From UNESCO: “September 8th was proclaimed as International Literacy Day (ILD) at the 14th session of UNESCO’s General Conference on October 26, 1966. Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate...

SDG Media Zone during the UN General Assembly 21–27 September 2019

For the fourth year in a row, the SDG Media Zone will bring transformative ideas and change-making initiatives to audiences at the United Nations and around the world. 

During the high-level week, the SDG Media Zone will host impactful, dynamic and in-depth conversations with decision-makers, influencers and media partners...

By Melissa Ruggles (AWC Amsterdam) —FAWCO Women, Peace & Security Chair

As I browse the latest news and research on UNSCR 1325 and women’s participation in peace processes, I just start to feel sad and frustrated. I ask myself why, in 2019, are women not involved in peace processes more often? Considering that we comprise 50 percent of the global...

Maternal Depression – Not Only Reserved for the Wealthy

By Dawn Parker, AWEP and Richard Ferreira, RN

The uncomfortable truth

1. Eighty percent of the world’s population lives in LAMICs (Low- and Middle-Income Countries);
2. Less than 20 percent of the world’s mental health resources are shared between all the LAMICs;
3. The burden of depression is 50 percent higher for females than for males;
4. Approximately...

by Alexandra De Jager, AWG Paris, FAUSA, Environment Team Member

September 20, 2019 was the first day of a week-long Global Climate Strike, and sixteen-year-old activist Greta Thunberg was in New York City to lead the way. Earlier in the week, she addressed the US Congress and said that climate change is “above all, an emergency, and not just any...

Welcome back after what I hope was an enjoyable and relaxing summer. I had a great summer and am excited to get back into the swing of a new year at my club and with FAWCO. In this first article of the club year, we’d like to let you know what you can expect from us in the coming months...