News & Events
Stay informed about all news from the Women’s Major Group. Here you can find the latest articles, events, campaigns, tools and more related to sustainable development, Agenda 2030, sustainable development goals, indicators, the high level political forum, etc …
ECERFSD 2018, CS Pre-Meeting: Marianne Haslegrave’s Intervention
“Where do we stand with the indicator framework?” Read Marianne Haslegrave's (Commat) combined statement comments delivered on behalf of the Women's Major Group at CS Pre-meeting to UNECE Regional [...]
Global SDG7 Conference
"The global SDG7 conference will bring together key stakeholders from Governments, UN system and other international organizations, the private sector, and civil society to engage in a dialogue that [...]
Save the date! Energy Democracy, Just and Equitable Transition and Realizing the 2030 Agenda
"A vital part of realising SDG 7 is the necessary transition to renewable, clean energy worldwide. This transition needs to be just and equitable, and should come with a transformation, not just in [...]
UN WOMEN’s Report on Gender in all SDGs
"This ‘twin track’ approach, which originates from the Beijing Platform for Action, was a strategic priority for women’s rights organizations, which formed broad-based coalitions, such as the Women’ [...]
Women’s Major Group Meeting During the Global SDG7 Conference in Bangkok, 2018
Join the WMG Asia Organizing Partner Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law & Development (APWLD) meet and greet for WMG members. The meeting will take place after the side event on Energy Democracy, [...]
Advancing the 2030 Agenda: Interlinkages and Common Themes at the HLPF 2018
"The UN Division for Sustainable Development will hold an expert group meeting (EGM) titled 'Advancing the 2030 Agenda: Interlinkages and Common Themes at the HLPF 2018' in preparation for the 2018 [...]
Women’s Major Group End of the Year Call
If you missed the call or want to see the presentation again, register here to access the recording. [...]
UNEA-3 “Pollution Free Periods – Addressing Pollution and Health Risks from Unsustainable Menstrual Hygiene Materials
"Stop commodifying periods - more health research to understand safe options for menstrual hygiene and care". Read the Women's Major Group proposition, key points and recommendations on the theme [...]
UNEA 3: Strengthening Gender Policies for a Toxic-free Planet
Save the date, Join us at the UNEA 3! "What has Gender got to do with Chemicals? strengthening gender policies for a pollution free planet". Download the invitation here. Date: Tuesday, 5 Dec 2017 [...]
Press Release: Attacks on Environmental Women Human Rights Defenders Unacceptable
"This year has been the deadliest year for environmental women human rights and environmental defenders, protecting their indigenous land and resources as they face increased crackdowns, violence, [...]