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SUMMARY:Empowering Roma Women: Advancing Gender Equality  and Inclusion in the Context of SDG 5
DESCRIPTION: Roma women continue to face discrimination and marginalization\nacross Europe\, experiencing gender inequality and intersectional discrimination.\nThis exclusion limits their ability to contribute to sustainable development. SDG 5\ncalls for gender equality\, recognizing it as essential for sustainable development.\nThe event will address the challenges Roma women face and explore solutions to\npromote their inclusion in SDGs through policies and initiatives ensuring equal\naccess to opportunities. \nContext: This event comes at a pivotal moment as we continue to strive toward achieving the United\nNations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, particularly SDG 5\, which calls for gender\nequality and the empowerment of all women and girls. However\, Roma women across\nEurope remain among the most marginalized and discriminated against\, facing both gender\ninequality and intersectional discrimination.\nThis exclusion limits not only their personal opportunities but also hinders broader progress\ntowards sustainable development. To address these challenges\, we must ensure that the\nvoices of Roma women are included in shaping the future of our societies and that their\nrights are fully recognized within the framework of SDG 5.\nThis event will further allow us to highlight the challenges faced by Roma women\,\nparticularly in relation to the Beijing Platform for Action +30 reviews. These reports\, which\nexamine the progress and gaps in implementing the Beijing Declaration and Platform for\nAction\, have consistently shown that Roma women are excluded from national policy\nmeasures at the national level and continue to face significant barriers in education\,\nemployment\, healthcare\, and political participation. These gaps must be addressed if we are\nto fulfill the promises of gender equality made decades ago.\nMoreover\, it’s important to acknowledge the efforts made by regional and international\nbodies\, such as the European Union and the Council of Europe\, in supporting Roma\ninclusion. The EU Roma Strategic Framework for Equality\, Inclusion\, and Participation\,\nwhich outlines the European Union's commitment to improving the lives of Roma people\,\nincludes critical objectives to combat discrimination and enhance opportunities for Roma\nwomen. Yet\, despite these frameworks\, the full realization of equality for Roma women\nremains an ongoing struggle. This event seeks to bridge these gaps by bringing together\npolicymakers\, civil society\, and Roma women themselves to discuss actionable solutions for\nmeaningful inclusion. Furthermore\, the Council of Europe has long been involved in\nadvancing the rights of Roma women\, advocating for legal reforms and policies that address\ngender-based violence\, economic inclusion\, and political participation. This includes pushing\nfor Roma women to be meaningfully represented in political spaces and decision-making\nbodies\, ensuring that their needs are not overlooked in the development of policies and laws.\nThe OSCE Action Plan for Roma and Sinti offers a strong framework that aims to enhance\nthe protection of Roma and Sinti rights\, with specific focus on their inclusion in the political\,\nsocial\, and economic spheres. It also highlights the need for targeted measures to address\nthe specific challenges Roma women face in their daily lives. This Plan underscores the\nimportance of education\, employment\, healthcare\, and anti-discrimination measures — all of\nwhich are vital to achieving equality for Roma women.\nThis event aims to build on these frameworks and commitments\, focusing on how we can\nmake SDG 5 a reality for Roma women. We will discuss the intersectional barriers they face\,\nexplore regional and national solutions\, and work together to ensure that Roma women are\nfully included in sustainable development processes. \n——–\nAgenda\nWelcome and Introductions (10 minutes) Marija Sulejmanova\, Romalitico\nRoma Women Experiences on the Ground (25 minutes) \n– Speakers TBC\nActivist and personal testimonies from Roma women across different regions\n(Ukraine\, UK\, Turkey\, Albania\, Spain) who will share their work and lived\nexperiences with gender inequality and intersectional discrimination. This\nsection aims to provide a human perspective on the challenges Roma women\nface and illustrate the need for inclusive policies. \nRegional and national-level measures and gaps (40 minutes) \n– Speakers TBC: National Gender Equality Agencies\, OSCE\, Council of\nEurope\, UN Women\nThis section will examine current policies and initiatives addressing gender\nequality and inclusion of Roma women at the regional and national levels.\nKey speakers from institutions highlight the strengths and gaps in these\nefforts. This session will focus on identifying the barriers that still prevent\nRoma women from accessing opportunities and how they can be addressed\nthrough policy reform.