Raise Your Voice for Beijing +15

In preparation for the Beijing +15 conference, the United Nations is facilitating an online discussion forum to spread ideas and opinions on women’s rights. The conference serves to complete a 15-year review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform of Action, a plan that includes the promotion of equal rights and the advancement of women around the world. Topics on the online forum will incorporate these goals.

From November 16-December 11 the online discussion topic is violence against women, and will be moderated by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The second discussion will take place from November 18- December 16 and will focus on women and the economy, moderated by the World Bank.

Join the discussion here!

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By vital voices staff on November 17th 2009 in International

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