United Nations Secretary-General's Campaign
to End Violence Against Women

Calendar of UN Events

2009: July · May · April · March · February · January

2008: December · November · October · September · June · May · April · March · February

July 2009

20-22 July 2009	Nairobi, Kenya Technical Consultation on Medicalization of Female Genital Mutilation. Organized by the World Health Organization, the United Nations Population Fund and the United Nations Children’s Fund.
17 July 2009	Release of two new reports of the Secretary-General on violence against women.
2-3 July 2009	Geneva, Switzerland Expert Meeting on Human Rights and the Abandonment of Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting in Countries of Prevalence and among Immigrant Communities. Organized by the United Nations Children’s Fund.

June 2009

22-24 June 2009

Dhaka, Bangladesh Regional consultation of the partners for prevention - working with men and boys to prevent gender-based violence programme in Asia.

May 2009

25-28 May 2009	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Expert group meeting on “Good practices in legislation to address harmful practices against women". Organised by the UN Division for the Advancement of Women and the UN Economic Commission for Africa.
27 May 2009	Five UN regional commissions initiate the implementation of the project “Enhancing capacities to eradicate violence against women through networking of local knowledge communities".

April 2009

21-22 April 2009	Caracas, Venezuela United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Global Conference on Gender-based Violence.
6 - 7 April 2009	World Bank, Washington D.C. Seminar Seminar on violence prevention entitled "Perpetrators of Violence and Agents of Change", to explore the gender dimension of violence and youth, organized by the World Bank.

