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Gender-responsive policies necessary to make migration and development work for women

[Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 11 March 2010] Women are the new face of migration, migrating independently in larger and larger numbers. Six case studies from four continents show that migrant women face different difficulties and make different gains. All of the studies show the need to overcome obstacles to gender equality to reach women’s full empowerment and for the origin and destination countries to be able to link migration and development.

Virtual Dialogue on Gender Training for Humanitarian Aid

The Gender Training Community of Practice started its Fourth Virtual Dialogue on "Gender Training for Humanitarian Aid" on March 15 until April 2, 2010.

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International Women’s Day 2010: UN-INSTRAW Salutes Women’s Voices around the Globe

On the 8th of March, International Women’s Day, the United Nations International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women salutes women around the world who are doing their part to advance the standing of women.

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UN-INSTRAW and PROCASUR to Host Learning Pathway

UN-INSTRAW and PROCASUR to host a Learning Pathway “Strengthening Participation and Impact of Women Local Government Authorities of the Andean Region and Central America” in Ecuador and Costa Rica, April 11th – 18th, 2010.

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UN-INSTRAW to Present at CSW 2010

UN-INSTRAW is pleased to announce our presence at the 54th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) at the UN headquarters in New York City from March 1-12, 2010. Each side event will discuss key topics that reflect the current work of INSTRAW.

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New social media platform for the Gender Training Community of Practice

UN-INSTRAW is renovating its global Gender Training Community of Practice with an innovative social media virtual platform that will strengthen active participation, dialogue and the exchange of information on gender training and capacity development.

To have a look at the new platform, click here !