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?? Thank You for Joining Us at GQUAL’s Side Event! We are grateful to everyone who participated in "The Tipping Point: Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait." Special thanks to our panelists for their invaluable insights and to all attendees for contributing to this important conversation. In the context of CSW69 and Beijing+30, today’s discussions brought together State representatives, leaders, experts, and advocates to assess progress, share strategies, and chart the way forward to ensure women’s equal and inclusive participation in international decision-making. Key takeaways from today’s discussions: ?? International law is a critical tool in driving systemic change. ?? Data and research strengthen advocacy and accountability. ?? Institutional reforms are essential to making gender parity a lasting reality. This event was not just a reflection on past achievements—it was a call to action. Strengthening alliances and taking bolder steps to accelerate change is more urgent than ever. GQUAL will be at #CSW69 all week—let’s keep the conversation going! Reach out if you’d like to connect, and stay tuned for more insights from today’s discussions. Maria Noel Leoni Zardo Viviana Krsticevic Claudia Martin Alison Holder Sarah Barton Carla Serazzi Rea Abada Chiongson Claudette Segura Alejandra Vicente Judit Arenas #ClaudiaFlores #AnaPelaez #CSW69 #GQUALCampaign

What a fantastic event organised by GQUAL Campaign on the occasion of #CSW69 in New York! A shout out to Maria Noel Leoni Zardo Alejandra Vicente Milena Sterio @Jessica Corsi Alison Holder #Beijing30 #ForAllWomenandGirls #IWD50

What a fantastic event organised by GQUAL Campaign on the occasion of #CSW69 in New York! A shout out to Maria Noel Leoni Zardo Alejandra Vicente Milena Sterio @Jessica Corsi Alison Holder #Beijing30 #ForAllWomenandGirls #IWD50

We had a wonderful time participating in the rich and insightful discussions at "The Tipping Point: Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait." It was a privilege to join such a dynamic panel and contribute to a conversation that emphasized the urgent need for systemic change. ?? While we’ve seen progress in women’s leadership in spaces like parliaments and COP delegations, better data is urgently needed to track representation across sectors like media, business, and local governance. ?? As our Executive Director, Alison Holder, noted, data plays a crucial role in strengthening advocacy efforts, mobilizing action, and fueling accountability. Our coalition members—from Kenya to Indonesia to Guatemala—are proof that data-driven advocacy drives real changes in policies, laws, and budgets, whether at the local, national, regional, or global level. This event underscored that with the right data and resources, we can build the frameworks and reforms needed to ensure women’s equal and inclusive participation in international decision-making. We look forward to continuing these vital conversations throughout #CSW69 and beyond. Let’s keep the momentum going! GQUAL Campaign #WomensLeadership Clinton Global Initiative IDLO - International Development Law Organization APCO UN Working Group on discrimination against women and girls #GenderData #DataDrivenAdvocacy #Factivist #DataForChange #Factivism

Today, I had the honor of representing Hace La Fuerza at the incredibly relevant event organized by GQUAL Campaign – “Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait.” In the context of #CSW69 and #Beijing+30, this event brought us together to reflect on our progress—not only to learn from what we’ve accomplished, but also to turn those reflections into actionable strategies for tackling the challenges still ahead in advancing women’s leadership. Some of the key takeaways from today’s discussions: ?? Data collection and analysis are critical for driving more effective advocacy campaigns, developing a shared language for stakeholder engagement, making our narratives adaptable, and crafting strategies that address systemic issues. ?? Intentional, State-level commitment is essential to making gender parity a lasting reality. States must not only commit to explicitly supporting gender parity at the international level through specific actions, but also concrete steps domestically, including institutional reforms, policy-making, and financial commitments. ?? Forward-thinking strategies must address both the needs and contextual challenges of advancing gender parity. To achieve effective outcomes, these strategies must be flexible, adapting in response to changing circumstances. Looking forward to continuing this important work alongside all of you! #WomensLeadership #GenderParity #InclusiveLeadership #8M

Ayer, un varón fue elegido como nuevo Secretario General de la OEA, en un proceso en el que, una vez más, los Estados no presentaron candidaturas de mujeres para el cargo. En 77 a?os, ninguna mujer ha ocupado esta posición. El nuevo SG tiene la gran oportunidad y responsabilidad de velar porque la organización avance en la protección de los pilares de la organización, incluyendo la promoción de la democracia y el derecho a la igualdad de todas las personas y la representación igualitaria de las mujeres, incluyendo en la organización. Ante esto, los Estados Miembros tienen también una oportunidad para avanzar: por primera vez, una mujer calificada podría ser nombrada Secretaria General Adjunta. Sobre este tema, Viviana Krsticevic, Directora Ejecutiva de Center for Justice and International Law - CEJIL e integrante del Secretariado de GQUAL, conversó con CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation reflexionando sobre la falta de representación de mujeres en el liderazgo de la OEA y la importancia de asegurar procesos más igualitarios en el futuro. "La exclusión de las mujeres limita las opciones y el talento disponible para liderar la OEA." ??Lee la entrevista completa aquí: https://lnkd.in/dHP2dRUt

?? Introducing The GQUAL Toolkit! Women remain underrepresented in international human rights leadership, largely due to opaque and complex selection processes. In addition, gender parity is rarely a requirement in these processes. These barriers prevent many women, especially those from the Global South and underrepresented groups, from accessing key positions. https://lnkd.in/ezAPNWKm Enter the GQUAL Toolkit— a practical, user-friendly resource designed to demystify selection processes, highlight barriers, and provide actionable insights for advocacy & reform. The tool is designed to help: ? Clarify the rules, steps, and key actors in international human rights selection processes ? Highlight barriers and opportunities for reform ? Make gender equality standards easier to access and use for advocacy ? Strengthen the representation of women from the Global South and underrepresented groups The Toolkit currently includes guides for the United Nations Special Procedures and the Inter-American System of Human Rights—with more selection processes to be added soon! By understanding appointment processes, we can push for greater transparency and work toward more equitable leadership in human rights institutions. Explore the GQUAL Toolkit https://lnkd.in/ezAPNWKm and help share it to make international human rights leadership more inclusive and transparent! ?? We invite you to discover more here: https://lnkd.in/etuv8UqE

GQUAL Side Event: The Tipping Point – Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait In the context of CSW69 and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, we are bringing together leaders, experts, and advocates to reflect on a decade of progress and the urgent steps needed to achieve gender parity in global decision-making spaces. As we celebrate GQUAL’s 10th anniversary, this event is a crucial moment to reinforce our collective commitment to ensuring equal and inclusive participation for women in international decision-making spaces. We will explore key questions shaping the future of women’s leadership: ?? How can international law drive lasting change? ?? What role do data and research play in breaking systemic barriers? ?? How can institutions be transformed to guarantee inclusive leadership? Stay tuned for insights and key takeaways from the discussion! Maria Noel Leoni Zardo Viviana Krsticevic Claudia Martin Alison Holder Sarah Barton Carla Serazzi Rea Abada Chiongson Claudette Segura Alejandra Vicente Judit Arenas #ClaudiaFlores #AnaPelaez #CSW69 #GQUALCampaign

?? GQUAL is getting ready for #CSW69! If you’ll be there, reach out and connect with us—let’s work together to advance women's equal representation in international decision-making spaces. We’re kicking off the week with our side event tomorrow morning: The Tipping Point: Why Women’s Leadership in International Decision-Making Spaces Can’t Wait. Stay tuned for more updates! #GQUALatCSW69