en 2007, en el que hablábamos sobre cómo las juezas identificaban vínculos entre el sida (síndrome de inmunodeficiencia adquirida) y temas como la discriminación y la violencia contra las mujeres. El proyecto reunió a las juezas y líderes comunitarias de Tanzania. Juntas crearon una discusión en la que las líderes comunitarias comprendieron mejor sus derechos y recibieron información clave, como por ejemplo cómo presentar una demanda, por qué una mujer debe escribir un testamento y temas similares. A cambio, las mujeres de las comunidades compartieron con las juezas lo que veían cómo obstáculos y barreras cuando se presentan ante un tribunal. Juntas acordaron qué tipo de capacitación necesitan las mujeres para entender estos temas. Las juezas desarrollaron e implementaron este programa de capacitación. IPS: ¿Usted cree que la creación de ONU Mujeres es un paso positivo? JS: Hemos trabajado y recibido financiamiento del Fondo Fiduciario de la ONU para Eliminar la Violencia contra la Mujer, y hemos participado en la Comisión y otras reuniones, así que hemos sido activas en diferentes entidades que ahora se unen para formar ONU Mujeres. Creemos que contar con una sola entidad es un paso muy positivo, en vez de tener los roles y las responsabilidades divididas en diferentes partes del foro mundial. ONU Mujeres sin duda va a hacer más efectivos los programas en todo el sistema de Naciones Unidas. IPS: ¿Cómo definiría usted la efectividad de la Comisión? JW: Cada año, la Comisión pone en el tapete temas que no estarían allí de otra manera. Sin duda tanto el papel de los gobiernos como de las organizaciones no gubernamentales son clave para mantener los asuntos de género al tope de la agenda de la ONU. Siempre está la esperanza de que la Comisión logre un mayor impacto en programas y temas que la ONU afronta y no han sido aún respondidos. Copyright © 2011 Global Information Network Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Wiesbadener Tagblatt - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172448614&z=1250248922 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet... Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Nordbayerische Nachrichten - Pegnitz - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172416808&z=1250248919 New York - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Wormser Zeitung Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172445851&z=1250248931 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet... Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Wetterauer Zeitung - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172279527&z=1250248928 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: ez-online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172305086&z=1250248928 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: [email protected]) EFE Media Outlet: Noticias.lainformacion.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172447985&z=1250248922 Naciones Unidas celebró hoy con una gran gala la puesta en marcha de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres, con la que se comprometió a combatir la discriminación y derribar las barreras que aún impiden el desarrollo pleno de la mujer en todos los aspectos de la vida. Headline: UN Women: UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Handelsblatt.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172366899&z=1250248922 Vier Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen der UN sind ab sofort Geschichte. Die UN hat mit UN Women in New York eine neue Frauenorganisation gegründet. Headline: Naciones Unidas pone oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Noticias.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172430011&z=1250248928 Naciones Unidas celebró hoy con una gran gala la puesta en marcha de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres, con la que se comprometió a combatir la discriminación y derribar las barreras que aún impiden el desarrollo pleno de la mujer en todos los aspectos de la vida.El secretario general de la ONU, Ban Kimoon, y la directora ejecutiva de la nueva agencia, Michelle Bachelet, encabezaron la ceremonia ... Headline: UN Women Celebrates Launch as Leading Player in Gender Equality Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Inter Press Service - Online Attachment Link: http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=54610 Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of the newly-created UN Women. Credit:UN Photo/Paulo Filgueiras UNITED NATIONS, Feb 24, 2011 (IPS) - After years of planning, fundraising and consultations, U.N. Women was officially launched Thursday evening to much celebration. Drawing luminaries from every realm of the international community, as well as the entertainment, politics, media and film industries, the event was in keeping with the historic moment that U.N. Women marks. Formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, U.N. Women combines four pre-existing U.N. agencies into one task force that embodies the highest ambitions and aspirations of the drivers of gender equality. From grassroots organisations in far-flung corners of the world, to top-level diplomats, and everyone inbetween, U.N. Women was saluted as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put an end to gender discrimination, and all its odious expressions and manifestations, throughout the world. "For the first time in history women at the United Nations will have a seat on all the major decision-making bodies within the UN," Kathy Peach, chair of the Gender and Development Network Working Group on U.N. Women, and head of external affairs of VSO UK, told IPS. "So for the first time women will have a place at the highest level on bodies such as U.N. AIDS," she added. "Additionally, if U.N. Women gets the money it needs, it will be able to run programmes that tackle all the issues that we know are important to women, including ending violence against women, pushing for women's increased political participation, and creating opportunities for women to earn an income," Peach concluded. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has been a staunch supporter of U.N. Women since its seeds were sown some years ago. "With the birth of U.N. Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," Ban said. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that U.N. Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century," he added. Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet was brought on board by Ban as the first executive director of U.N. Women. A long-time champion of gender equality and women's rights, Bachelet emphasised that the establishment of U.N. Women reflects a long history of frustration with the slow pace of change. She noted that U.N. Women was voted into existence unanimously by the 192-member General Assembly following years of advocacy by a spectrum of women's rights advocates including activists, organisers, lawyers, health professionals, and artists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Bachelet said. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She added, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." Despite much-deserved celebration, U.N. Women cannot afford to lose a minute in getting down to solid work. Even on the day of the launch, the organisation's funding remains dismally low the pledges for 2011 total a mere 55 million dollars, a fraction of what is needed to ensure the agency's smooth take-off. NGOs that have supported and guided the formation of U.N. Women for years are anxious that the massive shortfall in funding will hinder U.N. Women's trajectory even before it has a chance to soar, and have been pushing the governments in their respective countries to hugely step up their funding efforts. VSO UK and Oxfam, two development NGOs that are incredibly invested in the success of U.N. Women, released a report Wednesday called the 'Blueprint for U.N. Women', which details the results of a comprehensive survey that polled the opinions of grassroots women's groups, leaders and activists from over 25 countries on their hopes and expectations of the new agency. According to the report, an overwhelming majority of women believe that ending violence against women must be the first and most urgent priority of U.N. Women. A huge percent of those polled also expressed the opinion that U.N. organisations on the ground have hitherto been constrained by ties to national governments, and were unfamiliar with the situation on the ground. All this must change if U.N. Women is to bypass the flaws and pitfalls of its predecessors. "We hope that