The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) and The Inclusivity Project (TIP) are advancing a community-led advocacy agenda for the 71st session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW71), to be held in New York from 8 to 19 March 2027. Through regional and global youth consultations, engagement in…
The representation of youth from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) at the UN General Assembly Third Committee Youth Forum in 2026 marks another important step towards ensuring that historically marginalised young people are recognised in global decision-making.At this year’s forum, Millena Reljic, a 30-year-old Roma woman from Europe, brought the concerns of CDWD…
Communities discriminated on work and descent call for recognition, dignity, meaningful participation and equitable access to water, sanitation and climate resilience. The Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) has released six policy briefs and a focus on women, water and dignity for the 2026 UN Water Conference. The package urges governments to…
When we talk about climate change, we often focus on rising temperatures, extreme weather, and environmental damage. But behind these headlines are human stories and many of them are still not being heard. Read more here. At a recent event during the Commission on the Status of Women, activists and community leaders came together to…
“When Roma women bring cases to court, they are not only defending their own rights. They are challenging systems that have excluded generations and reshaping the meaning of equality in Europe“ ~ Senada Sali On International Women’s Day, we recognise the vital role Roma women play in advancing justice and equality across Europe. Through courage,…
