The Global Connections for Women Foundation (GC4W) join forces with the World We Want 2015 and the UN Millennium Development Goals in an interactive Twitter Chat that will take place on Wednesday at July 8th, 2015, from 1PM-2PM est. We strongly believe this is a great way to inspire active participation among the millennials and to showcase what is meant by…
The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Sam Kutesa held a high level 2-day meeting on Climate Change at United Nations Headquarters in New York (ECOSOC) – to ensure that leaders take ambitious decisions to reduce poverty, inequality and to take actions that protects our planet. The United Nations Official Press release can be found here: http://www.un.org/press/en/2015/ga11660.doc.htm On Tuesday, June…
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ATTENTION YOUNG GLOBAL LEADERS. CALLING ALL #FIVEFORFIVE CHAMPIONS! Are you a young global leader? Ever dream of attending an event at the United Nations? Want to be surrounded by likeminded individuals, who believe they can shape our world? If this is you, then become a #FiveforFive Champion for a chance to be our Guest at the upcoming Youth Assembly at the…
General Assembly Concludes Two-Day Climate Change Event with Speakers Urging Sustained Political Momentum for Robust Actions to Mitigate Impacts. The President of the General Assembly, H.E. Mr. Sam Kutesa held a high level meeting on Climate Change at United Nations Headquarters in New York (ECOSOC) – to ensure that leaders take ambitious decisions to reduce poverty, inequality and to take actions that protects…
Launched in 2012, the African Women Program for Leadership (AWLEAD) is a 12-week rigorous training, that helps young women of African Descent between the age of 18 and 25 are afforded an opportunities to improve and gain Professional skills, Career Guidance, Knowledge and Networks to meet their life goals and aspirations, so that they can effectively contribute to Africa’s Development. The African Women Program for Leadership…
A GC4W Afterwork Fundraiser hosted by New York Finest, DJ Mr. Famous to support the GC4W New School Development Project for Disabled Girls in Karamajiji, Abuja (Nigeria) and we are grateful for his generous support for our cause. A special thank you to our partners and sponsors: DJ Mr. Famous, TAJ Restaurant & Lounge, Keyshia Cole (Grammy Award Winning Recording…
“Achieving gender equality requires a reconfiguration of power relations. That includes redefining our deeply-ingrained perceptions of masculinity and fatherhood. Fathers can help break the cycle of violence and discrimination against women by modeling equality, respect for diversity, empathy, and human rights of the next generation.” Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director UN Women. The MenCare Campaign was led in collaboration with the…
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“States Parties recognize that women and girls with disabilities are subject to multiple discriminations, and in this regard shall take measures to ensure the full and equal enjoyment by them of all their human rights and fundamental freedoms.” UN General Assembly adopted the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 13 December 2006. On 9 June, UN Women, the Permanent Mission…
