UNIFEM links:
Economic Governance site UNIFEM New York
New Poll Highlights Need for Better Understanding Among Thais of the Importance of Migrant Workers to Their Economy
18 December 2006, Bangkok, - A new ABAC poll released today revealed the need for better understanding among Thais of the important contribution made by foreign migrant workers to the Thai economy. Full story]
Women living with HIV in Phnom Penh set up their own cooperative for income generation in Cambodia.
27 – 29 November 2006, Phnom Penh, - The Positive Women’s Sector of Cambodia (PWS) held a three day workshop for twenty eight women living with HIV. Held in Takeo Province the workshop was focused on improving their livelihood opportunities and was organized by the PWS, with support from UNIFEM and UNDP.[Full story]
Regional NGO Workshop Addressing Women Migrants Rights Through CEDAW
27-29 November 2006, Bangkok, Voices of women migrants heard, NGOs to use international treaty to promote the rights of women migrant workers. [Full story]
Conference Statement [More]
Investment in Proven Strategies Needed to End Violence against Women
22 November 2006, New York, - International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2006. Statement by Noeleen Heyzer, Executive Director, UNIFEM Every year on 25 November, advocates around the world jointly raise their voices to denounce violence against women as what it is: the most pervasive and shameful human rights violation. [Full story]
UNIFEM announces grants in support of efforts to end violence against women
22 November 2006, Bangkok, - In East and Southeast Asia, the United Nations Trust Fund Grants Go to A Joint Proposal from Mongolia. The United Nations Trust Fund to Eliminate Violence against Women will grant US$ 3.5 million to initiatives in developing countries that are addressing gender-based violence. [Full story]
ASEAN ministers share best practices in advancing women’s rights in national development planning
15 November 2006, Jakarta, - Ministers and senior officials in charge of women empowerment and development from ASEAN countries will share experience and best practices at the “ASEAN High-Level Meeting on Gender Mainstreaming in the Context of CEDAW, BPFA and MDGs” [Full story]
In message for international day, Secretary-General calls for creation of environment ‘where violence against women is not tolerated
14 November 2006, New York, - Violence against women causes untold misery, harms families across generations, and impoverishes communities. It stops women from fulfilling their potential, restricts economic growth, and undermines development. When it comes to violence against women, there are no civilized societies. [Full story]
Senior government officials from Southeast Asian countries pledge to use international treaty to assist women migrant workers
7 November 2006, Bangkok, – Senior government officials from eight Southeast Asian
countries pledged to use the Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) to better protect women migrant workers in the region.[Full story]
First Ever Vietnam NGO report to CEDAW is underway
9 September 2006, To further facilitate the presenting of a thoroughly reflective and comprehensive report to the CEDAW Committee, this capacity building workshop is underway in Vietnam. The activity is expected to conclude by the first quarter of 2007, just in time for the preparation of presenting before the CEDAW conference in New York in 2007. [Full story]
ASEAN and The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM)
8 June 2006, Press Release on signing of a Framework for Cooperation Agreement to Advance Gender Equality in ASEAN countries for your information and circulation. This press release is issued by: the ASEAN Secretariat and The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), East and Southeast Asia Regional Office.
International Women's Day Celebration at the National Human Right Commission, Thailand (NHRC)
10 March 2006, The National Human Right Commission of Thailand (supported by UNIFEM) is organizing activities in celebration of International Women’s day on at the NHRC, half day event.
International Women's Day Celebration
Exercising Power for Change
8 March 2006,Statement by Noeleen Heyzer, International Women's Day Day
Women in Political Decision Making
8 March 2006, by Dr. Jean DÇunha, International Women's Day Day
International Women’s Week 2006: Women and the Coming Senator Election, Thailand
1-2 March 2006, To celebrate the international Women’s Day of this year, Gender and Development Research Institute organized a 2-day gathering of nationwide women leaders, NGOs and networks of grassroots, academics and media people, and representatives of the government departments.
Trafficking kit Available for downloading is the joint UNIFEM/UNIAP kit, Trafficking in Persons: A Gender Rights Perspective. Check back soon for more downloads on our Gender resources page.
Updated: 13 February 2007 22:24 +0700 EEG
UNIFEM in...
United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) East and Southeast Asia
Finance and Administrative Assistant
EVAW kit available for download on gender resources page.
© 2005 United Nations Development Fund for Women
.jpg)