March 2009

30 March – 1 April 2009	Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Global Symposium on Engaging Men and Boys in Gender Equality 450 participants from around the world share their work in applied research, policy, and program development, with the goal of developing a call to action for governments to implement policy that engages men and boys in gender equality. Organized by an alliance of non-governmental organizations, including Instituto Promundo (Brazil), Instituto Papai (Brazil), along with several UN agencies.
18 March 2009	Democratic Republic of the Congo Launch of the Comprehensive Strategy to Combat Sexual Violence in the DRC Developed under the aegis of UN Action and launched by the UN and Government of DRC.
18 March 2009	Timor Leste Observance of International Women’s Day Panel Discussion - Panel discussion with Government representatives on equality and justice for women. Award Ceremony - Presentation of International Women's Day awards to individuals and organizations who have contributed significantly to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women, organized by the United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste. Read more: Timor Leste: Awards for Promoting Gender Equality
14-15 March 2009	Cairo, Egypt Observance of International Women’s Day - Special event in commemoration of International Women’s Day organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Cairo, and the Women Leaders of the National Council for Women.
13 March 2009	Accra, Ghana Forum - A joint forum organized by the UN Country Team in Ghana and the Ministry of Women’s & Children's Affairs for women’s and men’s groups to discuss issues related to ending violence against women. United Nations Information Center in Accra
13 March 2009	Leribe, Lesotho Special event to commemorate International Women’s Day organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Maseru.
2 - 13 March 2009	UN Headquarters, New York Commission on the Status of Women, United Nations Headquarters New York The Fifty-Third Session of the Commission on the Status of Women convenes on the theme of “The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS”. Read more on the priority theme Calendar of Parallel events of permanent Missions and UN entities Calendar of events of Non-Governmental Organizations Inter-active panel discussion to address violence against women through legal reform, organized by the Division for the Advancement of Women (DAW) in cooperation with other UN offices. Read more
12 March 2009	Yaounde, Cameroon Country launch of The Secretary-General’s Campaign UNite to End Violence against Women.
12 March 2009	Moscow, Russian Federation Reception for representatives of Moscow city government agencies and non-governmental organizations. Organised by the UN Information Centre in Moscow.
10 March 2009	Yerevan, Armenia A commemorative event on the theme of violence against women, organized by the UN Information Centre in Yerevan.
10 March 2009	Manama, Bahrain Country launch of the Secretary-General’s campaign Unite to End Violence against Women (2008-2015) by the United Nations Information Centre in Manama, and the UN Country Team.
10 March 2009	Accra, Ghana Film screening and art exhibit - Film screening and art exhibition to mark International Women’s Day, organized by the UN Information Centre in Accra, the UN Country Team, and the Ministry of Women and Children’s Affairs.
10 March 2009	Almaty, Kazakhstan Lecture and debate - A lecture and debate on the theme “UNite to End Violence against Women” organized by the United Nations Office in Almaty.
10 March 2009	Lima, Peru Lecture and debate - Special event to commemorate International Women's Day, organized by the United Nations Information Center in Lima, in collaboration with an NGO called Warmicusi. Read more: Día Internacional de la Mujer
10 March 2009	Santiago, Chile Inter-agency meeting with Civil Society - Meeting to discuss the main conclusions of the survey recently conducted by the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) on women's access to political decision-making positions. The survey identified challenges and opportunities to advance the regional agenda for gender equality, among which violence against women was highlighted as a major obstacle.
10 March 2009	Yerevan, Armenia A commemorative event on the theme of violence against women, organized by the UN Information Centre in Yerevan.
10 March 2009	Yaounde, Cameroon Consultation - Meeting with civil society to discuss the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence Against Women". Background briefing by representatives from the United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM), the National Commission on Human Rights and Freedoms, and the Prime Minister's Office, on the importance of ending violence against women. Read More: NGO outreach event in Yaounde on Violence against women campaign
9 March 2009	Bangkok, Thailand Observance of International Women’s Day - A special event to in observance of International Women’s Day featuring a panel discussion entitled “Gender Implications of the Economic Crisis”, an exhibition, and short film screening, organized by the UN Information Service in Bangkok , in collaboration with the UN Inter-agency Working Group on Women.
9 March 2009	Lagos, Nigeria Interactive forum - Interactive forum entitled Ending Violence against Women and Girls, organized by the UN Information Centre in Lagos and the Women’s Optimum Development Foundation. Participants include top film producers and actresses, and representatives of UNFPA, the World Health Organization, non-governmental organizations, students, and the media.
9-11 March 2009	Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahiriya Special events in commemoration of International Women’s Day including a workshop on the theme “Empowerment of Women and Gender Equity”, a press conference, and student debate, organized by the UN Information Centre in Tripoli. Read more.
8-9 March 2009	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso TV debate - A television debate and seminar for journalists on the theme Women and Men United to End Violence against Women and Girls, organized by the UN Information Centre in Ouagadougou
8 March 2009	Muramvya, Burundi March - A march co-organized by the Government of Burundi, the UN Information Centre in Bujumbura, UNIFEM, UNFPA, the UN Integrated Office in Burundi and local non-governmental organizations.
8 March 2009	Yaounde, Cameroon March - A march with United Nations representatives and staff, along with an estimated 40,000 people from women’s and men’s groups, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Yaounde.
8 March 2009	Antananarivo, Madagascar Film screening - Film screening of "ZIOGA", a film tackling the subject of violence against women and girls, produced by the United Nations Information Centre in Antananarivo.
8 March 2009	Qatar Country launch of the Secretary-General’s campaign UNite to End Violence Against Women, with UN Commission for Social Development Special Rapporteur on Disability, Shaikha Hessa Althani, and local non-governmental organisations, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Manama.
8 March 2009	Romania Art exhibit - An exhibit of artwork by Nigerian artist Kingsley Nwabia, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Bucharest, to commemorate International Women’s Day. TOP
8 March 2009	Dhaka, Bangladesh Debate - Debate to commemorate International Women's Day, organized by the United Nations Information Center in Dhaka, in collaboration with Notre Dame College. UNIC Dhaka
8 March 2009	Matara, Sri Lanka Seminar - Seminar to commemorate International Women’s Day, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Colombo.
8 March 2009	Lusaka, Zambia Exhibition - Exhibition showcasing the UN’s continued support of the promotion of women in business and government, co-organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Lusaka, the International Labour Organization, UNDP and the Zambian Government. More on International Women's Day
7-9 March 2009	Multan, Pakistan Video screenings - Display of UN information and screenings of videos on women’s issues, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Islamabad.
7 March 2009	Namibia Observance of International Women’s Day Organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Windhoek, and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, featuring a show case of local products produced by women in recognition of their role as primary food producers, pillars of the family, and champions of sustainable development.
6 March 2009	Vietnam Meeting - Meeting on international cooperation for gender equality in the context of the global financial crisis, organized by the Vietnam Women's Union, in collaboration with UNIFEM. Screening - of award-winning Vietnamese film "The Little Heart" (Trai timbe nho) which tells the story of Mai, a young girl from Ninh Binh province who was trafficked to Ho Chi Minh City. Read More: Vietnam: Building on the Success of the Say No Campaign