\nConcluding remarks: (10 minutes) \n– Speakers TBC: CEDAW members\, UN Special Rapporteurs\nA high-level summary of the key findings from the discussions and a call to\naction. This section will highlight the importance of continued efforts to\ninclude Roma women in SDG-related decision-making and the need for\ncollaboration between various stakeholders to ensure long-term progress. \nDiscussion: Attendees engage with panellists (10 minutes) \nOpen discussion between attendees and panellists to address any remaining\nquestions\, insights\, or suggestions for further action. This section provides\nspace for participants to share their perspectives and engage directly with the\nexperts and speakers. \nSummary of key takeaways and next steps for continued advocacy and collaboration (5\nminutes) \nA final recap of the event’s main points\, with a focus on actionable next steps.\nThis section will encourage participants to commit to concrete actions for\nRoma women’s inclusion in future SDG-related initiatives and collaborative\nefforts. It will also highlight the need for ongoing advocacy and collaboration\nbeyond the event. \n● Date & Time: April 3\, 2025\, Lunch slot (1:15 – 2:45 PM)\n● Registration: Meeting Registration – Zoom \n  \n 
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/empowering-roma-women-advancing-gender-equality-and-inclusion-in-the-context-of-sdg-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T131500
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SUMMARY:“Hear Us Now: Harnessing Science for Decent Work and Economic Inclusion of CDWD Youth"
DESCRIPTION:Youth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science and Social Inclusion for Sustainable Development” \nSIDE EVENTS AT THE 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM \nBackground: \nCommunities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) face systemic exclusion\, economic marginalization\, and barriers to decent work (SDG 8). Science\, technology\, and innovation have the potential to break these cycles of discrimination by creating inclusive economic opportunities\, fostering digital empowerment\, and promoting equitable access to resources. \nDespite the challenges\, CDWD Youth are attempting this transformation\, leveraging Science with social inclusion strategies advocating to build a more sustainable and just world. This side event highlights youth-led solutions that promote economic justice\, decent work\, and social equity for marginalized communities. \nObjectives: \nShowcase youth-driven innovations using science\, technology\, and social inclusion to address discrimination in employment and economic participation. \nDiscuss the role of Science and Technology in education\, entrepreneurship\, and digital inclusion in breaking generational poverty and exclusion among CDWD. \nProvide a platform for youth voices to share best practices and advocate for policies that integrate marginalized groups into sustainable development frameworks. \nFoster networking and collaboration between youth\, policymakers\, development agencies\, and civil society organizations while attempting to break barriers within and build bridges between the youth of a diverse background. \nProposed Schedule: \nEvent Format & Key Components (90 minutes)\n\nOpening Remarks (12 min)\n\nModerator introduction and event objectives. (4mins)- Sri Yash Tadailmala\, SPI Youth Platform\, MGCY\nKeynote speech by a CDWD youth leader or policy expert on leveraging science and social inclusion for decent work and economic justice (SDG 8). (8mins)- Naveen Gautam\, GFP\, MGCY and The Inclusivity Project\n\n\n\n\nPanel Discussion: Youth-Led Innovations for Inclusive Development (40 min)\nYouth experts discuss:\n✔ Tech for Economic Justice. Impact of AI and Digital tools in generating Decent work opportunity for youth from CDWD and other marginalised communities.-8 min- Sachidanand\n\n✔ Inclusive ST Education for CDWD youth: breaking barriers for CDWD youth to access quality education and employment.-8 min- Kunjani Pariyar \n✔ Entrepreneurship & Social Innovation – Youth-led businesses tackling economic exclusion and promoting sustainable livelihoods.- TBC \n✔ Policy & Advocacy – Bridging science and social inclusion to support fair labor practices and employment rights.-8 min- Natalia \n\nNeed to discuss about Goal 17\n\nHow can governments\, international organizations\, and civil society collaborate to create inclusive labor policies for CDWD youth? \nWhat role can intergovernmental partnerships (UN\, ILO\, etc.) play in ensuring fair wages\, social protection\, and labor rights for marginalized communities? \n\nPanelists from Asia(Deepesh)\, Africa(Zienabou)\, Europe(TBC) and Latin America(JEAN): CDWD Youth advocates\, social entrepreneurs and  research experts.(TBC)\n\nOpen floor – Q&A and Discussion – think of some discussion points – what are the challenges  faced by Youth  and how are they being addressed?. (20 mins) \n\nWhat financial and structural challenges prevent young entrepreneurs from scaling their impact and contributing effectively to SDG 8\, particularly in underprivileged communities?\nCan you share examples of successful programs or policies that have helped marginalized youth gain access to quality Science and Technology education and employment?\nHow are youth-led businesses and social enterprises creating sustainable economic opportunities for marginalized communities?\n\nCall to Action\, Policy Recommendation & Networking (20 min)-Break out rooms \n  \n\nDiscussion on stakeholder support for youth-led efforts toward decent work and economic growth (SDG 8).\nAudience Q&A and commitments for inclusive sustainable development.\nCollaboration opportunities and brief discussion on forming a CDWD youth forum.\nWhat do we take to HLPF and World Social Summit as CDWD youth?