https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/210 Wed, 13 May 2026 07:08:21 GMT 2026-05-13T07:08:21Z https://multimedia.uneca.org:443/bitstream/id/59a30c9d-e121-430f-9187-4cc08fac9d33/ https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/210 https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4419 The Fifth Session of the Committee on Social Policy Poverty and Gender The fifth session of the Committee on Social Policy, Poverty, and Gender on the theme “Building New Social Contracts in Africa: Choices to fulfill development aspirations” was held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa with in-person participation, on Thursday and Friday, 2 and 3 November 2023. Thu, 02 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4419 2023-11-02T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4389 Closing Session of the Fifth Session of the Committee on Social Policy Poverty and Gender The fifth session of the Committee on Social Policy, Poverty, and Gender, themed “Building New Social Contracts in Africa: Choices to Fulfill Development Aspirations,” was held at the United Nations Conference Centre in Addis Ababa with in-person participation on Thursday and Friday, November 2 and 3, 2023. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4389 2023-11-03T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4348 ECA's Gender, Poverty & Social Policy Division (GPSPD) First Bureau Meeting ECA's Gender, Poverty & Social Policy Division (GPSPD First Bureau Meeting was held on 15 May 2024 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4348 2024-05-14T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4268 Committee on Women and Development (CWD) Press Conference Part 4 The 7th Session of the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) took place from 17-20 May 2011 at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The primary goal of the meeting was to provide a platform for Member States to exchange ideas and experiences while reviewing the progress made towards the Banjul Declaration and the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA). The session also discussed strategies for achieving gender equality and tracked the progress of African countries in women's human rights, according to ECA's Information and Communication Service. The recent political events in North Africa and the developments in countries like Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa have drawn the attention of the CWD towards the role of women in peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives in these regions. The fourth episode of the Press Conference on Women's Rights focused on UN Women and the entire United Nations system upholding human rights for all, regardless of their sexual orientation or economic status, and the need to respond appropriately. Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4268 2011-05-17T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4265 Committee on Women and Development (CWD) Press Conference Part 3 The 7th Session of the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) took place from 17-20 May 2011 at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The primary goal of the meeting was to provide a platform for Member States to exchange ideas and experiences while reviewing the progress made towards the Banjul Declaration and the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA). The session also discussed strategies for achieving gender equality and tracked the progress of African countries in women's human rights, according to ECA's Information and Communication Service. The recent political events in North Africa and the developments in West African countries such as Cote d’Ivoire have brought the role of women in peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives to the forefront. In the third episode of the Press Conference on Women's Rights, the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) discussed addressing rural women and the UN Women representative mentioned that critical partnership with UN Women due to the potential for collaboration with women so that Our organization currently operates and has a presence in 35 African countries, and our executive director is committed to focusing on programs that can bring about real change in the lives of women. the priority is Rural women. Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4265 2011-05-17T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4264 Committee on Women and Development (CWD) Press Conference Part 2 The 7th Session of the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) took place from 17-20 May 2011 at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The primary goal of the meeting was to provide a platform for Member States to exchange ideas and experiences while reviewing the progress made towards the Banjul Declaration and the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA). The session also discussed strategies for achieving gender equality and tracked the progress of African countries in women's human rights, according to ECA's Information and Communication Service. The recent political events in North Africa and developments in countries such as Cote d’Ivoire in West Africa have drawn the attention of the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) towards the role of women in peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives in these regions. In the second episode of the Press Conference on Women's Rights, the CWD discussed its efforts towards supporting countries that face challenges in accessing the internet and new technologies. The committee has a dedicated division that focuses on developing policies related to information science and technology, including ICT policies and National Information and Communication infrastructure policies. Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4264 2011-05-17T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4262 Committee on Women and Development (CWD) Press Conference Part 1 The 7th Session of the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) took place from 17-20 May 2011 at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The primary goal of the meeting was to provide a platform for Member States to exchange ideas and experiences while reviewing the progress made towards the Banjul Declaration and the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA). The session also discussed strategies for achieving gender equality and tracked the progress of African countries in women's human rights, according to ECA's Information and Communication Service. Given the recent political events in North Africa and the developments in countries such as Cote d'Ivoire in West Africa, the CWD focused its attention on the role women have played in peacebuilding and reconciliation initiatives in these two regions. During a press conference, the Committee on Women and Development (CWD) emphasized the importance of women taking leadership roles in peace missions and participating in peace negotiations and building processes. Furthermore, the government should prosecute those responsible for using viruses against women as weapons of war in conflict situations. Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4262 2011-05-17T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4175 ECA event on Financial Inclusion for Business women The Financial Inclusion for Businesswomen event commenced at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, focusing on the theme of 'Promoting the economic empowerment of Businesswomen across the African continent.' Ngozi Oyewole, President of Commonwealth Business Women Africa (CBW-Africa), highlighted the significance of women's economic empowerment, encompassing their equal participation in existing markets, access to and control over productive resources, and attainment of Decent Work, among other essential factors Thu, 22 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4175 2024-02-22T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4108 Abdalla Hamdok Deputy Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Made a Remark at International Women's Day Celebration 2012 The celebration of International Women's Day 2012 was held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The theme for International Women's Day 2012 was Empower Rural Women: End Hunger and Poverty. Rural women are active agents of economic and social change and environmental protection who are, in many ways and to various degrees, constrained in their roles as farmers, producers, investors, caregivers, and consumers. They play crucial roles in ensuring food and nutrition security, eradicating rural poverty, and improving the well-being of their families yet continue to face serious challenges because of gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that deny them equitable access to opportunities, resources, assets, and services. International Women's Day is a reminder that universal human rights cannot be achieved without equal participation and opportunities for the development of women around the world. In this video Deputy Executive Secretary, Mr. Abdlla Hamdok expressed his view on gender equality during the International Women’s Day Celebration However, Gender-based discrimination shadows all cultures, and is often manifested in the laws, policies, and practices of institutions. For example, in many countries, women are not afforded the same inheritance rights and property rights as men, nor are they allowed to testify in court, even where constitutional guarantees provide for equality and laws protect women’s rights, discriminatory practices by law enforcement and security services. Moreover, courts, lawyers, and social services can serve as major obstacles to women’s security and access to justice. Customary and traditional norms and practices, including informal justice mechanisms, may perpetuate gross violations of the rights of women and this may also underpin gender discrimination in workplaces. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4108 2012-03-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4107 Mulutsega Legesse, Vice-President of the Executive Committee of UNECA Staff Union, Speech at the Celebration of International Women's Day 2012 The celebration of International Women's Day 2012 was held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa. The theme for International Women's Day 2012 was Empower Rural Women: End Hunger and Poverty. Rural women are active agents of economic and social change and environmental protection who are, in many ways and to various degrees, constrained in their roles as farmers, producers, investors, caregivers, and consumers. They play crucial roles in ensuring food and nutrition security, eradicating rural poverty, and improving the well-being of their families yet continue to face serious challenges because of gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that deny them equitable access to opportunities, resources, assets, and services. International Women's Day is a reminder that universal human rights cannot be achieved without equal participation and opportunities for the development of women around the world. In this video, Ms. Thokozile Ruzvidzo, Director of the African Centre for Gender and Social Development (ACGSD), said, that gender is our main agenda for both men and women and implementing gender mainstreaming, and she added when we celebrate, we think about how women enter into the system and support women who are in the system. Secondly, Mulutsega Legesse, Vice-President of the Executive Committee of the UNECA Staff Union, presented the history of International Women's Day and the UN declarations and conventions, several decades have passed and the strong policy statements have been ineffective and the desired goal of 50 percent women at the UN system-wide level has not yet been achieved. The current picture in ECA is such that women occupy only 36% at higher and professional levels. Now the question is every year we celebrate International Women’s Day, the 8th of March, how should we bring a tangible change to improve the status of the advancement of women in the Secretariat? and strengthen the role of women by giving them higher education and training. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4107 2012-03-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4111 Ms. Elizabeth Yenemi, UN Women Association, Delivered a Speech at the International Women's Day Celebration 2012 The celebration of International Women's Day 2012 was held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Addis Ababa. The theme for International Women's Day 2012 was Empower Rural Women: End Hunger and Poverty. Rural women are active agents of economic and social change and environmental protection who are, in many ways and to various degrees, constrained in their roles as farmers, producers, investors, caregivers, and consumers. They play crucial roles in ensuring food and nutrition security, eradicating rural poverty, and improving the well-being of their families yet continue to face serious challenges as a result of gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that deny them equitable access to opportunities, resources, assets, and services. International Women's Day is a reminder that universal human rights cannot be achieved without equal participation and opportunities for the development of women around the world. In this video, Elizabeth Yenemi on behalf of UN Women Association Members indicated that the Women's Association's objective has been since 1962 to promote good well, provide opportunities for members to share a common interest, and engage in welfare projects, which could privilege less benefited in Ethiopia. Mena Haile Michael, Solar technician at Solar Energy Foundation, presented about the role of women empowering project to enable them to get electric light to the rural community which has affected the children in their life how So solar light gives them light and healthy life and easy to women to do day to day activities. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4111 2012-03-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4109 Staff Enjoying the International Women’s Day Celebration The celebration of International Women's Day 2012 was held at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa Addis Ababa. The theme for International Women's Day 2012 was Empower Rural Women: End Hunger and Poverty. Rural women are active agents of economic and social change and environmental protection who are, in many ways and to various degrees, constrained in their roles as farmers, producers, investors, caregivers, and consumers. They play crucial roles in ensuring food and nutrition security, eradicating rural poverty, and improving the well-being of their families yet continue to face serious challenges as a result of gender-based stereotypes and discrimination that deny them equitable access to opportunities, resources, assets, and services. International Women's Day is a reminder that universal human rights cannot be achieved without equal participation and opportunities for the development of women around the world. This video presents staff enjoying the International Women’s Day Celebration at the ECA Compound. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4109 2012-03-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4020 Voice on International Women’s Day International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year the title "Voice on International Women’s Day" documentary was made by UNECA, African Center for Gender in Collaboration with the UNECA Staff Union on 8 March 2014 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In this video, the Executive Secretary of ECA, Carlos Lopes message said we talk about demographic dividend, nutrition, about different aspects, we forget that none of these are possible without women’s presence as active participants and leaders. The documentary contained the UNECA, UN agencies, the embassy, and other international staff communities with their ideas and comments about International Women’s Day (IWD). Sat, 08 Mar 2014 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/4020 2014-03-08T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3972 Participant Commented about the First Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund - Part Four Through the African Women Leadership Fund, the Economic Commission for Africa and its partners aims to create a sustainable platform to accelerate the growth of women-owned and operated companies across Africa, as captains of industry in the startup space, and create a framework for supporting microenterprise. The African Women Leadership Fund has been working with and supporting women-owned and run fund management companies, as well as women-focused impact funds. To do this, the Fund has raised investment and technical assistance capital and built a platform to identify, mentor, support, and invest in women entrepreneurs at scale. In this video of the 1st Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund on 19 December 2018 commented by one of the Advisory Board Members the African Women Leadership Fund is important to the African Women and African Union. The transformation of Africa would not happen without the participation of Women. So, we cannot be involved without being economically empowered. That is why this fund is important. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3972 2018-12-19T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3971 Participant Commented about the First Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund - Part Three Through the African Women Leadership Fund, the Economic Commission for Africa and its partners aims to create a sustainable platform to accelerate the growth of women-owned and operated companies across Africa, as captains of industry in the startup space, and create a framework for supporting microenterprise. The African Women Leadership Fund has been working with and supporting women-owned and run fund management companies and women-focused impact funds. To do this, the Fund has raised investment and technical assistance capital and built a platform to identify, mentor, support, and invest in women entrepreneurs at scale. In this video of the 1st Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund on 19 December 2018 commented by one of the Advisory Board Members the African Women Leadership Fund is important to reach out to women's businesses. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3971 2018-12-19T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3969 Participant Commented about the First Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund - Part Two Through the African Women Leadership Fund, the Economic Commission for Africa and its partners aims to create a sustainable platform to accelerate the growth of women-owned and operated companies across Africa, as captains of industry in the startup space, and create a framework for supporting microenterprise. The African Women Leadership Fund has been working with and supporting women-owned and run fund management companies and women-focused impact funds. To do this, the Fund has raised investment and technical assistance capital and built a platform to identify, mentor, support, and invest in women entrepreneurs at scale. In this video of the 1st Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund on 19 December 2018 commented by one of the Advisory Board Members the found launch has an objective that is a big difference from the other initiatives. Tue, 19 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3969 2023-12-19T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3968 Ms. Nabila Freidji, Founder of African Women Leaders Network, and Advisory Board Member, Commented about the First Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund - Part One Through the African Women Leadership Fund, the Economic Commission for Africa and its partners aims to create a sustainable platform to accelerate the growth of women-owned and operated companies across Africa, as captains of industry in the startup space, and create a framework for supporting microenterprise. The African Women Leadership Fund has been working with and supporting women-owned and run fund management companies and women-focused impact funds. To do this, the Fund has raised investment and technical assistance capital and built a platform to identify, mentor, support, and invest in women entrepreneurs at scale. This video of the 1st Meeting of the Advisory Board of the African Women Leadership Fund on 19 December 2018 commented by Nabila Freidji, one of the Advisory Board Members, said the fund's objective is to accelerate women fund managers. She is also a founder of the African Women Leadership Networks. Wed, 19 Dec 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3968 2018-12-19T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3463 UNODAf Regional Women's Conference on Preventing the Proliferation UNODAf-Regional Women's Conference on Preventing the Proliferation was held on 12-13 October at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3463 2022-10-12T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3690 Tech African Women (TAW) Initiative The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), in partnership with Betacube, organized the first Demo Day of the Tech African Women (TAW) program on 20 December 2022 at Adore Addis Hotel. Tech African Women (TAW) is an entrepreneurship program that is dedicated to empowering African female entrepreneurs by helping them transform their ideas into validated business models and building a strong female-led tech start-up pipeline and community in Africa. TAW 1.0 was first launched in August 2022 with a series of boot camps in four African countries offering a 5-month entrepreneurial program for women-led and idea-stage tech start-ups that provided solutions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The first TAW cohort was composed of eight idea-stage start-ups from Tunisia, Senegal, Tanzania, and Ethiopia. These start-ups benefited from an intensive three-month incubation phase supervised by a network of developers, designers, and business experts. During their training, the start-ups were able to attend tailored webinars led by international trainers. They were put in touch separately with different experts who supported them in branding, business planning, market analysis, and pitching, among others. Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3690 2022-12-20T00:00:00Z https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3595 10 Reasons to Think Urban Now in Africa On World Cities Day, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) highlights 10 critical reasons to think urban now in Africa. Mon, 31 Oct 2022 00:00:00 GMT https://hdl.handle.net/10855.1/3595 2022-10-31T00:00:00Z