U.N. Women can learn from the lessons of past agencies - but this would mean that U.N. Women has to go into countries and talk to local civil society organizations at country-level," Farah Karimi, Executive Director, Oxfam Novib, told IPS, stressing that the Blueprint should guide and instruct U.N. Women as it moves forward. The splendor of the launch, graced by the presence of eminent persons from royalty to celebrities, only serves to solidify the critique that high-level discussions and global policy will not be enough to bring U.N. Women's dreams to fruition. More important than ever are women's voices from the global south, from those places in the world so wracked by destitution and violence that the pomp of events such as these cannot even be imagined. Headline: UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: OnVista - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172404918&z=1250248928 Meist gelesene News auf OnVista heute, 03:20 HANDELSBLATT Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend (Ortszeit) wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation, deren Gründung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frühere chilenische Präsidentin Michelle Um den vollständigen Text zu lesen, klicken Sie hier Headline: Bachelet y Ban Ki-moon ponen oficialmente en marcha la nueva ONU Mujeres Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: La Tercera - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172552230&z=1250248922 La directora ejecutiva de la nueva agencia y el secretario general de la ONU encabezaron la ceremonia en la Asamblea General del organismo. Vota: Resultado: Naciones Unidas celebró hoy con una gran gala la puesta en marcha de la nueva agencia ONU Mujeres, con la que se comprometió a combatir la discriminación y derribar las barreras que aún impiden el desarrollo pleno de la mujer en todos los aspectos de la vida. El secretario general de la ONU, Ban Ki-moon, y la directora ejecutiva de la nueva agencia, Michelle Bachelet, encabezaron la ceremonia en la Asamblea General del organismo, en la que también participaron la infanta Cristina de España, la actriz Nicole Kidman y la cantautora colombiana Shakira, entre otras personalidades. "La ONU apuesta por la mujer porque es lo correcto y porque es lo inteligente, quizás una de las cosas más inteligentes que podamos hacer. Apoyaré a ONU Mujeres de todas las formas que pueda y con cada onza de mi energía y compromiso", prometió Ban en su intervención. El máximo responsable de Naciones Unidas recordó que fueron necesarios largos años de negociaciones en el seno del organismo para conseguir el respaldo de todos sus países miembro a la idea de crear una gran agencia dedicada exclusivamente a la mujer. A su juicio, los esfuerzos diplomáticos para establecer ONU Mujeres forman parte de un movimiento global que busca poner fin de una vez a la desigualdad, dar poder a la mujer y erradicar la violencia sexual. Esas son precisamente las metas que estableció Bachelet para la que la agencia que dirige, y cuya creación atribuyó al descontento con el "lento ritmo" de los cambios en la lucha por la igualdad de géneros y la erradicación de los obstáculos impuestos al desarrollo socioeconómico de la mujer. "Mi propia experiencia me ha demostrado que no hay límites a lo que puede conseguir una mujer", aseguró la ex presidenta de Chile, que arrancó un fuerte aplauso del público con esta frase. Bachelet recordó que los indicadores internacionales demuestran que los países con mayor igualdad entre géneros son los más prósperos, mientras que las empresas privadas que cuentan con más mujeres en puestos de responsabilidad logran mejores resultados económicos. En su opinión, la nueva agencia se pone en marcha "en un momento histórico" de gran potencial y oportunidades para la mujer, que se debe aprovechar. "ONU Mujeres ofrecerá una nueva dinámica para el diálogo mundial sobre la igualdad de género y traerá nueva energía, a partir de múltiples talentos, reuniendo a hombres y mujeres de diferentes países y comunidades en esfuerzo común", agregó. Por su parte, la infanta Cristina instó en su intervención a concebir las inversiones en el desarrollo de la mujer como beneficios para sus familias, comunidades y países, ya que, según señaló, la mujer es "un agente clave de cambio" para la sociedad. Pese a ese "hecho indiscutible", lamentó que los Objetivos de Desarrollo del Milenio (ODM) en los que menos se ha avanzado sean precisamente los relacionados con la mujer, como son la reducción de la mortalidad materna o la igualdad de géneros. "Todas las mujeres merecen ser tratadas con dignidad, respeto e igualdad. Como seres humanos, se debe proteger y promover nuestros derechos", apuntó la infanta, quien expresó su deseo de que la nueva agencia sea la que encabece los cambios necesarios para alcanzar la igualdad entre los géneros. Nicole Kidman, como embajadora de buena voluntad de la ONU, también transmitió sus mejores deseos a la nueva institución mediante una intervención vía satélite desde San Francisco, donde rueda una película. Por otra parte, Shakira aplaudió el nacimiento de ONU Mujeres en un mensaje grabado, en el que expresó su "profundo convencimiento" de que la igualdad empieza por dar las mismas oportunidades a todos. La Asamblea General de Naciones Unidas autorizó la creación de ONU Mujeres a finales de 2009, tras largos años de debates inacabables sobre la necesidad de la agencia. En su seno se han integrado organismos especializados como el Fondo de la ONU para el Desarrollo de la Mujer (Unifem), la División de Naciones Unidas para el Avance de la Mujer y el Instituto Internacional de Investigaciones y Capacitación para la Promoción de la Mujer (INSTRAW), así como de la Oficina del Asesor Especial en Asuntos de Género (OSAGI). Headline: Promoverá ONU-Mujeres la igualdad de género en el mundo Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: La Jornada - Washington D.C. Bureau Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172512509&z=1250248931 Asiste a la presentación del organismo la infanta Cristina de España y se proyectó una videoconferencia de la cantante colombiana Shakira; la dependencia es presidida por la ex presidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet. Notimex Publicado: 24/02/2011 20:24 Nueva York. Naciones Unidas presentó hoy la agencia ONU-Mujeres, que consolida el trabajo de cuatro dependencias de este organismo internacional para promover la igualdad de género en el mundo. "Con el nacimiento de ONU-Mujeres recibimos a un enérgico agente de progreso para la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de las mujeres", afirmó el secretario general de Naciones Unidas, Ban Kimoon. La dependencia, cuyo nombre oficial es Entidad de las Naciones Unidas para la Igualdad de Género y el Empoderamiento de las Mujeres, es presidida por la expresidenta chilena Michelle Bachelet. "El empoderamiento de las mujeres no sólo es una obligación moral, sino que tiene sentido en términos sociales, políticos y económicos", expresó Bachelet durante la ceremonia. Celebrada en la Asamblea General de la ONU, el lanzamiento contó con la presencia de la infanta Cristina de España, en calidad de presidenta del Instituto de Salud de Barcelona, y la participación mediante videoconferencia de la cantante colombiana Shakira. Participaron también mediante videoconferencias las actrices estadunidenses Geena Davis y Nicole Kidman, la embajadora de buena voluntad de la ONU, además de la presentadora del canal de noticias ABC, Christiane Amanpour. La dependencia, creada el 2 de julio pasado tras al menos cuatro años de negociaciones entre gobiernos y promotores de los derechos de las mujeres, representa el esfuerzo más ambicioso de la ONU para promover la igualdad de género. "Imaginen cuánto más podemos hacer una vez que las mujeres gocen de pleno empoderamiento como agentes activas del cambio y el progreso en sus sociedades", aseguró Bachelet. ONU-Mujeres prestará apoyo a los países de forma individual para impulsar la igualdad de género en la economía y la política, y para abatir la violencia contra las mujeres. Asimismo, ayudará a establecer pautas internacionales de progreso y encabezará iniciativas que ubiquen a las mujeres y niñas como elementos centrales de los programas de paz y desarrollo de la ONU. Entre sus prioridades para los primeros tres meses de trabajo figuran ampliar la participación y el liderazgo de la mujer, abatir la violencia de género, mejorar la situación económica de la población femenina y promover estos temas entre gobiernos. De acuerdo con la ONU, alrededor de 70 por ciento de las mujeres en el mundo ha experimentado