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SUMMARY:LNOB: Poverty and discrimination among Roma and Diaspora from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n  \nThis event aims to: \n\nspotlight 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.\n\n\nshare practices\, innovative steps\, and initiatives from a variety of DWD communities\n\n\nrepresentatives and stakeholders working on eradicating poverty and reducing discrimination\, as a way to accelerate progress on SDG 1. \n\n\ncreate 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.\n\n\nscale up cooperation on the larger issue of discrimination and access to decent jobs.\n\n\nshowcase work at the European and country level that addresses the specific experiences of poverty among CDWD.\n\nList of Speaker \nKapitolina Kondur\, ICO Chiricli \nSheila Habib\,  European Network Against Poverty \nSwati Kamblé\, independent consultant\, India \nDiko Hanoune\, Association of Mauritanian Haratins in Europe \nLead organizers: Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent \nContributors: The European Roma Grassroot Organizations Network \nFocal points: Torotcoi Simona\, Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent \nE-Mail: simona@globalforumcdwd.org \nRegistration: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwof-GoqTwvE9XNbwcBFKNopEP_mgH3b8cI
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/lnob-poverty-and-discrimination-among-roma-and-diaspora-from-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-cdwd/
LOCATION:Online: Zoom
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SUMMARY:Addressing the root causes of poverty among women and girls from descent communities and the impact of UN Programming and NGOs to eradicate stigma
DESCRIPTION:Official side event during the CSW68 Forum 11 – 22 March 2024 \n     Registration link : https://eu.jotform.com/form/240416061960046 \nIn 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. \nThe 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.  \nFor more details\, please refer to the Concept note. \nList and details of Speaker \nDate: 13th March 2024 \nTime: 1:15 PM EST \nRegistration link : https://eu.jotform.com/form/240416061960046
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/end-poverty-women-of-descent-communities/
LOCATION:New York
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SUMMARY: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?
DESCRIPTION: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). \nWomen 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.  \nBoth 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. \nDuring 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. \nDuring the event\, we will also launch a regional report on the situation of Roma women in Europe! \nKeynote speech \n\nPenda Mbow\, Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar\n\nModerator:  \n\nMarija Sulejmanova\, Romalitico – Institute for Research and Policy Analysis\n\nSpeakers:  \n\nClaudia González\, Feminist Collective of Romani Gender Expert\nQueen Bisseng\, Central Africa Human Rights Defenders Network and GFoD\nVercilene\,  Coordenação Nacional de Articulação das Comunidades Negras Rurais Quilombolas\nLogeswary Ponniah\, Women Solidarity Front\, Kandy\nIsabela Mihalache\, Senior Advocacy Officer at ERGO Network\n\nTo know more about Speakers\, please click here \nTo know more about Speakers\, please visit : http://tinyurl.com/cswgfod15march \nTime: March 15\, 2024 11:30 – 12:30 ET/ 16:30 CET \nZoom Link : https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkdeiqrD8qEtF-TXR89mI3IeLs-EfZCfT-
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges Among Women Discriminated Against on Work and Descent
DESCRIPTION:We are living in times of great turmoil\, with protracted conflict\, the climate crisis and growing inequalities present in the world today. Amidst this growing crisis\, state and non-state actors have a very critical role to play in upholding the human rights of communities and individuals and ensuring respect of global standards. In this context\, continuing violence and human rights violations perpetrated against Communities Discriminated based on Work and Descent (CDWD) are of great concern. These communities number over 270 million individuals and suffer some of the harshest forms of marginalisation\, discrimination and social exclusion in the world. CDWD are known by various names\, such as Dalits and Burakumin in Asia\, the Bellah community in Mali\, the Haratin slave caste in Mauritania\, the Quilombola in Brazil and Roma in Europe and beyond. These communities share the common experience of living in socially segregated societies that discriminate against them based on the kinds of occupations that they practise and their family ancestry. Confronted with oppressive beliefs that label them as “unclean” or “polluted”\, CDWD are relegated to the margins of society. \nKey Objectives: \n\nSpotlight the discrimination and poverty faced by CDWD women.\nExplore the intersectionality of gender\, caste\, ethnicity\, race and socio-economic factors that contribute to the challenges faced by these communities.\nEmphasise the importance of addressing multiple layers of discrimination for effective policy-making and social change.\nFacilitate open discussions between women representatives of CDWD communities\, policymakers\, academics\, and activists.\nHighlight the achievements and resilience of women from these communities who have overcome adversity.\nDevelop recommendations and policy suggestions for governments and international organizations to address discrimination and poverty faced by these women.\nEncourage the integration of intersectional perspectives in existing policies and the creation of new initiatives tailored to the specific needs of these communities.\n\n  \nEvent format and outcomes: The event will include keynote addresses\, will utilise personal narratives\, documentaries\, and expert panels to provide a comprehensive understanding of the issues. It will be accessible both in-person and virtually to ensure widespread participation. \nAim:This event  aims to contribute to the global conversation on gender equality by specifically addressing the discrimination and poverty faced by Roma\, Dalit\, Quilambola\, Buraku\, Haratine and other CDWD women. The event seeks to drive actionable initiatives\, promote inclusivity\, and empower these communities to build a more equitable future. It also aims to establish a platform for sharing best practices and fostering collaborations that can lead to tangible improvements in the lives of these women\, and\, potentially the establishment of an informal CDWD feminist network. \n\n\n\nOrganisers: \n\nThe Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD)\nThe Inclusivity Project (TIP)\nEuropean Roma Grassroots Organisations Network (ERGO)\nCoordenação Nacional de Articulação das Comunidades Negras Rurais Quilombolas (CONAQ)\nAsia Dalit Rights Forum\nAfrica Network on CDWD\n\nSpeakers include:\n– Simona Torotcoi\, European Roma Grassroots Organizations Network\n– Patricia Da Costa\, The National Coordination for the Articulation of Black Rural Quilombola Communities in Brazil (CONAQ)\n– Queen Bisseng\, Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent\n– Sonu Das\, Bangladesh Dalit and Excluded Rights Movement \n– Moderator: Beena Pallical\, Asia Dalit Rights Forum(ADRF) \n\n\nInterpretation : Spanish \, Portuguese and French\n\nParallel Event During the NGO CSW68 FORUM \nRegistration link : http://tinyurl.com/gfod20march \nTime: 02:30PM to 04:30PM  ET
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/building-bridges-among-women-discriminated-against-on-work-and-descent/
LOCATION:United Nations Church Center\, New York
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