A new CCAFS Info Note is published, “Gender and International Climate Policy: An analysis of progress in gender equality at COP21” by Sophia Huyer.
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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.
Gloria Bonder Interview on Nature Blogs
Dr. Gloria Bonder, member of the WISAT Board of Directors, was interviewed by Nature blogs about her work in women, science and gender equality in Latin America. She talks about recent data on women in science, and what is needed in policy and education, including more qualitative research on women who are successfully developing careers in engineering, technology and science.
Gender and Science at the Brazilian Association of Neuroscience
Sophia Huyer, WISAT Executive Director, presented “Gender Equality and STI in the Knowledge Society: an International Comparison” as part of the Gender and Science Panel at the Brazilian Association of Neuroscience, in Buzios, Brazil on September 13, 2014.
WISAT shortlisted for ITU-UN Women GEM-Tech Award
WISAT is among the five shortlisted nominations for the Gender Equality Mainstreaming – Technology (GEM-TECH) Award in Category 5, Closing the ICT Gender Gap. WISAT was nominated for Dr. Nancy Hafkin’s work on the ITU-UNCTAD report, “Measuring ICT and Gender: An Assessment – Report prepared for the Partnership on Measuring ICT for Development.”