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UN 67th CSW Parallel Event "New Generation of Story Tellers" & Film

Details: Category: World Hot News; Published: Saturday, 11 March 2023 06:47; Written by Gentry

Eduter`s Note:''New Generation of Story Tellers & Leaders'' in Partnership with "Visions of Peace Initiative," was highlight women who use film, media, and the arts gather to highlight how their stories have impacted a new generation of story tellers leading the digital era and impacting rural communities with the presence of Founder Her Majesty Queen Angelique-Monet, The Queen Consort of Eti-Oni, Osun State Nigeria

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Keynote Speaker: Cheryl Halpern (Founder of Visions of Peace Initiative , HQ Creative LLC) USA

Goodwill Greetings: Her Excellency Dr. Mrs. Olufolake Abdulrazaq (1st Lady of Kwara State, Nigeria)

SPECIAL FILM SCREENING OF: HOLY PROSTITUTION Directed by Cheryl Halpern & Princess Natasha Damatra

Synopsis: “Holy Prostitution” documents the experience of a young woman in a Mut'ah marriage which is also known as a ‘marriage of convenience’. The practice of Mut'ah marriage is regarded by many as an exploitative form of legalized prostitution and is widely banned. This film explores this young Indonesian woman's experience in the Puncak region through her own testimonial and re-enactments.

Additional Speakers:

Princess Natasha Dematra (Award Winning Youth Filmmaker) Indonesia

Kayla Lookinghorse-Smith (Native American Elder & Fashion Designer) USA

Jessica Mackin (Co-Publisher of James Lane Post) USA

Lucia Kaiser (Award winning Film & Television Producer/Humanitarian)

J.D. Rose (Studio News Director NYC area)

Jagrit Bajwa (Youth Leader/ New Generation In Action’s A.F.I. World Peace Initiative)

African Union: UN Women CSW67 Side event Focus on the intersections of gender and education

Details: Category: World Hot News; Published: Friday, 10 March 2023 06:54; Written by Gentry

Editor's note: On March 9th, during the 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women held by UN Women, the Permanent Observer Mission of the African Union to the United Nations held a side event.

The African Union CIEFFA, CARE International, and the UN Girls’ Education Initiative (UNGEI) are organizing this session on the sidelines of CSW67, which was bring together policy makers, experts, donors, youth and civil society actors at the intersections of gender and education to discuss best practices, challenges and recommendations for providing holistic gender transformative education for all.  The discussion was specifically looked at evidence of what works in promoting gender transformative education and what types of policies, actions and resources (including digital resources) are needed from governments, donors, civil society, young activists and other stakeholders in order to implement approaches that demonstrate impact on advancing gender transformative education and accelerating girls’ learning and retention on the African continent, particularly among the most marginalized, in all their diversity. 

There is a growing pan-African movement towards gender equality and equity through quality education provision for marginalized communities, especially and including girls.  While global statistics suggest primary educational access has reached gender parity, in many contexts, girls continue to face specific and unique barriers to education, including the increased gender digital gap.

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The 19th Celebrates: International Women's Day,Errin Haines interviews U.S. Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield

Details: Category: World Hot News; Published: Wednesday, 08 March 2023 05:53; Written by Gentry

The 19th is heading to New York City for the first time for a special event to kick off International Women’s Day. The 19th editor-at-large, Errin Haines, was interviewed U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The live, wide-ranging conversation will explore her career in foreign service, the state of gender equality around the world, and how the Biden administration is centering women and girls in their policies.

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The 19th is heading to New York City for the first time for a special event to kick off International Women’s Day. Our editor-at-large, Errin Haines, will interview U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield. The live, wide-ranging conversation will explore her career in foreign service, the state of gender equality around the world, and how the Biden administration is centering women and girls in their policies.

STARS CGI Ushering a New Era of Leadership at Nike New York Headquarters

Details: Category: World Hot News; Published: Wednesday, 08 March 2023 22:22; Written by Gentry

Editor's note:Sports Training and Role Models for Success Citywide Girls Initiative (STARS CGI) is an initiative of the New York City Council created to support the healthy development of girls and young women of color to overcome the barriers to success, grow emotionally, academically and physically stronger—and become the leaders of their communities.

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This was a conversation among decision makers and influencers in the public and private sectors to discuss:

The impact of the pandemic on mental health, and the shift in our leadership styles to better support our peers and young people.
The trickle down effect within the non profit space - how does the shift in leadership then correlate to the ways in which we engage the girls and gender expansive youth we serve.
Local government's plans to support New Yorkers, given their current stance on Mental Health.

Please click on YouTube for the live broadcast of the day

Turkish House：Empowering Women and Girls: Preparing for Leadership in this Digital Age

Details: Category: World Hot News; Published: Wednesday, 08 March 2023 05:53; Written by Gentry

Editor's note This event is an opportunity to advocate for and to help prepare our women and girls to compete on the global stage and to empower them in this era of rapid technological change. This is consistent with the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, specifically, Goal 5, Empowering Women and Girls, and Goal 4, Quality Education for All.