alguna forma de violencia en su vida. Asimismo, indica que los ataques de género constituyen la violación más constante a los derechos humanos en el mundo. El presupuesto anual de ONU-Mujeres, de al menos 500 millones de dólares, será del doble de recursos con que contaban las cuatro agencias de la ONU que se fusionaron, entre las que destacaba el Fondo de Desarollo de Naciones Unidas para la Mujer (Unifem). Por su parte, el organismo humanitario Oxfam ha expresado su beneplácito por la creación de ONUMujeres, aunque lamentó que la oficina no tenga una mayor capacidad para fortalecer la rendición de cuentas dentro del propio sistema de Naciones Unidas. Otros activistas, además, han señalado como insuficiente el presupuesto asignado a la operación de la nueva agencia, pues apenas representa cerca del 2.0 por ciento del monto total de recursos con los que cuenta Naciones Unidas. Headline: UN launches new agency to empower women 2011-02-25 11:46 Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: CHINAdaily Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172618050&z=1250248922 UNITED NATIONS - In a packed General Assembly hall, the public repeatedly chanted "Women's rights are human rights" to officially launch UN Women, the newest UN organ fabricated to advocate gender equality and the empowerment of women. "UN women will offer new dynamic to the global dialogue on gender equality," the head of UN Women and former president of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, said during the official opening ceremony held here on Thursday evening. UN Women - formally known as the UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women - was established in July 2010 by the UN General Assembly, merging four previous UN bodies dealing with women's issues. Taking place only few days before the 100th anniversary of the International Women's Day - marked on March 8 every year, setting up UN women is "the best thing we could do to revitalize the General Assembly," Joseph Deiss, who is the president of the General Assembly, said. "It is an example of UN reform for greater efficiency that could be followed in many other areas," Deiss said. The launch of the women empowerment agency is taking place during the 55th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, the global policy-making body dedicated exclusively to gender equality and the advancement of women. "Supporting rights for women is not only morally right, it also creates economic, political and social opportunities," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said during the ceremony. Among the priorities Bachelet laid out for the agency is ending violence against women, ensuring their full participation in conflict resolution and enhancing their economic empowerment. UN Women will be working with an annual budget of at least $500 million - double the combined resources of the four agencies it comprises, namely the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues, and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UNINSTRAW). "Empowering women and girls is one of the smartest things we can do," American media mogul and founder of the UN Foundation Ted Turner said. Other speakers at the ceremony included Her Royal Highness Princess Cristina of Spain, who is currently the president of the Institute for Global Health of Barcelona, Academy-Award winning actress and founder of the Institute on Gender in the Media Geena Davis, Colombian superstar Shakira and Academy-Award winning actress Nicole Kidman. ABC news anchor Juju Chang replaced her ABC colleague Christiane Amanpour as the emcee of the ceremony because Amanpour got called in for a last minute assignment overseas. "We are UN women, together we can make this happen," Ban concluded his speech. With a gently swinging crowd on the sounds of "One Women," a song composed for UN Women, performed by the Graham Lyle, Beth Blatt, Clay and others accompanied by the UN International School Choir, the lights of the august room slowly went back on and concluded the ceremony. Headline: Oscar winner Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood's female stereotypes at UN Women gala Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Herald Sun Attachment Link: http://www.heraldsun.com. au/news/breaking-news/oscar-winner-geena-davis-hits-out-at-hollywoods-female -stereotypes-at-un-women-gala/story-e6frf7k6-1226012007645 1:36PM OSCAR winner Geena Davis hit out at Hollywood stereotyping as she joined stars, royalty and politicians at the launch of the UN's new super agency for women. Davis, fellow Academy winner Nicole Kidman and Spain's Princess Cristina demanded greater efforts for equality as they welcomed the creation of UN Women. Davis, who won an Oscar in 2004 for her role in The Accidental Tourist and played the role of the US president in the television series "Commander in Chief" has set up her own institute to bolster the number of women in the media and entertainment. "Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today's entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years," she said at the gala at the UN headquarters. Davis said there currently is one female character for every three males in films and TV dramas. "Our research shows that from 2006 to 2009 not one female character was depicted in family films in the field of science, as a business leader, in the law profession or in politics." "What message are we sending to girls if there are so few female characters. If the characters are devalued, stereotyped, sidelined or simply not there at all," Davis said. "And what message are boys taking in about the importance, value and worth of girls." Kidman appeared by videolink and called the UN agency "an historic opportunity to be able to do more for women." "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Yahoo! News UK and Ireland Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172461088&z=1250248931 Oscar winner Geena Davis hit out at Hollywood stereotyping as she joined stars, royalty and politicians at the launch of the UN's new super agency for women. Davis, fellow Academy winner Nicole Kidman and Spain's Princess Cristina demanded greater efforts for equality as they on Thursday welcomed the creation of UN Women. Davis, who won an Oscar in 2004 for her role in "The Accidental Tourist" and played the role of the US president in the television series "Commander in Chief" has set up her own institute to bolster the number of women in the media and entertainment. "Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today's entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years," she complained at the gala at the UN headquarters. Davis said there currently is one female character for every three males in films and TV dramas. "Our research shows that from 2006 to 2009 not one female character was depicted in family films in the field of science, as a business leader, in the law profession or in politics." "What message are we sending to girls if there are so few female characters. If the characters are devalued, stereotyped, sidelined or simply not there at all," Davis said. "And what message are boys taking in about the importance, value and worth of girls." Kidman appeared by videolink and called the UN agency "an historic opportunity to be able to do more for women." "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: Geena Davis hits out at film stereotypes Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Australian, The - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172609706&z=1250248928 OSCAR winner Geena Davis hit out at Hollywood stereotyping as she joined stars, royalty and politicians at the launch of the UN's new super agency for women. Davis, fellow Academy winner Nicole Kidman and Spain's Princess Cristina demanded greater efforts for equality as they welcomed the creation of UN Women. Davis, who won an Oscar in 2004 for her role in The Accidental Tourist and played the role of the US president in the television series "Commander in Chief" has set up her own institute to bolster the number of women in the media and entertainment. "Gender stereotypes remain deeply entrenched in today's entertainment and there has been no significant progress over the last 20 years," she said at the gala at the UN headquarters. Davis said there currently is one female character for every three males in films and TV dramas. "Our research shows that from 2006 to 2009 not one female character was depicted in family films in the field of science, as a business leader, in the law profession or in politics." "What message are we sending to girls if there are so few female characters. If the characters are devalued, stereotyped, sidelined or simply not there at all," Davis said. "And what message are boys taking in about the importance, value and worth of girls." Kidman appeared by videolink and called the UN agency "an historic opportunity to be able to do more for women." "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Orange Mauritius Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172638404&z=1250248931 UNITED NATIONS (AFP) "Women's empowerment is vital," added Princess Cristina of Spain who bemoaned the lack of progress on women's health. "We renew our commitment to the achievement of gender equality in our lifetime." Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile who is the first head of UN Women, was given a standing ovation as she set out the agency's agenda. The creation of UN Women "reflects global concern at the slow pace of change," she said. "It is no longer acceptable for young girls to be taken out of school or forced into early marriage." She vowed that the agency, a merger of four other agencies for women and given a 500 million dollar a year budget, would be a "global champion" pressing governments for "a new era of gender equality." Hundreds of women politicians and activists have gathered in New York for the launch of UN Women and to take part in women's commission meetings. "We have really been fighting for the establishment of UN Women for such a long time," Ingrid Fiskaa, Norway's State Secretary for International Development, told AFP. She said UN Women has a strong mandate and must be "a watchdog and a constant reminder that all countries must do their part." "We have a lot of declarations and resolutions that have been agreed upon at the UN. Governments have committed to work for gender equality, for women's rights but when it comes to action there is so much to do." Fiskaa said the priority must be given to greater participation for women in business and decision-making. But in a sign of the multitude of pressures that will face Bachelet, rights groups such as Oxfam say the priority should be preventing violence against women, especially in developing countries. Headline: UN Women UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: wiwo.de Attachment Link: http://www.wiwo.de/politik-weltwirtschaft/un-buendelt-frauenprogramme-458249/ Quelle: Handelsblatt Online 25.02.2011 0 (0) Legende Vier Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen der UN sind ab sofort Geschichte. Die UN hat mit UN Women in New York eine neue Frauenorganisation gegründet. Bild vergrößern Michelle Bachelet während der Gründungsveranstaltung für UN Women. handelsblatt.com Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Donnerstagabend (Ortszeit) wurde im Saal der Generalversammlung in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier zum Teil 65 Jahre alte UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation, deren Gründung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frühere chilenische Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. „Wir haben UN Women für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind“, sagte UN-Generalsekreträr Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten aus aller Welt. „Wir haben es für die Millionen HIV-infizierten Frauen getan, die kaum versorgt werden, weil sie Frauen sind. Und wir haben es für die Millionen Menschen getan, die jeden Tag Gewalt erleiden müssen, weil sie Frauen sind.“ Bachelet sagte, dass Frauen einen enormen Beitrag zu Kultur, Politik und Wissenschaft leisten würden. „Und dennoch erleben jeden Tag Millionen Frauen Benachteiligung, ja Gewalt, nur weil sie Frauen sind.“ Für Staaten, in denen Frauen benachteiligt werden, bedeute das schwere Einbußen: „Den Ländern, in denen Frauen mitlernen und mitentscheiden dürfen, geht es besser. Keine Gesellschaft kann auf die Kraft und die Ideen der Hälfte ihres Volkes verzichten.“ Headline: UN celebrates formal birth new women's organization Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Earthtimes.org Attachment Link: http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/news/369042, birth-new-womens-organization.html New York - The United Nations celebrated on Thursday the birth of a new agency devoted entirely to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls around the world. UN Women was established by the UN General Assembly last year. It is now a full-fledged agency with headquarters in New York and headed by Michelle Bachelet, the former president of Chile. "With the birth of UN Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said in a prepared speech in advance of celebrations Thursday night at UN headquarters. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that UN Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st century." The UN said celebrities from the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, the media, music and film were joining the event to launch the body. UN Women is composed of four former groups that worked to advance UN programmes for women and girls. It will have an initial annual budget of 500 million dollars, which doubles the combined budgets of the four previous groups: the UN Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW), the Office of the Special Adviser on Gender Issues, and the UN International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (UN-INSTRAW). More World Headline: Naciones Unidas para la mujer Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Radio Nederland Wereldomroep - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172672118&z=1250248922 Este jueves es el lanzamiento oficial en el seno de la ONU de ONU Mujeres, la entidad para la igualdad de género y el empoderamiento de la mujer. Dirigida por una mujer de gran trayectoria política, la ex presidenta de Chile Michelle Bachelet, la nueva oficina de la ONU trae renovadas esperanzas a quienes luchan ya por mucho tiempo por el respeto de los derechos de las mujeres. El nuevo espacio engloba los esfuerzos que ya se vienen realizando a favor de las mujeres del mundo y respalda las acciones que UNIFEM realiza desde hace años. Es un espacio que entra con mucho más fuerza porque está respaldado por Bachelet, una persona “que tiene un planteamiento muy claro de lo que las mujeres necesitamos hoy por hoy en América latina”, según sostiene Norma Cruz, directora de la Fundación Sobrevivientes de Guatemala. Escuche la entrevista a Norma Cruz: Tres prioridades Para el caso latinoamericano, la defensora de los derechos de las mujeres opina que ONU Mujeres debería considerar tres temáticas fundamentales: la violencia contra la mujer o feminicidios; la participación y desarrollo de las mujeres en la vida económica de las sociedades y el tema de la discriminación sobre todo hacia la mujer indígena. “Lastimosamente la muerte violenta de mujeres en Guatemala no cesa. Estamos hablando de un promedio de 600 a 800 mujeres asesinadas al año”, explica Norma Cruz. En lo que va del 2011, señala, son ya aproximadamente 100 las mujeres asesinadas. “Es una cifra horripilante”. En cuanto al tema de la participación de las mujeres en la vida económica de los países, Cruz recuerda que la pobreza sigue teniendo rostro de mujer, y que deben promoverse acciones que la ayuden a salir de la situación, brindándole igualdad de oportunidades y las herramientas necesarias para su desarrollo. El tema de la discriminación de las mujeres por razones de raza sigue siendo aún muy grave, sobre todo en Guatemala, donde la mayoría de la población es de origen indígena. “De esa mayoría indígena, gran parte son mujeres que sufren una triple discriminación, por ser mujeres, por ser pobres y por ser indígenas.” Esperanzas Norma Cruz alerta sobre la todavía grave situación de las mujeres, sobre todo en su país. El tema de los asesinatos tiende a producirse además tanto en México como en otros países de la región. No obstante, la directora de Sobrevivientes tiene confianza de que a través de la nueva oficina de la ONU se den pasos más cualitativos. “Con la creación de ONU Mujeres y con una mujer del liderazgo de Bachelet, yo creo que habrá más fuerza para exigir a los Estados miembros el cumplimiento de las convenciones internacionales, y para ejercer acciones más contundentes para que no todo se quede en enunciados y buenas intenciones, sino que se pase a concreciones, que es lo que hace falta.” Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Lauterbacher Anzeiger - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172474634&z=1250248922 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet... Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Ostsee-Zeitung.de Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172461331&z=1250248931 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Meldung: USA für Rauswurf von Libyen aus UN-Menschenrechtsrat Meldung: Libyen: Sondersitzung des UN-Menschenrechtsrates Meldung: Gaddafi denkt nicht an Rücktritt Dieser Beitrag wurde bisher 28 mal aufgerufen - zuletzt am 25.02.2011 um 04:20. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Kreis-Anzeiger für Wetterau und Vogelsberg - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172459224&z=1250248931 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet... Headline: Vereinte Nationen grnden Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: March-Anzeiger Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172636273&z=1250248928 Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. UN Women soll vier UNOFrauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkrftigen Organisation bndeln. New York. Chefin der jngsten UNO-Organisation, deren Grndung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frhere chilenische Prsidentin Michelle Bachelet. Wir haben UN Women fr die Millionen Mdchen gegrndet, die nicht zur Schule gehen drfen, nur weil sie Mdchen sind, sagte UNO-Generalsekretrr Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten aus aller Welt. Wir haben es fr die Millionen HIV-infizierten Frauen getan, die kaum versorgt werden, weil sie Frauen sind. Und wir haben es fr die Millionen Menschen getan, die jeden Tag Gewalt erleiden mssen, weil sie Frauen sind. Bachelet sagte, dass Frauen einen enormen Beitrag zu Kultur, Politik und Wissenschaft leisten wrden. Und dennoch erleben jeden Tag Millionen Frauen Benachteiligung, ja Gewalt, nur weil sie Frauen sind. Fr Staaten, in denen Frauen benachteiligt werden, bedeute das schwere Einbussen: Den Lndern, in denen Frauen mitlernen und mitentscheiden drfen, geht es besser. Keine Gesellschaft kann auf die Kraft und die Ideen der Hlfte ihres Volkes verzichten. (sda) Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: CASH Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172624284&z=1250248928 Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. UN Women soll vier UNOFrauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Headline: UN bündelt Frauenprogramme Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Welt Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172472303&z=1250248919 New York (dpa) - Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. Am Abend wurde in New York UN Women gegründet. Der Verbund soll vier UN-Frauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. Chefin der jüngsten UN-Organisation wurde Chiles Ex-Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. UN Women sei für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet worden, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind. Das sagte UN-Generalsekretär Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten. Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisation UN Women Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Facts - Online Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172641881&z=1250248928 Die Vereinten Nationen haben eine neue Frauenorganisation. UN Women soll vier UNOFrauenprogramme und Hilfsorganisationen ersetzen und zu einer schlagkräftigen Organisation bündeln. 0 Punkte 0 Kommentare CASH.ch Headline: People : Geena Davis hits out at Hollywood at UN Women gala Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Orange Mauritius Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172539797&z=1250248931 _ Headline: New YorkUNO-Frauenorganisation "UN Women" gegründet Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: wienweb.at Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172519751&z=1250248919 __ Headline: 為婦女發聲 影星吉娜戴維斯砲轟好萊塢電影(中央廣播電台) Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Yam.com Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172534316&z=1250248919 討論 (+) 調整字級: 聯合國新創立的婦女權益機構「聯合國婦女署」(UN Women)24日舉行正式成立大會。曾獲奧斯卡獎 的影星吉娜戴維斯(Geena Davis)在會中為婦女權益發聲,抨擊好萊塢電影仍然存在對女性的刻板 印象。 聯合國婦女署已經在今年1月1日開始運作,24日舉行正式成立儀式,聯合國秘書長潘基文發表談 話,對該機構的正式成立表示慶祝。 除了吉娜戴維斯之外,參與成立儀式的名人還包括奧斯卡影后妮可基嫚(Nicole Kidman)以及西班牙 公主克莉絲汀娜(Cristina)等,一起為爭取女權共同發聲。 吉娜是好萊塢老牌演員,曾多次獲得奧斯卡提名,並在2004年以「意外的旅客」(The Accidental Tourist)拿下最佳女配角。 吉娜對聯合國成立婦女署表示歡迎,但仍認為男女平等有待進一步努力。她指出,在當今的娛樂電 影界,仍然存在嚴重的性別刻板印象,在過去20年間毫無進展。 吉娜表示,在電視劇和電影中,男女演員的比例是3比1。根據研究,從2006年到2009年,在家庭影 片中,竟然沒有一個女性是扮演科學領域、商業界、法律界或政治角色。 吉娜質疑,女性角色如此之少,更何況這些女性角色都是不具價值、刻板印象以及不重要的,這究 竟會傳達給年輕女孩們什麼樣的訊息? Headline: 為婦女發聲 影星吉娜戴維斯砲轟好萊塢電影 (央廣) Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Yahoo! Taiwan Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172585242&z=1250248931 聯合國新創立的婦女權益機構「聯合國婦女署」(UN Women)24日舉行正式成立大會。曾獲奧斯卡獎 的影星吉娜戴維斯(Geena Davis)在會中為婦女權益發聲,抨擊好萊塢電影仍然存在對女性的刻板 印象。 聯合國婦女署已經在今年1月1日開始運作,24日舉行正式成立儀式,聯合國秘書長潘基文發表談 話,對該機構的正式成立表示慶祝。 除了吉娜戴維斯之外,參與成立儀式的名人還包括奧斯卡影后妮可基嫚(Nicole Kidman)以及西班牙 公主克莉絲汀娜(Cristina)等,一起為爭取女權共同發聲。 吉娜是好萊塢老牌演員,曾多次獲得奧斯卡提名,並在2004年以「意外的旅客」(The Accidental Tourist)拿下最佳女配角。 吉娜對聯合國成立婦女署表示歡迎,但仍認為男女平等有待進一步努力。她指出,在當今的娛樂電 影界,仍然存在嚴重的性別刻板印象,在過去20年間毫無進展。 吉娜表示,在電視劇和電影中,男女演員的比例是3比1。根據研究,從2006年到2009年,在家庭影 片中,竟然沒有一個女性是扮演科學領域、商業界、法律界或政治角色。 吉娜質疑,女性角色如此之少,更何況這些女性角色都是不具價值、刻板印象以及不重要的,這究 竟會傳達給年輕女孩們什麼樣的訊息? Headline: Vereinte Nationen gründen Frauenorganisa... Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Aargauer Zeitung Attachment Link: http://news.vocus.com/click/here.pl?z4172626570&z=1250248931 Chefin der jüngsten UNO-Organisation, deren Gründung die Vollversammlung im Juli 2010 einstimmig beschlossen hatte, wurde die frühere chilenische Präsidentin Michelle Bachelet. "Wir haben UN Women für die Millionen Mädchen gegründet, die nicht zur Schule gehen dürfen, nur weil sie Mädchen sind", sagte UNO-Generalsekreträr Ban Ki Moon zu den Delegierten aus aller Welt. "Wir haben es für die Millionen HIV-infizierten Frauen getan, die kaum versorgt werden, weil sie Frauen sind. Und wir haben es für die Millionen Menschen getan, die jeden Tag Gewalt erleiden müssen, weil sie Frauen sind." Bachelet sagte, dass Frauen einen enormen Beitrag zu Kultur, Politik und Wissenschaft leisten würden. "Und dennoch erleben jeden Tag Millionen Frauen Benachteiligung, ja Gewalt, nur weil sie Frauen sind." Für Staaten, in denen Frauen benachteiligt werden, bedeute das schwere Einbussen: "Den Ländern, in denen Frauen mitlernen und mitentscheiden dürfen, geht es besser. Keine Gesellschaft kann auf die Kraft und die Ideen der Hälfte ihres Volkes verzichten." Headline: Spokesperson For The Secretary General Martin Nesirky Holds Office Of The Spokesman For The U.N. Secretary General Regular News Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: Media Outlet: Congressional Testimony - CQ Transcriptions xfdtr UN-BRFG-NESIRKY sked TRANSCRIPT February 24, 2011 NEWS BRIEFING SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY GENERAL MARTIN NESIRKY NEW YORK CITY SPOKESPERSON FOR THE SECRETARY GENERAL MARTIN NESIRKY HOLDS OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL REGULAR NEWS BRIEFINGRoll Call, Inc. 1255 22nd Street N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037 Transcript/Programming: Tel. 301-731-1728 Sales: Tel. 202-419-8500 ext 599 sales®cqrollcall.com www.cqrollcall.com Copyright 2011 Roll Call, Inc. All materials herein are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Roll Call. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. OFFICE OF THE SPOKESMAN FOR THE UNITED NATIONS SECRETARY GENERAL REGULAR NEWS BRIEFING, AS RELEASED BY THE U.N. FEBRUARY 24, 2011 SPEAKER: SPOKESPERSON FOR THE U.N. SECRETARY GENERAL MARTIN NESIRKY NESIRKY: Good afternoon. Welcome to the briefing. Robert Serry, the UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process, briefed the Security Council this morning on the latest developments in the region. He conveyed the Secretary-General's profound concern at the continued impasse in the peace process. He said that the longer the impasse persists, the greater the worry that the modest achievements made so far will unravel. He noted efforts by Quartet envoys in recent days to meet separately with the parties and representatives of the Arab Peace Initiative. Mr. Serry called on Israel to freeze all settlement activity, including natural growth, in accordance with international law and the Road Map. Mr. Serry is about to speak to reporters at the Security Council stakeout, as the Council meeting has now ended. Earlier today, the Security Council also approved a resolution extending the mandate of the UN Mission in Timor-Leste (UNMIT) until 26 February next year. As the Secretary-General announced yesterday, the Under- Secretary-General