ABOUT US
The Women’s Major Group was created at the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where governments recognized Women as one of the nine important groups in society for achieving sustainable development. The WMG is an official participant in the United Nations processes on Sustainable Development. Other processes use the major group or similar systems, with the WMG active in the processes of the United Nations Environment Program since 1996.
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, [...]
