Friday, March 16, 2018

CSW62

One of the parallel events was titled, "CSW62 Orientation Session". This event was dedicated to The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and its mission. The panelists presented the mission of CSW as to promote gender equality and empower women.


As it was mentioned in the event, 17 new Sustainable Development Goals and 169 targets were put on an agenda by governments. By this agenda, ending poverty, fighting against inequalities, etc. were prioritized.

The 17 SDGs are as follows:
  1. No Poverty
  2. Zero Hunger
  3. Good Health and Well-being
  4. Quality Education
  5. Gender Equality
  6. Clean Water and Sanitation
  7. Affordable and Clean Energy
  8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
  9. Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  10. Reduced Inequalities
  11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
  12. Responsible Consumption and Production
  13. Climate Action
  14. Life Below Water
  15. Life on Land
  16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  17. Partnerships for the Goals

 Retrieved from http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ 

The panelists highlighted the important work NGOs do around the world, that NGOs are the entities advocating for a change, empowering women and young girls, making difference in women's lives. Only together we can bring a change. 


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