\n\n\nGuiding Questions for discussion/s\n\n\nHow can emerging technologies (AI digital platforms) be leveraged to create decent work opportunities (SDG 8) for marginalized communities\, including CDWD?\nCan you share examples of successful programs or policies that have helped marginalized youth gain access to quality Science and Technology education and employment?\nHow are youth-led businesses and social enterprises creating sustainable economic opportunities for marginalized communities?\nWhat financial or structural support do young entrepreneurs need to scale their impact and contribute to SDG 8?\nWhat policy recommendations would you give to governments and international organizations to ensure fair labor practices and equal economic opportunities for CDWD youth?\n\n Venue: Online (Zoom)  \n   Time: 90 minutes \nINTERPRETATION AVAILABLE IN FRENCH AND PORTUGUESE \nRegistration link: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/MQa37WQPT0Crxaf-jqb0iw
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/hear-us-now-harnessing-science-for-decent-work-and-economic-inclusion-of-cdwd-youth/
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SUMMARY:HEAR US NOW: Advancing Inclusion and Justice: Empowering Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) and other marginalised communities\, Including Non-Binary Individuals\, in SDG 16 and SDG 17
DESCRIPTION:HEAR US NOW: Advancing Inclusion and Justice: Empowering Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD) and other marginalised communities\, Including Non-Binary Individuals\, in SDG 16 and SDG 17 \nYouth at the Forefront: Leveraging Science and Social Inclusion for Sustainable Development  \nSIDE EVENTS AT THE 2025 ECOSOC YOUTH FORUM \n1. Background\nCommunities Discriminated on Work and Descent (CDWD)\, including non-binary individuals\, have historically faced systemic exclusion\, social stigma\, and structural inequalities that impact their access to justice (SDG 16: Peace\, Justice\, and Strong Institutions) and their ability to participate in partnerships for sustainable development (SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals). Discrimination in employment\, education\, governance\, and public services has perpetuated cycles of poverty and denied these communities the fundamental human rights necessary for sustainable development. \nDespite global commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, these communities remain largely invisible in policymaking and program implementation. This side event aims to shed light on their challenges and propose concrete policy interventions to ensure that no one is left behind in the realization of SDG 16 and SDG 17. \n  \n2. Objectives of the Side Event\n\nRaise Awareness: Highlight the systemic discrimination faced by CDWD\, including non-binary individuals\, and its impact on access to justice and global partnerships.\nStrengthen Policy Advocacy: Advocate for the inclusion of CDWD in national and international SDG strategies\, with a focus on justice and participatory governance.\nFacilitate Multi-stakeholder Engagement: Engage youth leaders\, policymakers\, UN agencies\, and civil society actors to co-create solutions for inclusive justice systems and meaningful partnerships.\nFoster Youth Participation: Empower young people from CDWD backgrounds\, including non-binary individuals\, to share their experiences and shape policy recommendations.\n\n3. Programme and Speakers/Panelists\nOpening Remarks: \n\nMGCY Representative\nAfrica Youth Expert- Alima Taal\, Global Forum of Communities Discriminated on Work and Descent\n\nPanel Discussion: \n\nModerator: Naveen Kumar Gautam(DWD Focal Point-MGCY)\nPanelists:\n\nYouth leader from a CDWD community from Europe-tbc\nHuman rights advocate working on social justice from Asia-Nikita Sonavane\nHealth expert specializing in marginalized communities from Africa- Halimatou Cassey\nRepresentative from a multilateral organization – Baishali\, International Labour Organisation\nRepresentative from Migration Youth and Children Platform-Tony Mullenzi\n\n\n\nInteractive Q&A and Open Discussion \nNeed for a forum working on Rights of CDWD Youth \n\nAsia\nAfrica\nEurope\nLatin Ameica\n\nClosing Remarks: \n\nSummary of key takeaways\nCall to action for policymakers and stakeholders\nNeed for a forum working on Rights of CDWD Youth\n\n4. Guiding Questions for Discussion\n\nWhat are the key barriers to healthcare access for CDWD\, and how can they be addressed through policy interventions?\nHow can SDG 16 and SDG 17 be leveraged to ensure justice and protection for CDWD communities facing discrimination and exclusion?\nWhat role can youth play in advocating for the rights and inclusion of CDWD in national and international SDG policies?\nHow can governments\, civil society\, and international organizations collaborate to create an inclusive framework for SDG implementation?\nWhat best practices exist for integrating CDWD concerns into national development strategies\, and how can they be scaled?\n\n5. Venue – Virtual: Zoom\nRegistration Link: https://theinclusivityproject-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/JgcsoUh0QwiAEdLh9QlXpw
URL:https://globalforumcdwd.org/event/advancing-inclusion-and-justice-empowering-communities-discriminated-on-work-and-descent-cdwd-and-other-marginalised-communities-including-non-binary-individuals/
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