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HLPF 2020 Interventions by WMG members
In this year's virtual High-Level Political Forum for Sustainable Development (HLPF), feminists of Women's Major Group came together to draft interventions, 12 of which we were able to deliver in offi [...]
Intervention in WSSCC/OHCHR/WaterAid Roundtable July 23
WMG member Shaila Shahid, Senior Advisor of Climate Change, DRR, and Gender at the International Centre for Climate Change and Development (ICCCAD), gave an intervention on most vulnerable groups livi [...]
HLPF 2020 Alternative VNR Reports by Our Members
Similar to previous years, the Women's Major Group's members throughout the World, have prepared Alternative / Shadow Reports for their countries' Voluntary National Reviews (VNRs). The list of [...]
WMG joins 180+ organizations for a Binding Treaty to regulate corporate power
WMG joins more than 180 organizations and 75+ individuals to call onto the member states for "advancing towards the adoption of a Binding Instrument on Transnational Companies and OBEs." "The COVID-1 [...]
350+ Groups Call onto UN and Member States for Strong Civil Society Inclusion in UN Virtual Meetings
More than 350 organizations from throughout the World have signed an "An Open Call for Strong and Inclusive Civil Society Engagement at UN Virtual Meetings." Initiated by the Women's Major Grou [...]
Draft Short Report from Major Groups and Stakeholders from UNEA5
Last week, the Women's Major Group had a strong presence at the online consultations with Major Groups and other Stakeholders and the bureau of Member States for UNEA 5. Representing WMG, Isis Alvarez [...]
From The Pandemic to 2030: Feminists Want System Change
COVID-19 crisis have brought to light many of the systemic issues that have been widening inequalities, throughout the world. Women, girls and gender non-confirming people have been gravely and dispr [...]
From The Pandemic to 2030: Feminists Want System Change
COVID-19 crisis have brought to light many of the systemic issues that have been widening inequalities, throughout the world. Women, girls and gender non-confirming people have been gravely and dispr [...]
WMG HLPF 2020 Position Paper is Out!
Women's Major Group's 2020 High-Level Political Forum Sectoral Position Paper is out! "In order not to lose the gains and the promises of these anniversaries we commemorate, feminist, women’s, girl-le [...]
WMG response to the Letter from the UNEA President on the Ministerial Declaration
Women's Major Group developed a response to the Letter from the UN Environment Assembly President on the Ministerial Declaration, which was sent on April 24. You may find our complete response letter [...]