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BPW International Leads Women and Water Dialogue at UNECE Forum 2026
UN News · April 27, 2026
This important event strengthened international collaboration and further positioned BPW International as a powerful global voice advocating for inclusive policies and sustainable solutions.

BPW International at the 69th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
UN News · April 18, 2026
The discussion highlighted how gaps in medical research and clinical trials continue to impact women’s health, safety, and full participation in society.

UNESCO Prize for Girls' & Women's Education - 2026
UN News · April 06, 2026
Education transforms the futures of women and girls. This change starts with people like you. UNESCO is calling on individuals, institutions and organisations making a difference in girls' and women's education. If you are leading an innovative and scalable project that has been running for at least two years, we encourage you to apply. Nominations close on 12 May 2026. Learn more about the nomination and selection process: https://lnkd.in/d7exiS_s #IWD2026 #InclusionforAll...

43rd UNESCO General Conference Report - Dr. Marie-Claude Machon-Honoré
UN News · December 03, 2025
The Venue - The 43rd session of UNESCO General Conference (30 oct to 13 Nov 2025) was held in two different areas outside the city of Samarkand (Uzbekistan), one for plenaries and thematic sessions with Member States’Delegations and seats reserved for NGOs at the back of the large room and another area - Expo Congress and Expo Center for UNESCO exhibition « Sharing Humanity since 1945 » and for UNESCO Commissions Meetings, open working spaces and beverages (water, tea, coffee), printers and...

BPW International – Communication on Progress (CoP) 2023–2025
UN News · December 02, 2025
The document highlights BPW International’s advocacy at the United Nations, our global programs such as Equal Pay Day and BPW LISTENS, the strengthening of Task Forces and Standing Committees, and our progress in promoting women’s leadership, decent work, peacebuilding, sustainability, and ethical governance.

International Symposium on the Future of the Right to Education: Renewing Global Commitments and Charting Future Directions
UN News · October 25, 2025
The Symposium, designed to emphasize interactivity and participant engagement, will mark the official closing of the 11th Consultation on the 1960 Convention and the launch of the 2025 Global Report on the Right to Education.

UNESCO Global Citizenship Prize - Deadline 1 September
UN News · July 12, 2025
Call for Nominations: UNESCO Prize for Global Citizenship Education 2025

3rd UN Ocean Conference, 9-13 June 2025, Nice, France
UN News · June 09, 2025
To preserve the ocean—which covers 70% of the Earth's surface—we must adopt a cross-sectoral approach and implement intelligent, integrated action plans aligned with SDG 14.

UNESCO Prize 2025 for Girls' and Women's Education
UN News · March 24, 2025
We invite you to widely disseminate this call among your interested stakeholders and to share it on your social media platforms to encourage applications.

UN News · March 02, 2025
UNESCO and UNICEF have convened the Global Platform for Gender Equality, in and through Education, bringing together governments, partners, civil society and youth, to monitor progress, highlight gaps, and propel transformative action on gender equality. The Platform’s Global Accountability Dashboard is a one-stop resource monitoring country progress against key indicators on gender-transformative education, spotlighting key actions taken by governments and their partners, and providing an...

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