6 March 2009	Yaounde, Cameroon Presentation by the UNIFEM Representative and the Chairperson of the National Commission on Human Rights and Freedom, organized by the UN Information Centre in Yaounde.
6 March 2009	Pretoria, South Africa Panel discussion - Panel discussion to commemorate International Women’s Day, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Pretoria, the University of Pretoria, and the Commission for Gender Equality.
6 March 2009	Sudan An event entitled “Women and Creativity: For the Welfare of the Nation”, co-sponsored by Ahfad University for Women, and the United Nations Mission in Sudan.
6 March 2009	New Delhi, India Round table discussion - A round table event organized by the United Nations Information Centre in New Delhi, in collaboration with the Institute of Gender Justice, at the International Congress of Women.
5 March 2009	United Nations Headquarters, New York Launch of the Secretary-General's database on violence against women - Launch of a new database on violence against women which provides the first ‘one-stop shop’ for information on measures undertaken by UN Member States to address violence against women, as well as available data and statistics. Speakers include: Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro; Carolyn Hannan, Director of the Division for the Advancement of Women; Senator Pia Cayetano of the Philippines; Dubravka Šimonovic, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women; Cheryl Thomas, Advocates for Human Rights; and Aminata Toure, UNFPA .Watch video Read the Deputy Secretary-General’s statement
5 March 2009	United Nations Headquarters, New York Official observance of International Women’s Day Address by Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon followed by a high-level panel on violence against women. Panelists include: H.E. Dr. Isatou Njie-Saidy, Vice President and Secretary of State for Women’s Affairs, Republic of the Gambia; Rocio Garcia Gaytan, Presidenta del Instituto nacional de las Mujeres de Mexico; and Hon. Tanya Plibersek MP, Minister for the Status of Women of Australia. Watch video Read the Secretary-General’s statement
5 March 2009	United Nations Headquarters, New York Panel discussion on dimensions of violence against women Panel discussion moderated by Pamela Falk, CBS News Correspondent and Professor of International Relations and Law at Hunter College, New York. Panelists include: Radhika Coomarswamy, United Nations Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict, Yakin Ertürk, United Nations Special Rapporteur on violence against women, William Lucy, International Secretary-Treasurer of American Federation of State; and Imrana Jalal, Human Rights Lawyer and Advisor at the Pacific Regional Rights Resource Team. Watch video
5 March 2009	United Nations Headquarters, New York Press conference - Press conference moderated by Rachel Mayanja, Special Adviser to the Secretary-General on Gender Issues and the Advancement of Women. Panelists include Radhika Coomarswamy, Yakin Ertürk, William Lacy, and Imrana Jalal. Watch video Read press release TOP
5 March 200	United Nations Headquarters, New York Launch of the Secretary-General’s database on violence against women Launch of a new database on violence against women which provides the first ‘one-stop shop’ for information on measures undertaken by UN Member States to address violence against women, as well as available data and statistics. Speakers include: Deputy Secretary-General Asha-Rose Migiro; Carolyn Hannan, Director of the Division for the Advancement of Women; Senator Pia Cayetano of the Philippines; Dubravka Šimonovic, Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women; Cheryl Thomas, Advocates for Human Rights; and Aminata Toure, UNFPA. Watch video Read the Deputy Secretary-General’s statement
5 March 2009	United Nations Headquarters, New York Theatre performance and panel discussion - Performance of an awareness-raising play MIKA, followed by a panel discussion on violence against women. Panel discussion moderated by Margaret Novicki, UN Department of Public Information. Panelists include: Paul L. King, Executive Director; Director of Theater Programs, Office of the Arts and Special Projects, New York City Department of Education; Julie Crosby, Producing Artistic Director, Women's Project; Helen E. Richardson, Associate Professor of Theater, Artistic Director, Tiyatroglobal; Tom Sellar, Editor of Theater magazine, Yale School of Drama; Emilya Cachapero, Director of Artistic Programs, International Theatre Institute-US; and Liliana Hendel, Psychologist and Feminist Journalist.
5 March 2009	Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Workshop - Day-long workshop for youth in Dar es Salaam to discuss the needs of survivors of sexual and gender-based violence, co-organized by UNIFEM and the United Nations Information Center in Dar es Salaam. News story: Tanzania: Youth Partners Develop Action Plans
5 March 2009	Vienna, Austria World Women’s Awards - Keynote address delivered by the Director-General of the UN Office in Vienna and the Executive Director of the UN Office on Drugs and Crime at the World Women’s Awards event to launch the Blue Heart Campaign against human trafficking.
5 March 2009	Guba, Azerbaijan Roundtable event - A roundtable event on the theme “Unite to End Violence against Women”, organized by the UN Information Centre in Baku, in close partnership with the Azerbaijani State Committee on Family, Women and Children’s Affairs, and the National NGO Forum. Read More United Nations Information Center in Guba
5 March 2009	Kyrgyzstan Launch - Launch of the Report "Progress of the World's Women 2008/2009" in Russian, and special events to mark International Women's Day, organized by The Alliance of Women’s Legislative Initiatives. Read More: Kyrgyzstan: progress of the World's Women launched in Russian
5 March 2009	Yaounde, Cameroon UN Press Club event - A media outreach event at the UN Press Club on the theme Women and Men: United to End Violence against Women. Co-organized by the UN Information Centre in Yaounde (link to: http://yaounde.unic.org/) and the Government of Cameroon.
5 March 2009	Mexico City, Mexico Press conference Press conference co-organized by the UN Information Centre in Mexico City, and the Inter-Agency Gender Group on International Women’s Day. Read press release
5 March 2009	Vienna, Austria Launch of the Blue Heart Campaign to combat human trafficking, by the United Nations Office on Drugs in Crime (UNODC). Read about the launch of the Blue Heart Campaign.
5 March 2009	Moscow, Russian Federation Observance of International Women’s Day - A special event to observe International Women’s Day organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Moscow, and partners from civil society, government institutions, and media.
4 March 2009	Lima, Peru Round table discussion - A round table discussion entitled “Men and Women United to Stop Violence against Women”, and a public forum entitled “Social Security Reform with a Focus on Gender”. Organized by the UN Information Centre in Lima.
4 March 2009	Kyiv, Ukraine Launch of Ukrainian Network of Men Leaders against Violence - Launch of the Ukrainian Network of Men Leaders who will work to address the issue of violence against women. Organized by the UN Office in Kyiv. Read more on the launch
3 March 2009	Buenos Aires, Argentina Briefing for Journalists - Briefing to journalists on the theme of International Women's Day, and the Secretary-General's Campaign, "UNite to End Violence Against Women". Read more: Briefing for journalists at UNIC Buenos Aires to promote the Secretary-General's campaign to end violence against women
3 March 2009	United Nations Headquarters New York Consultation - Consultation with more than 40 representatives from the United Nations system and civil society organizations to build a shared understanding of the global "Framework for Action" for the Secretary-General's campaign "Unite to End Violence against Women". Read More: United Nations and Civil Society representatives meet on the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence against Women"
2 March 2009	Bujumbura, Burundi Media workshop - A media workshop organized the UN Information Centre in Bujumbura in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Rights and Gender, BINUB and UNFPA on the theme, “Partnership of men and women to end violence against women”.
2 March 2009	Yangon, Myanmar Special events organized by the UN Information Centre in Yangon to commemorate International Women’s Day including a photo exhibit, and a screening of two documentary films.
March 2009	Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo Observance of International Women’s Day - Special events to commemorate International Women’s Day including a mobile exhibition, a conference discussion with young people, and a special TV programme, organized by the UN Information Centre in Brazzaville, in partnership with UNFPA and UNDP.

