Chair of the Commission on the Status of Women, Ms Marjon V Kamara, stated “the annual sessions of the Commission on the Status of Women are a "must-attend" on the calendars of the global gender equality community. It is the time when we gather to take stock, rejoice in progress made, rally around key issues and commit to move forward to bring real change to the lives of women and girls around the globe.”
Ms Kamara also noted “One of the key roles of the Commission on the Status of Women is to monitor progress and address remaining gaps in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.”
The CSW56 priority theme is for 2012 is the empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication; development and current challenges. The Commission will examine the many contributions of rural women to the economy and their communities, and the challenges they face.
The Canadian delegation met with Senior Staff from Status of Women Canada to discuss the resolutions and recommendations that will be presented at the CSW 56 over the next two weeks.
The Canadian NGO delegation feels that it is essential that Women’s voices be heard in all their diversities - especially those of grass roots and marginalized women in both formal and informal methods of engagement.
We are extremely excited to be participating in the CSW 56 representing Canadian Trade Union Women. We will continue to provide you with updates of activities throughout the week.
In Sisterhood and Solidarity,
Julie White - Director of CAW Women’s Department.
Cheryl Robinson - CAW 2002 Vice President.
