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 Posted - 14 Mar 2008 : 18:02:47
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World Women Speak Out
“Political Will Must Translate Into Financial Commitment” Says Delegates At CSW 52
Amie Sillah
News from New York
CSW 52 Theme: Financing Gender Equality and Empowering Women: What is the commission on the status of women? The CSW provides a distinct place in the UN agenda that is entirely devoted to examining the state of progress for women. Women still comprise the majority of the world’s absolute poor and those without access to education. Additionally disparities in equal pay for equal work, unpaid work, continued high maternal mortality, prominent HIV infection rates and a pandemic of violence against women are clear indicators that our commitments to these gender specific issues must be redoubled. The special needs of all women, young girls to older women, must be recognized in a context of clear-cut human rights.
“This year’s theme financing for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women highlights the necessity for ensuring that women are a part of the financial process at all levels. More than political will is necessary; it is the financial resources that make the commitment a reality.
We have reached a point where many member states have pledged their support but now we need action. And for this, women have to be at the table, lead the process, lending their voices, their experiences and their unique perspectives.
Women must have the tools and the training and the will necessary to achieve financial equality. Political will must translate into financial commitment” says the delegates and Expert Group Report at CSW 52.
It was an exciting and rewarding two weeks, a time of great optimism and energy. It was also very productive as the women of the world bring their expertise and experience to the meetings and share them with others who have come from around the world.
The trip was sponsored by African Centre for Democracy and Human Rights Studies (ACDHRS).
Source: Foroyaa Newspaper Burning Issues
Issue No. 31/2008, 14-16 2008
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