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SUMMARY:Empowering Grassroots Women Discriminated on Work and Descent: Advancing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995)
DESCRIPTION:Background and Rationale : Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) encompass diverse groups worldwide who face systemic marginalization due to inherited social status\, often tied to stigmatized ancestral occupations. These groups include the Roma in Europe\, Dalits in South Asia\, Burakumin in Far East Asia\, Osu\, Mboros\, and Haratins in Africa\, Quilombola in Brazil\, and Palenque in Colombia\, among others. Collectively\, they represent over 270 million people globally\, suffering from exclusion\, poverty\, violence\, and restricted access to fundamental rights and services. Women within these communities experience intersecting forms of discrimination\, exacerbating their vulnerabilities and hindering their participation in social\, economic\, and political spheres. \nThe Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) provides a comprehensive framework to advance gender equality and empower all women. However\, the aspirations of this landmark document remain unrealized for grassroots women from CDWD. Addressing their unique challenges is critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and fulfilling the Beijing Declaration’s vision. \nObjectives: \n\nHighlight the lived experiences of grassroots women from CDWD and the specific barriers they face.\nShowcase successful initiatives and strategies for empowering these women\, particularly through local leadership\, advocacy\, and grassroots mobilization.\nAdvocate for strengthened international and domestic policies aligned with the Beijing Declaration to address the intersecting inequalities faced by CDWD women.\nFoster dialogue among stakeholders\, including grassroots leaders\, civil society\, policymakers\, and international organizations\, to develop actionable recommendations.\n\nThis event aims to spotlight the issue of diversity and inclusion of the rights of CDWD women\, focusing on Haratine women (Association des Haratine de Mauritanie en Europe)\, Roma women (ERGO Network)\, Quiloambola  (CONAQ)\, Osu women (IFETACSIOS\, Nigeria)\, Palenque and Dalit women (Asia Dalit Rights Forum) across the world. This event ensures that their lived experiences are highlighted at the international level\, creating pathways for more inclusive and responsive global frameworks. \nThe key innovative element of this event is that it provides a platform\, a space for women discriminated against on work and descent that they have been so far deprived of. Bringing their voices in the UN space not only allows for their unique challenges to be acknowledged\, but also actively involves them in shaping policies that affect their lives. \nExpected Outcomes \n\nIncreased awareness of the unique challenges faced by grassroots women from CDWD and the importance of their inclusion in global gender equality initiatives.\nEnhanced understanding of the Beijing Declaration’s relevance to CDWD women and its implementation gaps.\nPractical recommendations for stakeholders to strengthen policies\, programs\, and advocacy efforts for CDWD women.\nStrengthened networks among grassroots leaders\, civil society\, and policymakers to foster collaboration and knowledge-sharing.\nAcceleration of efforts to include CDWD women in the global gender equality agenda. The event will highlight the gaps in current policies and advocate for more inclusive approaches that prioritize the women from CDWD.\nStrengthened partnerships and collaboration among international organizations\, governments\, and civil society stakeholders to work together on CDWD women.\nGreater awareness and visibility of the unique challenges faced by CDWD women\, particularly Quilombola\, Palenque\, Roma\, Dalit\, Hartine\, Osu and other  CDWD women in Africa.\nFormulation of concrete policy recommendations for national governments\, regional and international organizations\, and other stakeholders.\n\nPlease click here to register  \nDate and time: 13 March 2025 12:30 New York time \nFor proposed Agenda\, click here \nFocal points: Torotcoi Simona\, Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (Lead Organizer) \nEmail: simona@globalforumcdwd.org
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/empowering-grassroots-women-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-advancing-the-beijing-declaration-and-platform-for-action-1995/
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SUMMARY:Empowering Women\, Ending Work and Descent-Based Discrimination: Pathways to Equality and Inclusion
DESCRIPTION:Background and Rationale\n\n\n\nDiscrimination Based on Work and Descent (DWD) affects more than 270 million people worldwide\, with about 15 million Roma and other diaspora communities 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\, social status\, and gender. Many times women belonging to the DWD communities are left behind in advancing the gender equality agenda. CDWD women still face discrimination through social exclusion\, poor access to education\, public services and infrastructure. This results in CDWD women not only left out of the gender equality agenda but also in being able to advance their status. \nHowever\, State Parties and other stakeholders have taken some measures to address the issue. This side event will serve as a platform for dialogue among Member States\, civil society\, and other stakeholders to discuss national-level reviews conducted in 2024 on the implementation of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA) and the 12 Critical Areas of Concern. The event aims to share best practices\, challenges\, and innovative solutions from diverse national contexts.  \nObjectives: \n\nHighlight national-level progress made in implementing BPfA commitments.\nShare lessons learned\, challenges\, and innovative practices from the 2024 national reviews.