February 2009

10 February 2009

New York Launch - Launch of the United Nations Population Fund's Programming to Address Violence Against Women, the second volume in a series that documents best practices in preventing and responding to violence against women. Eight case studies feature initiatives from Algeria, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Zimbabwe, implemented by governments and other partners with support from UNFPA. Download report UNFPA also launched its Strategy and Framework for Action to Addressing Gender- based Violence. Download Report

2 - 3 February 2009

Panama, Panama Meeting of the LAC Regional Directors Teams - Presentation of the regional strategy of the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence against Women", organized by UNIFEM.

January 2009

30 January 2009	United Nations Headquarters New York Conference - Conference entitled "Protecting Human Rights, The United Nations - Our Schools", organized by The Committee on Teaching About the United Nations (CTAUN). Statement by Carolyn Hannan, Director of the United Nations Division for the Advancement for Women (DAW), on the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence Against Women". Read Statement by Carolyn Hannan: United Nations efforts in protecting women's human rights
27-28 January 2009	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Consultation on Gender Mainstreaming - 13th African Women's AU Pre-Summit Consultation on gender mainstreaming, organized by Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS), with the support of the African Union Commission (AUC), AU Gender Directorate (AUGD), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), Action Aid International, Department for International Development (DFID), African Development Bank (ADB), AfricanWomen's Development Fund (AWDF), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland. Read more on the Solemn Actions and Recommendations Le CINU de Ouagadougou
27-28 January 2009	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Consultation on Gender Mainstreaming - 13th African Women's AU Pre-Summit Consultation on gender mainstreaming, organized by Femmes Africa Solidarité (FAS), with the support of the African Union Commission (AUC), AU Gender Directorate (AUGD), United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), Open Society Initiative for West Africa (OSIWA), Action Aid International, Department for International Development (DFID), African Development Bank (ADB), AfricanWomen's Development Fund (AWDF), and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland. Read more on the Solemn Actions and Recommendations Le CINU de Ouagadougou

