UNESCO’s Director for Gender Equality Explains Why Women’s Rights Are Frustrating, Complex, and So Hard to Achieve
Madame Corat, this World Population Day the UN had a special focus on sexual and reproductive health and rights, calling attention to the “unfinished business” of the 1994 International Conference on Population and Development. Though this falls under the purview of the UNPF, I’d love to hear your thoughts on the renewed focus. The UN’s […]
LA DIRECTORA DE LA UNESCO PARA LA IGUALDAD DE GÉNERO EXPLICA POR QUÉ LOS DERECHOS DE LAS MUJERES SON FRUSTRANTES, COMPLEJOS, Y DIFÍCILES DE ALCANZAR
Señora Corat, en este Día Mundial de la Población, la ONU tuvo un enfoque especial en la salud y los derechos sexuales y reproductivos, y llamó la atención sobre los “asuntos pendientes” de la Conferencia Internacional de 1994 sobre Población y Desarrollo. Aunque esto cae bajo el alcance de la FPNU, me encantaría escuchar su […]
Concordia Welcomes Petra Němcová of All Hands and Hearts to its Leadership Council
In her leadership of All Hands and Hearts, a U.S.-based nonprofit providing relief to residents in areas affected by natural disasters, Němcová has played a vital role in driving disaster response and preparedness around the world. Her efforts and advocacy have supported the resiliency of countless communities, encouraging a proactive approach to emergency readiness that […]
In Societies Where Sex is Taboo, This Platform Can Be A Life-Saving Resource
Sex. It’s still a taboo topic censored in many parts of the world. Whether it’s learning about contraception and sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) or finding the nearest abortion clinic, the dearth of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) education is leaving entire generations of young people vulnerable to the consequences of misinformation around sex. And, […]
EN LAS SOCIEDADES DONDE EL SEXO ES TABÚ, ESTA PLATAFORMA PUEDE SER UN RECURSO QUE SALVA VIDAS
Sexo – considerado un tabú y un tema altamente censurado en algunas partes del mundo. Trátese de aprender sobre métodos anticonceptivos y enfermedades de transmisión sexual, o donde encontrar clínica de aborto, la escasez de información sobre los derechos sexuales y reproductivos (DSR) ha dejado una generación entera de jóvenes vulnerables a las consecuencias de […]
2019 Concordia Americas Summit Report
Colombia está en medio de una nueva era, marcada por las posibilidades, la innovación y el emprendimiento. Un faro para América Latina, el país está en una trayectoria sin igual de avance, crecimiento y estabilidad. Ha sido un honor regresar a Bogotá este año y ver que la capital de Colombia, que es tan rica […]
2019 Concordia Americas Summit Report
Colombia is in the midst of a new era, one marked by possibility, innovation, and entrepreneurship. A beacon for Latin America, the country is on an unparalleled trajectory of advancement, growth, and stability. It’s been an honor to return to Bogotá this year and see Colombia’s culturally-rich capital become a hub of global discussion. From […]
SEXUAL VIOLENCE IS A WEAPON OF WAR, HERE’S HOW WE ENSURE JUSTICE FOR SURVIVORS
One in three women will suffer sexual violence at some point in their lifetime, according to UN Women, but in reality the numbers are likely much higher. In the midst of a veritable humanitarian crisis, recent reports of horrific sexual crimes against women and girls in South Sudan have once again emerged. On the International […]
Concordia Europe – AmChamSpain Summit: A Closer Look
Concordia and the American Chamber of Commerce in Spain (AmChamSpain) have recently launched a unique partnership. At its core lies the Concordia Europe – AmChamSpain Summit, an international convening taking place in Madrid on June 26, 2019 that will foster action-oriented discussion around issues spanning today’s technological revolution to the intricate relationship between Spain, the […]
2016 Concordia Annual Summit Report
2016 Concordia Americas Summit Report
