The International Women’s Health Coalition (IWHC), OutRight Action International and the Global Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP) held a press conference at the United Nations Correspondents Association to discuss a Feminist Declaration to achieve gender equality launched by the Women’s Rights Caucus, a self-organized feminist advocacy group, comprised of more than 200 organizations, dedicated to advancing gender equality and the United Nations.
Speakers were:
Shannon Kowalski, Director of Advocacy and Policy, IWHC
Luiza Drummond Veado, UN Program Officer, OutRight Action International
Kholi Buthelezi, National Coordinator Sisonke South Africa, NSWP
moderated by Edith Lederer, UNCA Vice President
For further information see documents and video below:
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