for Political Affairs, B. Lynn Pascoe, will leave for Cairo today. He will be accompanied by other senior UN officials. And the mission will arrive in Cairo on Friday. The team will meet Egyptian officials and representatives of civil society and political parties. It will also meet the Secretary- General of the League of Arab States. I'd like to be very clear about the purpose of this mission. Together with the UN country team in Egypt, the mission will reiterate the UN's strong commitment to supporting Egypt in its transition, and it will explore ways the UN can do so in a variety of fields, including socio-economic issues, electoral assistance, and human rights. The United Nations Mission in Cote d'Ivoire (UNOCI) says that the clashes between the Defence and Security Forces and the Armed Forces of the Forces Nouvelles in the western part of the country are a breach of the ceasefire. It adds that this could lead to the resumption of armed conflict. The Mission also says that this could have serious consequences for Ivorians and for the subregion. The Mission is urging all parties to use peaceful means to resolve the current post-electoral crisis. And also on Cote d'Ivoire, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Navi Pillay, has released a new report highlighting a continuous pattern of serious human rights violations since the presidential elections on 28 November last year. The report was commissioned by the Human Rights Council and covers events up to 31 January of this year. It documents a constant trend in rights violations, with almost 300 people killed, most as a result of extrajudicial killings committed by elements of the security forces loyal to Laurent Gbagbo. That pattern continues. On 22 February alone, it was reported that 16 individuals were killed. You can find that report online. The UN-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) is reporting that internally displaced persons (IDPs) continue to arrive at North and South Darfur camps in large numbers. The IDPs are fleeing last week's outbreak of fighting between Government forces and armed groups in the region around Shangil Tobaya. The mission says it continues to provide water and other necessities, as well as security escorts for aid groups delivering supplies to the IDPs. At the invitation of the Secretary-General, the President of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea, Mr. Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, and the President of the Gabonese Republic, Mr. Ali Bongo Ondimba, will gather on 25 February 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss the ongoing UN-led mediation on the border dispute between the two countries. It will be the first time that the two Heads of State will meet to talk specifically about this issue. The meeting is expected to constitute a meaningful step towards the submission of the dispute to the International Court of Justice as well as in the overall relations between the two countries. The UN expert mission that travelled to Tunisia to assess human rights there has come out with a report that says that Tunisians have high expectations that the country's institutions will dramatically transform, and that their rights will be protected and respected. The report stresses that human rights will be integral for the construction of Tunisia's future. A new legal framework creating a clear separation of powers between the executive, legislative and judicial branches is essential, it says. The report, which was shared with the transitional Government for comment, sets out 10 areas requiring the attention of national and international actors, in particular the Tunisian authorities, in the run-up to the elections and beyond. These areas respond to the principal demands of Tunisians today for inclusive participation in public affairs, accountability and justice, and equity and social justice. We have a press release with more details on that. The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is horrified after hearing reports that more than 50 Somali refugees drowned over the weekend when their boat capsized while crossing the Gulf of Aden to Yemen. This is the largest loss of life in the seas between Somalia and Yemen in more than three years, according to the Refugee Agency. There was only one survivor, a 42-year-old man who swam for 23 hours before reaching the Yemeni coast. He tells the agency that he fled fighting in Mogadishu with his wife and three children. Including these latest deaths, nearly 90 people have drowned or gone missing in the waters between Somalia and Yemen this year. The Secretary-General will attend the celebration of the launch of UN Women this evening. In his remarks at the event, he is expected to say that the campaign to establish UN Women is part of a larger global drive to promote gender equality, empower women and demand an end to sexual violence. This year marks the 100th anniversary of International Women's Day, and although we have come a long way, we still have far to go, the Secretary-General will stress. And UN Women takes us in an important step in the right direction, he will say. And tomorrow at 10:30 a.m., here in the Auditorium, UNICEF will give a press conference to launch the 2011 State of the World's Children report, entitled Adolescence: An Age of Opportunity . Questions? Yes, Mr. Abbadi? QUESTION: Thank you, Martin. As you said, Robert Serry, the Special Coordinator on the Middle East Peace Process, addressed the Security Council this morning. He also said that the Quartet intends to engage the parties into serious talks, including on substance. Is there any timeframe for that, as to when it will start that process? NESIRKY: Well, maybe you are in the wrong place, because Mr. Serry is speaking at the stakeout round about now, and it may be that he could tell you that. So, I can't really give you much too more beyond what he will probably say at the stakeout. But I think it is clear in general terms, as the Secretary-General has said as one of the Quartet principals, that there is an obvious need to have additional momentum in the peace process, where there is unfortunate stagnation. And part of those efforts is precisely what Robert Serry has been talking about this morning. Yes? QUESTION: As you know, the Human Rights Council is discussing a resolution on the situation in Libya, which would include an effort to keep Libya off the Human Rights Council and also calls for an investigation into brutality against the protesters. Does the Secretary-General support this resolution? Does he think that would be a good idea, and have any steps been taken to launch an investigation yet? What would that entail? NESIRKY: Well, the Secretary-General did speak about this yesterday at the stakeout that he held yesterday afternoon. He said, I welcome the decision of the Human Rights Council to convene a special session on Friday, including the possible establishment of an international inquiry into the events in Libya . And he was subsequently asked about it, as I recall. And obviously that meeting is taking place tomorrow. And it is important that that meeting does take place and we see what comes out of it. But I think that he has sent a fairly clear signal there. Yes, Nizar? QUESTION: Should Libya be on the Council? NESIRKY: That's something really for the Human Rights Council to discuss. QUESTION: And the other question was about the investigation; if the investigation... NESIRKY: And I just answered that part of your question. QUESTION: No, I know he welcomed it; but what would likely be the format for something like that? Could it be a team, or could they do it without going into the country? Would they have to be allowed into the country or... NESIRKY: Well, it would be for the Council to decide. The Human Rights Council, as you know, can initiate investigations and I think they have a set format for the way that they do that. They have conducted investigations and inquiries on various topics in the past, as I understand it. And I think that they would be able to tell you more about it. As I say, the meeting is tomorrow; let's see what happens. Yes, Nizar? QUESTION: Are you aware about any plans to send medicine and food supplies to the areas where there is no authority in Libya? The safer areas close to Tunisia and Egypt? NESIRKY: Well, I think the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is closely consulting with other UN agencies to look at what requirements there may be. As I understand it from the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, they themselves have a very limited presence and it is very difficult for