56th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women on now
Printer-friendly versionThe UNCSW is in session from February 27thto March 9th,, in New York City.
The session has gathered representatives from Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from around the world. The priority theme under consideration for 2012 is: “The empowerment of rural women and their role in poverty and hunger eradication, development and current challenges.”
More details on the 56th session can be found on their website.
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