Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent - GFoD

Commission on the Status of Women NGO Side Virtual Event : Feminization of poverty- How does poverty affect the lives of women discriminated against on work and descent?
2024-03-15 11:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Online: Zoom
Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD), along with partner entities: European Roma Grassroots Organisations Network (ERGO), Feminist Collective of Romani Gender Experts, and Romalitico – Institute for Research and Policy Analysis organise a side event focusing on addressing the intersectionality of discrimination, marginalization and poverty faced by women from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD).
Women part of CDWD are regarded as one the most vulnerable groups in terms of social, economic, and political development. They experience intersectional discrimination and oppression because of overlapping social constructs of ability, age, work, caste, class, and gender. The main challenge of CDWD women initially is seen in the lack of available disaggregated data and a focus on their specific needs in policy documents. Making progress towards greater inclusion of CDWD women and girls is not only a human rights imperative, but the recognition of their existence and addressing our challenges is one of the best ways to move forward in ensuring that CDWD are able to access education, health services, social benefits and employment opportunities.
Both poverty and gender inequality represent distinct forms of social injustice, posing significant threats to human rights, individual well-being, and the realization of one’s full potential in life, as emphasized in the human development approach. Despite ongoing efforts to advance gender equality, women continue to occupy an underprivileged position in our societies, consequently facing an increased susceptibility to poverty. Women grappling with poverty encounter a dual risk and injustice, both based on their gender and economic status. Poverty and gender are intertwined, and in the past decade, there has been a growing use of the term ‘feminization of poverty’ to describe the increasing proportion of women among those living in poverty, especially women discrimination on work and descent (such as Dalit, Roma, Quilombola, Burakumin). Some of the factors contributing to the feminization of poverty include intersectional discrimination, distribution of resources within households influenced by patriarchal values, lower rate of education and employment caused by systemic discrimination, unequal access to property, inadequate childcare, segregation in education, lack of access to digitalization etc.
During this event, together with representatives of communities discriminated against on work and descent we aim to explore the nuances of how different groups of women experience poverty. Moreover, the event will also provide us with the platform to present good practices which have successfully helped women and girls in poverty.
During the event, we will also launch a regional report on the situation of Roma women in Europe!
Keynote speech

Penda Mbow, Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar

Moderator:

Marija Sulejmanova, Romalitico – Institute for Research and Policy Analysis

Speakers:

Claudia González, Feminist Collective of Romani Gender Expert
Queen Bisseng, Central Africa Human Rights Defenders Network and GFoD
Vercilene, Coordenação Nacional de Articulação das Comunidades Negras Rurais Quilombolas
Logeswary Ponniah, Women Solidarity Front, Kandy
Isabela Mihalache, Senior Advocacy Officer at ERGO Network

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Time: March 15, 2024 11:30 – 12:30 ET/ 16:30 CET
Zoom Link : https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkdeiqrD8qEtF-TXR89mI3IeLs-EfZCfT-

Addressing the root causes of poverty among women and girls from descent communities and the impact of UN Programming and NGOs to eradicate stigma
2024-03-13 13:15 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | New York
Official side event during the CSW68 Forum 11 – 22 March 2024
Registration link : https://eu.jotform.com/form/240416061960046
In the context of the sixty-eighth session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Permanent Mission of Nepal to the UN in New York alongside UN Woman, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Global Forum of Communities discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD) will hold a side event focusing on descent-based communities and the unique discriminatory practices they are experiencing based on the idea of “purity and pollution” often tied to ancestral or present occupations.
The event will address the intersectionality of discrimination, marginalization and poverty, and highlight experiences and program interventions which foster liberation and the eradication of the myth of untouchability and social exclusion.
For more details, please refer to the Concept note.
List and details of Speaker
Date: 13th March 2024
Time: 1:15 PM EST
Registration link : https://eu.jotform.com/form/240416061960046

LNOB: Poverty and discrimination among Roma and Diaspora from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD
2024-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online: Zoom
Discrimination based on Work and Descent (DWD) affects more than 270 million people worldwide, with about 15 million Roma and other communities DWD diaspora in Europe, such as Dalits and Haratins. CDWD are regarded as the most vulnerable groups in terms of social, economic, and political development. They experience intersectional discrimination and oppression because of overlapping social constructs of ability, age, work, caste, class, ethnicity and gender.

