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Call for expression of interest: Regional meeting for Southern Africa of the Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

Issued by

Working Group on discrimination against women and girls

Deadline

31 July 2024

Purpose: To express interest in participating to in-person consultations with civil society in Southern Africa
Background

The United Nations Working Group on discrimination against women and girls will hold a regional meeting for Southern Africa from 14 to 18 October 2024 to strengthen its networks in Southern Africa.

Objectives

The Working Group plans to carry in-person consultations with civil society on the main challenges faced by women and girls in the region, including in relation to its upcoming report on gendered dimensions of the care and support system.

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Next Steps

Organizations who are interested in participating in the consultations (14 October in Johannesburg and/or 15 October in Pretoria and/or 16-18 October in Cape Town) can express their interest by registering at the following link. The Working Group regrets that it does not have funds to cover travel expenses. Only participants who can attend the meeting in person at their own expense should register at this point. Preliminary registration will close on 31 July 2024. Registered participants will be contacted with further details. The Secretariat of the Working Group can be contacted at OHCHR-DL-wgdawprofessionalteam@un.org.