BNNRC submits inputs on WSIS+20 Zero Draft

BNNRC written inputs on WSIS+20 Zero Draft The Bangladesh NGOs Network Radio and Communication (BNNRC) has already submitted written inputs on WSIS+20 Zero Draft to the Co-Facilitators of the 20-year review of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS+20) process in collaboration with the Bangladesh Internet Governance Forum (BIGF) and Pact for Future, Bangladeshi CSOs Initiative (BCI). We commend the zero draft as a promising step forward compared to the Elements Paper, as it establishes important foundations for future progress. By grounding the WSIS process in international human rights law and prioritizing gender mainstreaming, it effectively promotes inclusive development. The reaffirmation of multistakeholder cooperation as a guiding principle is also a commendable aspect. Furthermore, the establishment of the IGF as a permanent body signifies a strategic move towards greater stability and alignment with the GDC and the 2030 Agenda. This approach sets a positive direction for collaborative efforts in the digital space. Read the BNNRC Submission here : https://lnkd.in/gRsXJP3J

Excellent new analysis of the intersection of gender and security in India's Indo-Pacific strategies, from JPICT’s newest special issue. #gender #security #ActEastPolicy #Quad https://lnkd.in/geAfqnJp School of International Studies

[NEWS] The Transport Resource Centre (TRC) in partnership with the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) will host a workshop for journalists on Tuesday, focusing on ethical reporting of gender-based discrimination and women farmers’ rights violations in Lesotho’s agricultural sector. https://lnkd.in/dxTquVRf

🌿 #SB8J | Agenda Item 5.c: Process to Review and Update the Voluntary Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts 📍 Panama City | 20–24 October 2025 The CBD Women’s Caucus took the floor during discussions on the review of the Voluntary Glossary of Key Terms and Concepts under Article 8(j). 💬 Speaking on behalf of the CBDWC, we emphasized that language matters. A glossary that fully integrates gender and human rights considerations is essential to ensure that definitions under the Convention reflect equity, respect, and the interconnectedness of biological and cultural diversity. We called for the review process to: ✅ Follow the principles of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF), including Section C. ✅ Ensure participation of women, youth, and gender and human-rights experts in submissions and expert groups. ✅ Strengthen references to Targets 22 and 23 of the KMGBF. Together, we advocate for an inclusive process where every word reflects justice and equality. 📄 Read the full statement here: [[https://lnkd.in/eJ_ZPrRr] UN Biodiversity SwedBio UNEP-WCMC IPBES IUCN Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH FARN EcoMaxei International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) WECF International UN Women Global Forest Coalition Berta Medrano Asociación Gaia El Salvador #CBDWomensCaucus #SB8J #GenderJustice #HumanRights #Biodiversity #IndigenousPeoples #LocalCommunities #Target22 #Target23 #KMGBF #Panama

The Lightup Impact Days Conference is an annual gathering of Africa’s changemakers driving community-led solutions. The 2025 convening will take place from October 22–23 in Nairobi, uniting Africa’s leading changemakers to share ideas, build partnerships, and co-create solutions for lasting impact. This year’s theme will explore the intersection of youth-led solutions, climate justice, and gender justice, emphasizing collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange to advance inclusive and sustainable development across the continent.

Women are essential to lasting, sustainable peace. As the peace operations community marks 25 years since the adoption of Security Council Resolution 1325 and the formal beginnings of the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) agenda, we reaffirm the importance of women’s equal participation and leadership in peacemaking, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. The Institute’s WPS course suite serves as a practical tool to support the implementation of the women, peace, and security agenda across three regions: Africa, Asia and the Pacific, and Latin America and the Caribbean. The courses highlight: • Unique challenges and priorities for each region • Best practices for gender mainstreaming within a mission • Evolving strategies for enhancing women’s meaningful political participation The course suite was developed by UN Women in collaboration with POTI. Learn more about the WPS courses here: https://lnkd.in/dAZ9h4Cr #PeaceOpsTraining #ELearning #GenderAwareness #GenderMainstreaming #WPSAgenda #WomenInPeace

Reflection of the UN IPPO Forum 2025 Strategic takeaway for peace building and civic empowerment leaders like you are: There’s a strong case for positioning digital literacy initiatives (like those championed by All Digital) as practical enablers of the Right to Development. This framing can resonate with both EU policy circles and UN human rights mechanisms, opening doors for cross-sector partnerships and funding. The Right to Development, enshrined in the 1986 UN Declaration, affirms that: * Every person and all people are entitled to participate in, contribute to, and enjoy economic, social, cultural, and political development. * Development must be people-centered, reducing inequalities and empowering marginalized groups. * The UN’s human rights bodies stress that technology should be used to advance equality, justice, and participation, not deepen exclusion. More: https://lnkd.in/dJDuy4zs #RightToDevelopment #DigitalInclusion #UNHumanRights #DigitalSkills #AllDigital

Who should be in the driving seat for more inclusive, effective, and responsive social protection?   A new study from The Share Trust, via the STAAR Facility, explores the roles of local actors across six countries - Afghanistan, Kenya, Lebanon, Myanmar, Nepal, and Sudan. From grassroots women’s collectives to local governments, these actors are not only filling delivery gaps but also have the potential to radically shift the framing and design of social protection system.    The findings are clear: local actors are essential yet consistently underutilised. Read the full blog: https://lnkd.in/ev2eYnep   Very excited to have written this with George Gatheca Kamau whilst working on the accompanying reports with dear The Share Trust colleagues - Selvan Mwesigye, Courtenay Cabot Venton); Edith Macharia, STAAR Facility colleagues -Rebecca Holmes, Aleksandra Jackowska-Whitfield; our local researchers: Seema Ghani (Afghanistan), Alice Mwindi (Kenya), Rima Al-Azar Al Mokdad (Lebanon), Jasmine Lal Fakmawii MBA. (Myanmar), @Anita Ghimire (Nepal), Hassan-Alattar Satti (Sudan); and colleagues from FCDO - Jenny Carlen, Thomas Russell, Alexandra Irani, Nigel Clarke, Jake Peters, Scott Gardiner, and Ei Thazin Kyaw.

More concerted efforts are needed to support national statistical offices and systems in producing regular #gender data. Money spent on data is an #investment, not expenditure. Hana Brixi Kia Guarino Papa Seck Foteini Papagioti Caren Grown Shaida Badiee

💱 International financing plays a crucial role in sustaining gender data systems. 🔍 However, fragmented and uncoordinated support can create inefficiencies and inequalities. Better coordination among partners ensures sustainable investments, reduces duplication, and enhances the long-term impact of gender data initiatives. 💡 Strategic alignment strengthens national systems and ensures that data is relevant for local policy priorities. 🔗 https://bit.ly/GDUReport