them to assess the humanitarian needs. They say there is some concern over access to health services for the injured and some lack of medical supplies, as well as the need for blood. But that is still being assessed. As you mentioned yourself, access is quite difficult. But certainly, they are looking into what may be required with other parts of the UN system. Yes? QUESTION: Has the Secretary-General set a date yet on which to meet with Republican Congressmen to discuss funding reform issues, particularly pertain to ¦Ileana¨ Ros-Lehtinen's legislation? NESIRKY: Not to my knowledge. What the Secretary-General has said is that he does plan to have such a meeting. And once that is fixed, I am sure we will be able to let you know. Yes, Nick? QUESTION: I was wondering, what is the situation right now with the Libyan Mission to the UN? So, part of the Mission or the Ambassador says one thing and his deputy says another thing. In terms of the point of view of the United Nations, what is the legality when an appointed-by-a-certain-Government official may say things against that Government even though the Government may be accused of violation of international law, and so now it seems like some kind of divide? So, how do you handle these matters, and who is actually from the point of view of the United Nations Secretariat the legitimate representative of Libya right now? NESIRKY: Well, I think I addressed this question earlier in the week. But I am happy to do so again. From a strictly protocol perspective, a country sends a Permanent Representative and provides credentials, which are accepted by the United Nations. And until such time when that country revokes those credentials, those credentials are recognized by the United Nations. And that is something that you will see in diplomatic practice; not just relating to the United Nations. So that's from a protocol point of view. I think that that is what I have on that. Yes, Matthew? QUESTION: I mean, just, so, I mean, you can say that no communication has been received from the Qadhafi Government saying anything about Mr. ¦Ibrahim¨ Dabbashi? I just want to be sure that that is what you are saying. NESIRKY: Well, even when such communication arrives, then obviously we would be able to say something. But to my knowledge, there has been no such communication. QUESTION: And can I ask, I wanted to ask, this is actually, this is sort of, this may also be viewed as protocol, but yesterday after some days of questions, you'd said that Aisha al-Qadhafi is no longer a Goodwill Ambassador. There is a story out of Tripoli in which she says, she is claiming, she is saying she was unaware of the United Nations announcement on Wednesday that she had been dropped as a Goodwill Ambassador. So, I guess I just wanted to know, I am not, I mean, I am not disputing that she is no longer on, but how was she informed? Or what was the basis of saying that she was, was she told that? Because she is saying she wasn't told. NESIRKY: Well, perhaps you could ask UNDP ¦United Nations Development Programme¨ and see; she was a UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, perhaps they can elaborate on precisely how that was communicated. But it has been communicated fairly clearly from me right here. Right, yes, first of all, Masood, and then back to you, yes? QUESTION: Yesterday the Secretary-General made a very strong statement saying that Qadhafi may have committed crimes against humanity. And now the new reports that there are some Libyan forces attacking the protesters and so forth. Is the Secretary-General considering, or will he consider, asking the Security Council to in fact authorize force to remove Mr. Qadhafi by force, deeming it a threat to international peace and security? After making such a strong statement, will he follow up? NESIRKY: He certainly did make a very strong statement yesterday for a very good reason; not least saying that those responsible for the kind of attacks that we have been seeing must be held accountable in courts of law. And as you also know, he was quite explicit about that. He also said in answer to questions there that any further action by the Security Council is really a matter for the Council. But he also said that the international community -- let me just read it out -- I am sure that the international community are considering a broad range of options . And he was asked a couple of times about the kind of topics, and he said he would leave it to the Security Council to discuss and to determine the future course of action. QUESTION: The Secretary-General, as the head of this Organization, can, even under the Charter, recommend to the Security Council what kind of action should be taken... NESIRKY: I am fully aware of Article 99 of the Charter, the same as you are. The point here is that the Secretary-General is in close contact with key Member States, including those in the Security Council, because obviously this is an important moment, as the Secretary-General has repeatedly said. The situation in Libya, in particular at the moment, is unpredictable. So, to cut it short, it really is a matter for the Council and I think that you may well be able to ask them what they are planning to do next. Mr. Abbadi? QUESTION: Martin, should the Human Rights Council decide to set up an investigative team and to dispatch it to Libya, does the Secretary-General assume that Qadhafi will accept the dispatch of such a mission to his country? And if not, what preventive measures have been taken to head off this situation? NESIRKY: Well, I don't think it is for the Secretary-General to assume anything in this case. Let us see what the Human Rights Council decides tomorrow and then we will be able to judge what next steps are necessary to be able to make whatever they decide happen. Yes, Nizar? QUESTION: What we have seen today from the footage coming from Libya is that there is real carnage in the country and Qadhafi did not mince his words that he is going to pursue this brutal campaign to the end. So, why isn't there any meeting today in the Security Council or any consultations regarding Libya? Why doesn't the Secretary-General call an emergency meeting? NESIRKY: Well, Nizar, this sounds like the same question that Masood asked, just in a more loaded way. And I think that the point here is that it is for the Security Council to decide. You can ask the Security Council members what they plan to do, I am sure. Yes? QUESTION: I want to ask about Cote d'Ivoire and also Sri Lanka. In Cote d'Ivoire there was a briefing yesterday given by one of the Security Council ambassadors, on the record, in which he said that... NESIRKY: In or on? QUESTION: On, on. But still out of discretion, but I guarantee that what he said is that, as a Council member, he was surprised that the troops meant to get to Cote d'Ivoire, voted on by the Council in December, not being there was surprising and that, he said, you should ask DPKO ¦Department of Peacekeeping Operations¨ why they are not there yet. So, I wanted, it seems to me, it's, especially with this renewed fighting, that's what sort of brings it to a head. Is there some way to get a statement of what, if DPKO had expected them to get there faster, if this is the fastest that the UN can get troops to a place? What happened that an emergency call to send troops in December is still not acted on in late February? Is there, I mean, do you know, can you give a short answer? NESIRKY: I am sure my colleagues in DPKO are listening right now. QUESTION: The other one is yesterday there was that meeting on the Secretary-General's schedule with the Sri Lankan contingent, including this Shavendra Silva, the Deputy Perm¦anent¨ Rep¦resentative¨, that there is some controversy he was a general at the time of the final stages of the conflict. I wanted to know two things: one, is this the first meeting between the Secretary-General and Mr. Silva; there is some interest in that? And two, what is the readout of the meeting? What, does it, how does this relate to Mr. Ban's panel and to the LLRC ¦Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission¨ of Sri Lanka? And what's the deadline for Mr. Ban's panel? That's the three questions. NESIRKY: Well, the first one: no idea. The second: the high- level delegation from the Government of Sri Lanka, which included the Attorney-General and the Foreign Secretary, paid a courtesy call on the Secretary-General yesterday. This provided an opportunity for the delegation to update the SecretaryGeneral on ongoing post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts, and for an exchange of views on different aspects of those