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Ms. Evelyn Dürmayer, Chair of NGO CSW Vienna, Calls for Optional Protocol to CEDAW at CSW69. During the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Chair of NGO CSW Vienna, Ms. Evelyn Dürmayer, used her time at the NGO Briefing at the United Nations to support the call for a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW to end violence against women and girls. “This is a very crucial moment in the history of the women's movement and the CEDAW to consider this new Optional Protocol,” she said. “Until we resolve this issue, we will not have peace in the world.” Along with those currently supportive of the effort — 17 nations, the African Union, thousands of women's rights activists and organizations and the former and current Special Rapporteurs on violence against women and girls — she called on NGOs across the globe to join the call. “It should also be our initiative as NGOs worldwide to be part of this movement to create a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW because this would include women who are not part of a regional convention and this is very crucial,” she said. Thank you Ms. Dürmayer for your support and for your ongoing work for women and girls around the world. #CSW69 #CSW #NGOCSW #INGOs #everywomantreaty #EndVAWG #GenderEquality #ForAllWomenandGirls https://lnkd.in/geneURG9

CSW69 Attendees!? Don't miss this important session tomorrow on Women and Health: Beijing+30- Achievements, Gaps, Challenges, Solutions! March 19, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern? Location: Church Center of the UN, 8th Floor, 777 United Nations Plaza Speakers: Ms. Veronica-Rodriguez-Torres, MD, President, Pan American Women’s Alliance, President MWIA Mexico Ms. Orchid Alexander, MD, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Morristown NJ Medical Center Ms. Rhema Joy Hooper, MWIA Youth Representative, Lehigh College of Health Ms. Patricia Elias, Chief, Global Diplomatic Campaign, Every Woman Treaty Ms. Olga Tzortzatou Nanopoulos, Soroptimist International No registration needed – join us!? Soroptimist International HQ Every Woman Treaty American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) International Health Awareness Network #CSW69 #EveryWomanTreaty?

CSW69 – A first week full of exchanges and engagements! This first week of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York was marked by inspiring meetings and high-level discussions on gender equality and the fight against violence against women and girls. Every Woman Treaty had the honor of attending strategic sessions and speaking with African First Ladies, Ministers in charge of gender and women's rights, as well as many actors committed to advancing women's rights internationally. These exchanges strengthen our resolve to advocate for stronger legal mechanisms, including through a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW to end violence against women and girls. This week looks just as promising, with highlights to come. Let's stay mobilized to advance women's rights and strengthen international protection against gender-based violence! Let's continue the dialogue and the action! #CSW69 #CEDAW #EndVAWG #humanrights #everywomantreaty #womenrights #EndVAWG

Every Woman Treaty, The Carter Center and Soroptimist International HQ hosted a high-level parallel event on the need for a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW to end violence against women and girls at the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women. ? The conversation was an opportunity to engage more women’s rights activists and organizations on the need for a binding instrument specific to addressing this widespread human rights violation. Former UN Special Rapporteurs on violence against women Prof Rashida Manjoo and Dr. Dubravka ?imonovi? detailed how the global framework on violence against women and girls has become stronger over the last few decades, but that a new Optional Protocol to CEDAW is necessary to put ending violence against women and girls within a binding, hard law treaty framework. Amid the news that one in four countries experienced a backlash on women’s rights in 2024, women’s rights activists must come together to ensure women’s human rights are protected and every woman and girl can exercise her right to a life free from violence. We are grateful for the time and expertise of Prof. Manjoo and Dr. ?imonovi? and to The Carter Center and Soroptimist International HQ for their ongoing partnership and commitment to women’s rights. #CSW69 #CSW #GenderEquality #ForAllWomenAndGirls #EndVAWG Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZWeiUER

Starting sonn, Join us! Join Every Woman Treaty The Carter Center and Soroptimist International HQ for a powerful CSW69 Parallel Event to advance the movement to end violence against women and girls! More Details: Today – 13th March 2025 Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET Venue: SA Auditorium - Salvation Army, 221 E. 52nd St., New York, NY 10022 (between 2nd & 3rd Ave) Scan the QR Code to register. Speakers:? - H.E. Prof. Rashida Manjoo, Former UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls? - H.E. Dr. Dubravka Simonovic, Former UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls - Mrs. Leigh Ellwoodbrown, Director of Advocacy, Soroptimist International? - Ms. Karin Ryan, Senior Policy Advisor, The Carter Center - Ms. Patricia Elias, Head of Global Diplomatic Campaign, Every Woman Treaty Be part of this crucial conversation and help drive global change! #CSW69 #EveryWomanTreaty #EndVAWG

What a joy to see so many new and familiar faces at our Coalition Gathering yesterday! It is a true privilege to gather in person - and to work together to create a more equal and just world. #CSW69 #CSW #genderequality #EndVAWG #everywomantreaty #ForAllWomenandGirls

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Proud to take part in this powerful event! #ForAllWomenAndGirls #EndVAWG

Equality for women and girls is a human right. It is the foundation of sustainable development and lasting peace.? Antonio Guterres- Secretary General of the UN. #CSW69 #EveryWomanTreaty

Coming Thursday! Join Every Woman Treaty, The Carter Center and Soroptimist International HQ for a powerful CSW69 Parallel Event to advance the movement to end violence against women and girls! More Details: 13th March 2025 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM ET SA Auditorium - Salvation Army, 221 E. 52nd St., New York, NY 10022 (between 2nd & 3rd Ave) Scan the QR Code to register. Speakers:? - H.E. Prof. Rashida Manjoo, Former UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls? - H.E. Dr. Dubravka Simonovic, Former UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls - Mrs. Leigh Ellwoodbrown, Director of Advocacy, Soroptimist International? - Ms. Karin Ryan, Senior Policy Advisor, The Carter Center - Ms. Patricia Elias, Head of Global Diplomatic Campaign, Every Woman Treaty Be part of this crucial conversation and help drive global change! #CSW69 #EveryWomanTreaty