This event aims to:

spotlight the discrimination and poverty faced by CDWD and to emphasise the importance of addressing multiple layers of discrimination for effective policy formulation and societal change or transformation.

share practices, innovative steps, and initiatives from a variety of DWD communities

representatives and stakeholders working on eradicating poverty and reducing discrimination, as a way to accelerate progress on SDG 1.

create a space for discussing current challenges and areas of improvement in the ECE region with regards to SGD 1 and its linkage to Roma and CDWD.

scale up cooperation on the larger issue of discrimination and access to decent jobs.

showcase work at the European and country level that addresses the specific experiences of poverty among CDWD.

List of Speaker
Kapitolina Kondur, ICO Chiricli
Sheila Habib, European Network Against Poverty
Swati Kamblé, independent consultant, India
Diko Hanoune, Association of Mauritanian Haratins in Europe
Lead organizers: Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent
Contributors: The European Roma Grassroot Organizations Network
Focal points: Torotcoi Simona, Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent
E-Mail: simona@globalforumcdwd.org
Registration: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-GoqTwvE9XNbwcBFKNopEP_mgH3b8cI

Official Side Event to Forum on Minority Issues
2023-11-30
Join us online or in Geneva for our official side event during the 2023 UN Forum on Minority Issues! With a high profile panel, this event will focus on building on regional recognition towards a resolution on the rights of communities discriminated on work and descent. Show your support and follow the event remotely at : https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof–tqT8jEtPqXCQ_-pEoQ4ysO9RN1oOY

FR :
Rejoignez-nous en ligne ou à Genève pour notre événement parallèle officiel lors du Forum de l’ONU 2023 sur les questions relatives aux minorités ! Avec un panel de haut niveau, cet événement se concentrera sur la construction d’une reconnaissance régionale vers une résolution sur les droits des communautés discriminées sur le travail et l’ascendance. Montrez votre soutien et suivez l’événement à distance sur : https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof–tqT8jEtPqXCQ_-pEoQ4ysO9RN1oOY

PT :
Junte-se a nós on-line ou em Genebra para nosso evento paralelo oficial durante o Fórum da ONU sobre Questões de Minorias de 2023! Com um painel de alto nível, esse evento se concentrará no desenvolvimento do reconhecimento regional em direção a uma resolução sobre os direitos das comunidades discriminadas por trabalho e descendência. Mostre seu apoio e acompanhe o evento remotamente em: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof–tqT8jEtPqXCQ_-pEoQ4ysO9RN1oOY

Business & Human Rights Forum Side Event
2023-11-29 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Kolkata)
Join us and UN Special Rapporteur Mr Surya Deva for our event during the 2023 UN Forum on Business and Human Rights!
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2023BHR to obtain location (5 minutes from the UN). In-person event & lunch will be served.

77th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
2023-10-20 10:00 - 2023-11-09 13:30 (Asia/Katmandu) | Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
📽️ Streaming LIVE Here!

A historical milestone: the NGO Forum of the African Commission on Human and People’s Rights (ACHPR) @achpr_cadhp adopts the resolution on the protection and promotion of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent’
2023-10-18 08:00 - 17:00 (Asia/Katmandu)
Final_pdf_Draft_Resolution_NGOs_forum_African_Commission_18Oct_2023

Launch of Regional Report on Status of CDWD and Modern Slavery in Africa / Lancement du rapport régional sur la situation de la CDWD et de l'esclavage moderne en Afrique- Topic: NGOs Forum Preceding 77th Session of the ACHPR Time: Oct 17, 2023 08:30 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/99083354288 Meeting ID: 990 8335 4288 Passcode: [REDACTED]
2023-10-17 | Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania, Arusha, Tanzania, United Republic of