efforts. And that covers the third question as well. QUESTION: Doesn't that mean, I guess I don't mean to, I think even you would, there is some, there has been so much controversy around Mr. Ban had said this panel would go to Sri Lanka; then it was reported that they couldn't, there's been, I know for a fact that there has been a lot of back and forth. Can you say, what, how does this meeting relate to that, pretty, process about which Mr. Ban has spoke in December and January? There is not a word about the panel or about his panel or accountability in that a readout. Is it, was it truly not discussed in the meeting, or is that a mutually agreed statement? NESIRKY: As I say, well, first of all, this is a readout that I am providing you from the UN Secretariat, OK? Let us be very clear about that. The second is that it says what it says. And it talks about post-conflict reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts and for an exchange of views on different aspects of those efforts. To come back to the first part of your follow-up question on the panel, we have said repeatedly that, while useful, it is not essential for the Panel to visit Sri Lanka. There are other ways for the Panel to gather the material that it needs to do the job on accountability that it has been asked to do by the SecretaryGeneral, to advise him. And on the timing, the Panel will let us know when they are ready to let you know. QUESTION: Wasn't it extended, wasn't it the deadline extended to the end of February or was that... NESIRKY: As I said that the panel will let us know when we can let you know what is happening with the report. OK. Yes, Masood, then Mr. Abbadi? QUESTION: Just a follow-up to the earlier question by Nizar. Are you aware of the reports that certain human rights groups who were taking some medicines and food inside Libya were killed at the border and were not allowed to move in with any help at all? NESIRKY: I am not aware of those reports. There are many reports; some, given the kind of difficulties that we have talked about, are difficult to confirm. There are many reports out there. If I hear anything more specific on that, I will be happy to update you. But I don't have anything on that right now. Yes, Mr. Abbadi, we'll make this the last question. QUESTION: You have touched on this before; and I would like to know if there are any developments on the issue. As you are aware, several countries have now evacuated their citizens from Libya, or are in the process of doing so. What is the situation with respect to the UN staff in the country? NESIRKY: Well, as I have mentioned a couple of times, and Mr. Pascoe has mentioned, we do have a presence in Libya; it's not a large presence, but it is still important. These are staff. And I can tell you that our security colleagues are evaluating security conditions on the ground day by day and that the United Nations is looking at evacuation of non-essential personnel and their dependents. QUESTION: Looking at? NESIRKY: Looking at. QUESTION: Doing it now is not an option? NESIRKY: They are looking at it. And they review it every day. OK, thank you very much. Have a good afternoon. END Copyright © 2011 Voxant Headline: UN: WOMEN’S AGENCY TO TAKE LEADING ROLE FOR GENDER EQUALITY Date: 2/24/2011 12:00:00 AM Media Contact: D'Almeida, Kanya Media Outlet: Inter Press Service - United Nations Bureau UNITED NATIONS, Feb. 24, 2011 (IPS/GIN) - After years of planning, fundraising and consultations, U.N. Women was officially launched Thursday evening to much celebration. Drawing luminaries from every realm of the international community, as well as the entertainment, politics, media and film industries, the event was in keeping with the historic moment that U.N. Women marks. Formally known as the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, U.N. Women combines four pre-existing U.N. agencies into one task force that embodies the highest ambitions and aspirations of the drivers of gender equality. From grassroots organisations in far-flung corners of the world, to top-level diplomats, and everyone in between, U.N. Women was saluted as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put an end to gender discrimination, and all its odious expressions and manifestations, throughout the world. "For the first time in history women at the United Nations will have a seat on all the major decisionmaking bodies within the UN," Kathy Peach, chair of the Gender and Development Network Working Group on U.N. Women, and head of external affairs of VSO UK, told IPS. "So for the first time women will have a place at the highest level on bodies such as U.N. AIDS," she added. "Additionally, if U.N. Women gets the money it needs, it will be able to run programmes that tackle all the issues that we know are important to women, including ending violence against women, pushing for women's increased political participation, and creating opportunities for women to earn an income," Peach concluded. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon has been a staunch supporter of U.N. Women since its seeds were sown some years ago. "With the birth of U.N. Women, we welcome a powerful new agent for progress on gender equality and women's empowerment," Ban said. "The challenges are great, but I believe that with the new energy, the new momentum and the new authority that U.N. Women brings, these challenges will be met. True gender equality should be our shared legacy in the 21st Century," he added. Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet was brought on board by Ban as the first executive director of U.N. Women. A long-time champion of gender equality and women's rights, Bachelet emphasised that the establishment of U.N. Women reflects a long history of frustration with the slow pace of change. She noted that U.N. Women was voted into existence unanimously by the 192-member General Assembly following years of advocacy by a spectrum of women's rights advocates including activists, organisers, lawyers, health professionals, and artists. "Think of how much more we can do once women are fully empowered as active agents of change and progress within their societies," Bachelet said. "Historically, we are at a point of great potential and change for women. Now we must seize that opportunity." She added, "My own experience has taught me that there is no limit to what women can do." Despite much-deserved celebration, U.N. Women cannot afford to lose a minute in getting down to solid work. Even on the day of the launch, the organisation's funding remains dismally low – the pledges for 2011 total a mere 55 million dollars, a fraction of what is needed to ensure the agency's smooth take-off. NGOs that have supported and guided the formation of U.N. Women for years are anxious that the massive shortfall in funding will hinder U.N. Women's trajectory even before it has a chance to soar, and have been pushing the governments in their respective countries to hugely step up their funding efforts. VSO UK and Oxfam, two development NGOs that are incredibly invested in the success of U.N. Women, released a report Wednesday called the 'Blueprint for U.N. Women', which details the results of a comprehensive survey that polled the opinions of grassroots women's groups, leaders and activists from over 25 countries on their hopes and expectations of the new agency. According to the report, an overwhelming majority of women believe that ending violence against women must be the first and most urgent priority of U.N. Women. A huge percent of those polled also expressed the opinion that U.N. organisations on the ground have hitherto been constrained by ties to national governments, and were unfamiliar with the situation on the ground. All this must change if U.N. Women is to bypass the flaws and pitfalls of its predecessors. "We hope that U.N. Women can learn from the lessons of past agencies - but this would mean that U.N. Women has to go into countries and talk to local civil society organizations at country-level," Farah Karimi, Executive Director, Oxfam Novib, told IPS, stressing that the Blueprint should guide and instruct U.N. Women as it moves forward. The splendor of the launch, graced by the presence of eminent persons from royalty to celebrities, only serves to solidify the critique that high-level discussions and global policy will not be enough to bring U.N. Women's dreams to fruition. More important than ever are women's voices from the global south, from those places in the world so wracked by destitution and violence that the pomp of events such as these cannot even be imagined. Copyright © 2011 Global Information Network