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International Women's Day Brief
posted by lesley at
3/05/2009 03:18:00 PM
International Women’s Day 2009
Article briefing for Key Correspondents
Greetings from Health & Development Networks!
It is International Women’s Day on March 8th 2009, and HDN is inviting Key Correspondents (KCs) from across the world to make their contribution to the discussions, debates and advocacy around this important event.
For more information, read on….
BACKGROUND
International Women’s Day is marked each year on 8 March, as a day to mark the economic, social and political achievements of women. Held since the 1900s, the day is recognised as a key event by many international development agencies, local and national governments and NGOs.
According to the United Nations:
“In adopting its resolution on the observance of Women's Day, the General Assembly cited two reasons: to recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security. For the women of the world, the Day's symbolism has a wider meaning: It is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilize for meaningful change.” [Source: Women Watch, 2009 - www.un.org/womenwatch]
Many postings on Healthdev.net describe significant gender inequalities and health risks faced by women across the world, for example:
MICROBICIDES:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=4968
THE PLIGHT OF DOMESTIC WORKERS:
http://tinyurl.com/bteel9
GENDER VIOLENCE:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=3327
THE DANGERS OF EARLY SOCIALISATION:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=3285
But there are also stories of hope, where rather than being a ‘victim’ (always an imprecise word), women succeed in the face of adversity, often playing the key role in maintaining the social and cultural fabric of their community. Here is one example:
WOMEN IN ETHIOPIA:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=4817
CONTENT
We would like each KC to write an article on one (or more) of the following themes:
• Millennium goal 3 [promote gender inequality and empower women more information is here: http://www.mdgmonitor.org/goal3.cfm] aims to eliminate gender disparity by 2015 – what progress is being made in your country or region in reaching this target?
• Provide some personal stories of women confronting and defeating inequality, making a real impact in their community
• Your hopes for the 12 months leading up to International Women’s Day 2010 – what do you wish for in the striving for gender inequality?
LOGISTICS
We would like KCs to write articles of between 500-800 words, and post these on healthdev.net during the week beginning 8th March 2009 – and it would be ideal if you can post your article on the 8th March.
If you would like to contact HDN to discuss ideas, or for access to a critical reader, please email in the first instance:
Ian Hodgson: ian@hdnet.org
Lesley Wright: Lesley@hdnet.org
We look forward to reading your articles!
Ian Hodgson
3rd March 2009
Article briefing for Key Correspondents
Greetings from Health & Development Networks!
It is International Women’s Day on March 8th 2009, and HDN is inviting Key Correspondents (KCs) from across the world to make their contribution to the discussions, debates and advocacy around this important event.
For more information, read on….
BACKGROUND
International Women’s Day is marked each year on 8 March, as a day to mark the economic, social and political achievements of women. Held since the 1900s, the day is recognised as a key event by many international development agencies, local and national governments and NGOs.
According to the United Nations:
“In adopting its resolution on the observance of Women's Day, the General Assembly cited two reasons: to recognize the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security. For the women of the world, the Day's symbolism has a wider meaning: It is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilize for meaningful change.” [Source: Women Watch, 2009 - www.un.org/womenwatch]
Many postings on Healthdev.net describe significant gender inequalities and health risks faced by women across the world, for example:
MICROBICIDES:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=4968
THE PLIGHT OF DOMESTIC WORKERS:
http://tinyurl.com/bteel9
GENDER VIOLENCE:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=3327
THE DANGERS OF EARLY SOCIALISATION:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=3285
But there are also stories of hope, where rather than being a ‘victim’ (always an imprecise word), women succeed in the face of adversity, often playing the key role in maintaining the social and cultural fabric of their community. Here is one example:
WOMEN IN ETHIOPIA:
http://healthdev.net/site/post.php?s=4817
CONTENT
We would like each KC to write an article on one (or more) of the following themes:
• Millennium goal 3 [promote gender inequality and empower women more information is here: http://www.mdgmonitor.org/goal3.cfm] aims to eliminate gender disparity by 2015 – what progress is being made in your country or region in reaching this target?
• Provide some personal stories of women confronting and defeating inequality, making a real impact in their community
• Your hopes for the 12 months leading up to International Women’s Day 2010 – what do you wish for in the striving for gender inequality?
LOGISTICS
We would like KCs to write articles of between 500-800 words, and post these on healthdev.net during the week beginning 8th March 2009 – and it would be ideal if you can post your article on the 8th March.
If you would like to contact HDN to discuss ideas, or for access to a critical reader, please email in the first instance:
Ian Hodgson: ian@hdnet.org
Lesley Wright: Lesley@hdnet.org
We look forward to reading your articles!
Ian Hodgson
3rd March 2009
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