Global Vote Day: May 8th!
To date, over 2 million people have told the UN about the world they want to see. These voices matter. The UN is working with governments everywhere to define the next global agenda to address extreme...
View ArticleBeijing+20 and the Importance of Partnerships with Girls
WGG Girl Advocate, Christina was invited to speak on “Beijing + 20 and Partnerships” at the May membership meeting of the NGO CSW. The panel, moderated by Beth Adamson of the WGG included: Rosemary...
View ArticleAnnual Report: FY 2013-2014
The Working Group on Girls had an incredible year! Thanks to our Task Forces: Advocacy, Communications, CSW 58 Logistics, Development Committee, Girls Against Violence, Girls Participation, Girls...
View ArticleECOSOC Youth Forum: Review of June 2 -3 Event
Editorial By: Disha Banerjee Bhattacharya, WGG Intern Summer 2014 The United Nations Economic and Social Council held a Forum on Youth from 2nd-3rd June 2014. The forum was titled, “#Youth 2015:...
View ArticleWGG Girls Address Youth Forum
Editorial By: Disha Banerjee Bhattacharya, WGG Intern Summer 2014 At the United Nations Economic and Social Council’s Forum on Youth from 2nd-3rd June 2014, UN Women held a side event titled...
View ArticleWGG’s Response to OWG 12 Zero Draft
WGG has prepared a response to the Open Working Group Zero Draft proposing specific amendments to the goals and targets. You can read a copy of this response: here. We have sent this to the NGO...
View ArticleCelebrate IDG 2014 at the 2nd Annual Girls Speak Out
The Working Group on Girls is proud to partner with Day of the Girl Summit to host the 2nd Annual Girls Speak Out at the United Nations on 10 October 2014. This year, the Girls Speak Out will focus on...
View ArticleWGG Celebrates the Launch of Beijing +20
WGG Girl Advocate Diana prepares for her speech about the importance of girls’ rights in the Beijing Platform for Action with Gloria Steinem. Follow the conversation with @UN_Women and the movement...
View ArticleUN MY World Mandela Day: July 18th
On July 18th, Join the UN MY World team and the Nelson Mandela Foundation for a social media day of action ‘Remembering Mandela’. Mandela Day seeks to inspire people everywhere to take action and...
View ArticleJoin UN Women’s Beijing +20 Campaign
As part of UN Women’s Beijing +20 campaign, they will focus on the Girl Child for the month of August. Throughout the month, you can help share the message about girls’ rights with #Beijing20 and...
View ArticleAudition for the Girls Speak Out at the United Nations for #IDG2014
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View Article2nd Round of Auditions for Girls Speak Out!
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View ArticleNEW Girl Advocate Applications Available
Are you passionate about girls’ issues around the world? Do you want to speak with global leaders, activists, politicians and change-makers about girls’ rights? The Working Group on Girls is looking...
View ArticleWGG Statement to CSW 59
WGG Statement to CSW 59: The main focus of the session will be on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, including current challenges that affect its implementation and the achievement of...
View ArticleJoint CEDAW & CRC Resolution Passed!
GENEVA (5 November 2014) – For the first time, two UN human rights expert committees have joined forces to issue a comprehensive interpretation of the obligations of States to prevent and eliminate...
View ArticleGiving Tuesday!
DECEMBER 2, 2014 YES! It’s Giving Tuesday! We might stay away from the crowded malls on the last Friday of November, or the small shops on that Saturday – and even eschew the pull toward website...
View ArticleRead the Latest Action for Girls!
Read the latest edition of Action for Girls and learn about the latest news in girls’ rights, and the work of the Working Group on Girls! Special thanks to our Communications Team: Susan O’Malley,...
View ArticleRead the WGG’s Response to the Post-2015 Synthesis Report
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View ArticleTake the Girls Grade Beijing Survey
Twenty years ago this September, the United Nations convened its fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing, China. They produced what is called “The Beijing Platform for Action” and identified...
View ArticleWGG Response to Beijing +20 Political Declaration
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