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Providing care is a team effort! Families, communities, businesses, & governments need to play their part! Caregiving is a shared responsibility. How can we better support caregivers across the board? Find out at the 2024 Asia-Pacific Care Forum: https://lnkd.in/dz4wyB-Q #AsiaPacificCareForum Asian Development Bank (ADB) | Visa | IFC - International Finance Corporation | International Development Research Centre (IDRC) | AYAT Care

🌍 Check our new Interview! 🇮🇩 Meet Sita Aripurnami, an inspiring advocate from #Indonesia 🇮🇩, who participated in the historic 4th World Conference on Women where the Beijing Declaration was adopted. Sita has dedicated her career to promoting women's rights and continues to influence gender policy today. 📢 "It is crucial that national authorities strengthen the implementation of gender mainstreaming policies across all sectors and institutions," says Sita Aripurnami. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dh2j9wYX #Beijing30

✨ Our new initiative, the UN Women Gender Action Lab: Innovation and Impact for Gender Equality in the Asia-Pacific, powered by Women’s Empowerment Principles, was officially launched on July 3!    ✨ We are excited to embark on this journey with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and were honoured to have Sarah Goulding join us to share how the Gender Action Lab will amplify and deepen existing work in the region toward transforming the private sector for #genderequality and #womeneconomicempowerment.     🙏 We would also like to thank Siti Maheran Ahmad (Deloitte), Net Supatravanij (ila Generation) and Emile Schmitz (Bopinc) who joined us to share their views of how we can collaboratively develop innovative solutions through and within the private sector that create impactful and meaningful change for gender equality in the Asia-Pacific region.    📖 Dive deep to our introductory brief of GAL: https://lnkd.in/gnNhUdd2 #GenderActionLab #WEPs 

Southeast Asia is making notable strides in advancing the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Agenda. However, advancing WPS requires more than regional commitment; there needs to be a bridge to translate global and regional commitments into national and even local actions.” - I Gusti Agung Wesaka Puja, Executive Director, ASEAN Institute for Peace and Reconciliation (ASEAN-IPR) In #Thailand, representatives from 8 countries in Southeast Asia gathered to exchange experiences on the WPS agenda and strengthened the regional network. This collaboration aims to build and reinforce policies and activities that ensure women can safely and actively participate in peace and security efforts. More: https://lnkd.in/dJDSRD7a #WPSASEAN #ASEANRPAWPS Mission of Canada to ASEAN | La mission du Canada auprès de l'ANASE , Foreign and Commonwealth Office

⚡ ICYMI: On July 3, we were thrilled to officially launch our new initiative with Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - the UN Women Gender Action Lab (GAL): Innovation and impact for gender equality in the Asia-Pacific region, powered by the Women’s Empowerment Principles. Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/gtpdydvD ! Seeking to foster new solutions and deeper action for #genderequality in the world of work, GAL will leverage the innovation capabilities of the private sector to drive transformation within the private sector. Learn more about the inspiration and larger vision for GAL in our Introductory Brief: https://lnkd.in/gnNhUdd2 #GenderActionLab #WEPs

🚨 Deadline Extension Alert! 🚨 More and more people are discovering the WEPs Awards, and we've heard your requests for additional time. We’re excited to announce that the application deadline has been extended to 31 July. This is your chance to showcase your company's commitment to gender equality and inspire others in the community. Don't miss out on this opportunity to share your actions and get recognized on a regional and global scale. Apply for the WEPs Awards today and lead the way toward a more inclusive future! https://lnkd.in/dUfv4gYy Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

🚀 Webinar on Mentorship and Programmatic Strategies for Career Advancement in STEM 🌟 🗓️ Date: 15 July 2024   🕙 Time: 10 am - 12 pm (IST)   🌐 Join virtually: Register - https://lnkd.in/d5Z7SAqg 📍 In-Person: Chindwara, Madhya Pradesh, India We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar as part of UN Women's Empowering Women in STEM (WeSTEM) programme! 🎉 This initiative supports young women from select tribal areas of Madhya Pradesh, India in their journey through STEM education and careers. ✨ What to expect: 1. Inspiring stories: Hear personal journeys of young women from skilling to employment. 2. Expert insights: Learn from organizations about the importance of mentorship in career advancement. Celebrate World Youth Skills Day with us and be part of this empowering conversation. Let’s inspire the next generation of women in STEM! Suhela Khan Kanta Singh Head Held High Foundation Madhya Pradesh State Skill Development & Employment Generation Board (MPSSDEGB) Directorate of Skill Development MP KARM Fellowship for Young Indian Women Micron Foundation #WeSTEM #WomenInSTEM #Empowerment #Mentorship #STEMCareers #WorldYouthSkillsDay

“The socioeconomic conditions woven against the highly patriarchal culture in the #Philippines, and the country’s marked vulnerability to disasters, make Filipino girls and women even more at risk as the climate crisis worsens.” In an interview with UN Women, 🇵🇭 Climate Change Commission Philippines Commissioner Rachel Herrera shares how Filipino girls and women are disproportionately impacted by climate change, and the steps that the Philippine Government is taking to mitigate these. Read more: https://lnkd.in/d7e9gU7d

🌟 Did you know that the 2024 WEPs Awardees will have the chance to be recognized at the upcoming WEPs Forum in 2025? 🌟 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to elevate your business and amplify your commitment to gender equality. Start your application for the WEPs Awards today to pave the way for global recognition! https://ow.ly/7ytG50Strvr Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade #WEPs #WEPsAwards #GenderEquality