\nStrengthen dialogue and partnerships between Member States\, civil society\, and other stakeholders to address persistent gaps in achieving gender equality\, with a focus on CDWD women\n\nThis event aims to spotlight the issue of diversity and inclusion of the rights of CDWD women. This event ensures that their lived experiences are highlighted at the international level\, creating pathways for more inclusive and responsive global frameworks. The event highlights the critical need to address these overlapping oppressions and ensure equitable access to decent jobs\, social protections\, and opportunities. This event will bring together representatives from CDWD communities\, Member States\, and UN agencies to discuss strategies for advancing equality for CDWD women. \n\n\n\nExpected outcomes\n\n\n\n\nAcceleration of efforts to include CDWD women in the global gender equality agenda. The event will highlight the gaps in current policies and advocate for more inclusive approaches that prioritize the women from CDWD. \n\n\nStrengthened partnerships and collaboration among international organizations\, governments\, and civil society stakeholders to work together on CDWD women.\n\n\nGreater awareness and visibility of the unique challenges faced by CDWD women\, particularly\, Roma\, Dalit\, and other women in Africa.\n\n\nFormulation of concrete policy recommendations for national governments\, regional and international organizations\, and other stakeholders.\n\nWednesday\, March 19\, 2025   \n2:30 PM – 4:00 PM ET\, Church Center of the UN\, 8th Floor \nZoom https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/Qhs5zNV7TnGxYDdOoIwxig  \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\nWelcome and Introductions (10 minutes)  \nTerezia Rostas\, Welcoming Cultures\, UK \nOpening remarks (10 minutes)  \nPaul Divakar\, Convenor GFoD  \nKeynote address (10 minutes)  \nH.E. Mrs. Suela Janina – Permanent Representative of Albania to the United Nations \nCDWD Women Experiences on the Ground (30 minutes)  \nSimona Torotcoi\, ERGO Network\, Romania \nQueen Bisseng\, GFoD Africa\, Cameroon \nGrijesh  Dinker\, NCDHR\, India \nDiscussion: Attendees engage with panellists (10 minutes) \nSummary of key takeaways and next steps for continued advocacy and collaboration (5 minutes)
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/empowering-women-ending-work-and-descent-based-discrimination-pathways-to-equality-and-inclusion/
LOCATION:United Nations Church Center\, New York
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SUMMARY:Centering Women and Girls in growing global movement from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) – A Policy Imperative
DESCRIPTION:Background\nCommunities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) encompass diverse groups worldwide who face systemic marginalization due to inherited social status\, often tied to stigmatized ancestral occupations. These groups include the Roma in Europe\, Dalits in South Asia\, Burakumin in Far East Asia\, Osu\, Mboros\, and Haratins in Africa\, Quilombola in Brazil\, and Palenque in Colombia\, among others. Collectively\, they represent over 270 million people globally\, suffering from exclusion\, poverty\, violence\, and restricted access to fundamental rights and services.  \nCurrent international human rights frameworks do not address the unique and specific types of discrimination experienced by Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent. For more than two decades\, stakeholder groups and civil society have been advocating for group-specific norms for CDWD at the UN to protect human rights and guarantee their civil\, economic\, cultural\, and political participation. \nContext\nDespite various international frameworks aiming to combat discrimination and promote gender equality\, women from CDWD remain among the most marginalized. These women are disproportionately affected by poverty\, lack of education\, limited access to healthcare\, and underrepresentation in decision-making processes. The intersectionality of gender\, caste\, race\, and socio-economic status exacerbates their vulnerability\, leading to severe human rights violations\, including gender-based violence and economic exploitation.  \nAddressing the challenges faced by women from communities discriminated on work and descent is not only a matter of justice but also essential for achieving global gender equality. UN Women and GFoD’s policy brief on CDWD Women calls for a coordinated effort by the UN nations system\, governments\, and civil society to create an inclusive and equitable environment where these women can thrive. \nEvent Overview\nThis side event at CSW 2025\, co-hosted by UN Women and the Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (GFoD)\, will seek input for a groundbreaking policy brief highlighting the unique challenges and transformative potential of women from CDWD. The event will underscore the importance of implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995) to address the intersecting forms of discrimination faced by over 270 million people globally\, focusing on grassroots women from communities like the Dalits\, Roma\, Haratins\, Quilombola\, Burakumin\, and others. \nObjectives\nPresent key findings and actionable recommendations from the policy brief. \nHighlight the systemic discrimination and challenges faced by CDWD women. \nEngage stakeholders in advancing intersectional policies and practices aligned with the Beijing Declaration. \nElevate the voices and contributions of grassroots CDWD women leaders. \nPresent an overview of findings and policy brief recommendations  \nReflections and feedback on the findings and recommendations \nSpeakers include: \n\nNational Governments representatives\nPermanent Mission representatives\nCERD Members\nCEDAW members\nMarie-Elena John\, Global Senior Racial Justice Lead\, UN Women\nLaura Nyirinkindi\, chair\, UN WG DAWG\n\n\nPallical\, Chair\, Asia Dalit Rights Forum\nElena Sirbu\, ERGO Network/Roma Women Platform ROMNI\, Moldova\nGrijesh Dinker\, National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights\, India\nQueen Bisseng\, GFoD UN Programme Specialist\, Cameroon\n\nExpected Outcomes\n\nIncreased understanding of the challenges faced by CDWD women and the urgency of action.\nStakeholders commit to implementing the policy brief’s recommendations.\nEnhanced collaboration between grassroots organizations\, international agencies\, and policymakers.\nElevated profile of CDWD women’s issues in global gender equality discourse\n\n  \nDate and Time:19th of March 2025\, UN Women\, 16:30-18:00 PM (and online via Zoom) \nRegistration link: Breaking Barriers: Women from Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD)  \n 
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/breaking-barriers-women-from-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-cdwd-a-policy-imperative/
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