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Statement ID Working Group Discrimination Against Women and Girls
At the 59th Human Rights Council session, CHOICE’s partner, Lulu Okongo, from The National Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission (NGLHRC) gave a statement on women and girls shouldering the disproportionate burden of caregiving responsibilities. Women comprise 70 % of the global health workforce but hold only 25 % of senior positions. Caregiving obligations limit women’s civic and political participation. Voluntary community support roles remain gendered, and girls still bear the bulk of household chores. Despite UN efforts, most States have not yet woven care into economic planning.
READCHOICE at a Crossroads: 27 Years of Youth Leadership in Crisis
Act Now: Protect Youth-Led Movements. If you can donate, please do. It doesn't matter how big or small every donation counts. With your donation we can continue to ensure that young people can make decisions about their own bodies. If you are a peer NGO, stand with us in solidarity and create space in your programming for true youth participation. If you are a donor, invest in youth-friendly processes and prioritise youth-led initiatives. If you are in government, uphold your commitments, not just in words, but in action and funding.
READUNYPA: Defending Dignity, Defying Defunding
Act Now: Protect Youth-Led Movements. If you can donate, please do. It doesn't matter how big or small every donation counts. With your donation we can continue to ensure that young people can make decisions about their own bodies. If you are a peer NGO, stand with us in solidarity and create space in your programming for true youth participation. If you are a donor, invest in youth-friendly processes and prioritise youth-led initiatives. If you are in government, uphold your commitments, not just in words, but in action and funding.
READTaYA: A Youth-Led Organization Defying the Odds Since 2003
Act Now: Protect Youth-Led Movements. If you can donate, please do. It doesn't matter how big or small every donation counts. With your donation we can continue to ensure that young people can make decisions about their own bodies. If you are a peer NGO, stand with us in solidarity and create space in your programming for true youth participation. If you are a donor, invest in youth-friendly processes and prioritise youth-led initiatives. If you are in government, uphold your commitments, not just in words, but in action and funding.
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