Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Canada's Statement on Women's Equality to the UNCSW
Non-governmental organizations have an important position in the United Nations, ACTEW learned when attending the Consultation Day hosted by the NGO Committee on the Status of Women on February 24. Their role is to monitor and evaluate the execution of governmental commitments made in statements to the UN.
On Thursday February 28, the Government of Canada presented its statement to at the 52nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Canada's statement about its commitment to women's equality is available on the web site of the Mission of Canada to the UN.
Representatives from Canadian NGOs attending the UNCSW released a response to the statement, comparing Canada's proclamations to last week's federal budget. You can read their commentary on the web sites of Canadian Business or CUPE.
On Thursday February 28, the Government of Canada presented its statement to at the 52nd session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Canada's statement about its commitment to women's equality is available on the web site of the Mission of Canada to the UN.
Representatives from Canadian NGOs attending the UNCSW released a response to the statement, comparing Canada's proclamations to last week's federal budget. You can read their commentary on the web sites of Canadian Business or CUPE.
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