Nordic panel on men and gender equality at CSW

The Beijing Platform for Action is a milestone for women’s empowerment and gender equality. And a lot has been achieved since the adoption 20 years ago.

However, according to the Nordic ministers for gender equality, in order to further advance gender equality and ensure gender equality for women, we need to discuss the role and responsibility of men for advancing, achieving and promoting gender equality. This is the only way we can ensure continued progress towards a future gender-equal society.

The Nordic ministers for gender equality will organize a side event to the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) in order to discuss the role and responsibility of men in gender equality work.

Women and men – a joint venture into an equal future!

Time: Wednesday 11 March at 11.30 a.m. – 12.45 p.m.

Location: DHL Auditorium - Dag Hammarskjöld Library (UN headquarters, New York City)

Participants:

Mr Manu Sareen, Denmark
Minister for Children, Gender Equality, Integration and Social Affairs

Ms Eygló Harðardóttir, Iceland
Minister of Social Affairs and Housing and Minister of Nordic Cooperation

Ms Åsa Regnér, Sweden
Minister for Children, the Elderly and Gender Equality

Ms Anne Sipiläinen, Finland
Undersecretary of State

Mr Hans Brattskar, Norway
State Secretary, Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Moderator:

Ms Kira Appel,
Deputy Head of Department, Ministry of Children,
Gender Equality, Integration and Social Affairs, Denmark

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The Nordic experiences show that gender equality is not just a matter of justice or democracy, but an economic necessity and a pillar of the Nordic welfare society. For the Nordic countries, being part of a globalized world means demonstrating international commitment. Through dialogue and discussion the Nordic co-operation is carried out in international forums with a view to promoting gender equality.