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CSW68 - The Nordic Approach to Gender Equality and Women's Economic Freedom at UN Summit

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Ministers attending CSW68 in New York on March 11th 2024: Sanni Grahn-Laasonen (FI), Erlend Kaldestad Hanstveit (NO), Naaja H. Nathanielsen (GRL), Marie Bjerre (DK), Sirið Stenberg (FO), Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson (IS), Paulina Brandberg (SE).

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For more than 40 years, the Nordic countries have worked together to promote gender equality. However, persistent challenges remain such as the gender pay gap or unequal distribution of care work. This year we want to highlight how gender equality is dependent on women's financial freedom.

3 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN'S ECONOMIC FREEDOM

Watch or re-watch here the panel discussions at CSW68

THE NORDIC MINISTERS : A GENDER-EQUAL FUTURE FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM

March 11th 2024

The Nordic labor markets are among the most gender-equal in the world. However, persistent challenges, the gender pay gap, sexual harassment at work, and the un-equal distribution of care work remind us that the job is not yet done. Many women find themselves economically dependent on a partner or family, preventing them from making their own decisions and following their own dreams.

Speakers:

Paulina Brandberg, Min. Gender Equality and Working Life, Sweden
Sanni Grahn-Laasonen, Min. Social Security, Finland
Guðmundur Ingi Guðbrandsson, Min. Social Affairs and the Labour Market, Iceland
Sirið Stenberg, Min. Social Affairs and Culture, Faroe Islands
Naaja H. Nathanielsen, Min. Business and Gender Equality, Greenland
Marie Bjerre, Min. Digital Government and Gender Equality, Denmark
Erlend Kaldestad Hanstveit, State Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Equality, Norway

Moderator: Katrine Kielos-Marçal, Author and Journalist

NORDIC EXPERT PANEL : PAVING THE WAY FOR A GENDER-EQUAL ECONOMY

March 13th 2024

Women’s labor market participation and economic independence are cornerstones in any gender-equal society.
Nordic and international experts unlock concrete policy solutions to equal pay, shared parental leave, and subsidized child-care that support
women’s economic empowerment. Discover how the Nordics have shaped a path that supports economic gender equality and how policies promoting gender equality are a good business case – for the individual and for society.

Speakers:

Lubna Jaffery, Minister of Culture and Equality, Norway
Chidi King, Branch Chief, Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, ILO
Emma Holten, activist and expert in feminist economics, Denmark
Maj-Britt Hjördís Briem, Legal Adviser at the Confederation of Icelandic Employers
Milla Sandt, Senior Specialist at Ministry of Social Affairs and Health in Finland
Bjørn Erik Thon, Gender Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud in Norway

Moderator: Karen Elleman, Secretary General The Nordic Council of Ministers

ENDING ECONOMIC GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE

March 11th 2024

TOGETHER WITH THE MISSION OF LATVIA TO THE UN AND CSW NGO

When individuals are economically reliant on abusive partners or an abusive family, finances become a tool for manipulation and control. Most often the victims of economic violence are women, whose freedom to spend their own money and make their own decisions is taken away. This financial power imbalance hinders many from breaking free from violent relationships or may force them back into the abuser’s grasp. Discover insights, strategies, and real-world solutions to address this complex intersection, shaping a path towards a safer, gender-equal, and economically empowered future for all.

Speakers:

Evika Siliņa, Prime Minister of Latvia
Paulina Brandberg, Min. Gender Equality and Working Life, Sweden
Anna Bjerde, Managing Director of Operations, World Bank
Fatim Diarra, President of the Feminist Association Unioni and MP, Finland
Iluta Lāce, Director, MARTA Centre, Latvia
Kari Helene Partapuoli, National Director, Plan International Norway
Lena Ag, Director General, Swedish Gender Equality Agency, Sweden

Moderator: Karen Elleman, Secretary General The Nordic Council of Ministers

THE COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN (CSW)

The United Nations' Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) holds its 68th session in New York from the 11 – 22 March 2024 under the theme:

'Accelerating the achievement of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls by addressing poverty and strengthening institutions and financing with a gender perspective'.

Sweden is chairing the Nordic Council of Ministers in 2024, and the Swedish minister for Gender Equality Paulina Brandberg led the Nordic program of events during CSW68 in partnership with the Secretary General of the Nordic Council of Ministers Karen Ellemann. Representatives from the Nordic Council Eva Lindh (SE) and Tone Wilhelmsen Trøen (NO) also participated to flag Nordic gender equality priorities.