A new CCAFS Info Note is published, “Gender and International Climate Policy: An analysis of progress in gender equality at COP21” by Sophia Huyer.
Author: shuyer_working
Mexico National Assessment to be launched at Gender Summit 8
The National Assessment for Mexico will be launched on April 29, 2016 atGender Summit 8 in Mexico. A plenary panel on Participation of women and girls in science and technology education will be led by Dr. Judith Zubieta, author of the study, along with WISAT Executive Director Sophia Huyer and GenderInSITE Director Alice Abreu.
New Partnership with CGIAR
WISAT has recently ratified a new partnership with the CGIAR Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Programme (CCAFS). CCAFS brings together the science and expertise of CGIAR and partners to catalyse positive change towards climate-smart agriculture, food systems and landscapes.
Nancy Hafkin – a GEM-TECH Global Achiever
Senior Associate Nancy Hafkin is one of three ITU – UN Women GEM-TECH Global Achievers recognized and honoured for their exceptional efforts to boost women’s empowerment through ICTs.
New Assessments in East Africa
our new National Assessments on Gender and STI have been initiated in East Africa, in collaboration with OWSD and with funding from Sida. The four countries in the study are Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda.
New Gender and STI Assessment: Argentina
WISAT and the Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) are happy to announce that the National Assessment on Gender and STI for Argentina is now available. It is produced by Gloria Bonder – WISAT Board Member and Coordinator of the UNESCO Chair on Women in S&T in Latin America (FLACSO, Argentina).