This was a lively panel, and the level of interest and energy in the room was high. Government delegates and members of civil society addressed the serious need for great representation of women in policy and decision making, calling for more effective participation, collaboration, networking and partnering. Women's political engagement brings idea leadership as we share knowledge and policy solutions...

Introducing the Civil Society representative, the UNECE chair said, "Civil Society always has a lot of good advice for us."

The Beijing+25 ECE Review Civil Society Statement was developed in consultation with over 420 NGO representatives from 48 countries. The key messages were delivered by a 27 year old student of international human rights law from Turkey - a strong symbol of youth...

Paula Daepppen (AWC Zurich) Reflections on B+25

Promoting gender equality is not a cost to communities, society or businesses - it is an Investment!

Gender equality recognizes that empowering women also empowers and benefits men and boys, and results in healthier families and communities.

By Sallie Chaballier (AAWE Paris)

"We have everything we need already on paper, we just need to implement it! The 1995 Beijing Platform was a turning point in looking at women and climate and the interlinkages with environmental issues." Jeannette Gurung, Women Organizing for Change in Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (WOCAN)

Climate change has a disproportionate impact on women and...