December 2008

10 December 2008	Yerevan, Armenia Press Conference and Panel Discussion - Press conference on recent activities organized for the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, followed by a panel discussion on cultural and national aspects of violence against women. Read more: UN Agencies and projects are Joining Efforts for 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence Campaign in Armenia
6 December 2008	Brazil Launch of National Signature campaign - Launch of national signature campaign by President Lula da Silva. Goal of the campaign is to have 1 million male signatories by July 2009.
2-4 December 2008	Geneva, Switzerland Inter-Parliamentary Union Meeting - Third Conference for Members of Parliamentary Committees on the Status of Women and other Committees Dealing with Gender Equality entitled "A Parliamentary Response to Violence against Women". Goal of the conference is to identify priority areas for action by Parliaments in combating violence against women, with specific attention to legislative frameworks and effective enforcement.

November 2008

25 November 2008	International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Read news story
25 November 2008	United Nations Headquarters, New York 15 Years of the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women, its Causes and Consequences [1994-2009] A high-level event with representatives from the UN, governments and civil society, organized by the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women, its Causes and Consequences, the Office of the UN Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women and the United Nations Population Fund. More information
25 November 2008	United Nations Headquarters, New York Press conference - Press conference by the UN Development Fund for Women on the results of the “Say NO to Violence Against Women” campaign, an Internet-based initiative to support the Secretary-General’s campaign UNite to End Violence Against Women. Watch press conference Read news story Read press release TOP
25 November 2008	United Nations Headquarters, New York Hand-over of the signatures collected under UNIFEM’s Say NO to Violence against Women campaign to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, with UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman and guest speakers from around the world. Watch the event
25 November 2008	United Nations Headquarters, New York Performance of theatre play, “MIKA” - A play developed and performed by the theatre group ensemble Tiyatroglobal, inspired by the UN Secretary-General’s call to Unite to End Violence against Women, which seeks to demonstrate the diverse manifestations of violence against women and how we can all make a difference in creating a world where women are respected. Event organized by the UN Special Adviser on Gender Issues and Advancement of Women and the UN Inter-Agency Network on Women and Gender Equality.
25 November 2008	Buenos Aires, Argentina Observance to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign, organized by the UN Country Team Working Group on Gender and by the UN Communications Group Argentina.
25 November 2008	Manama, Bahrain Seminar - One-day seminar on ending violence against women, organized by the UN Information Centre in Manama, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Supreme Council for Women, the Bahrain Business Association, and the Bahrain National Union of Women.
25 November 2008	UN House, Bucharest, Romania Press conference - Press conference to launch the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign, organized by the UN Information Centre in Bucharest and UN Population Fund. Film screening - Discussion and film screening on the theme of violence against women, held at the University of Film and Performing Arts. Organised by the UN Information Centre in Bucharest
25 November 2008	Bujumbura, Burundi Ceremony - Special ceremony to launch the 16 days of activism for violence against women and to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, organized by the United Nations Information Center in Bujumbura.
25 November 2008	Kyiv, Ukraine Press Conference - Press conference to launch the “16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence" campaign and to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.
24 November 2008	Brussels, Belgium Film screening - Film screening and discussion showcasing three films from the series “Women on the Frontline”. The films feature issues of violence against women in three different countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Austria, and Mauritania. Discussion following the film with Ms. Miriam Schär, Advisor at the Domestic Abuse Intervention Centre in Vienna, and Dr. Margaret Agama, UNFPA Representative in the DRC. Event organized by the United Nations Regional Information Centre in Brussels.
24 November 2008	Mexico City, Mexico Photography exhibit - Photo exhibit and press conference to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Mexico City, and the UN Inter-agency Group on Gender.
24 November 2008	Kyiv, Ukraine Press conference - Press conference by the UN Office in Kyiv to launch the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign and to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. TOP
24 November 2008	Mexico City, Mexico Photography exhibit - Photo exhibit and press conference to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Mexico City, and the UN Inter-agency Group on Gender. TOP
24 November 2008	Kyiv, Ukraine Press conference - Press conference by the UN Office in Kyiv to launch the “16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence” campaign and to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. TOP
22 November 2008	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Conference - Conference on strategies and best practices to eliminate violence against women, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Ouagadougou. TOP
22 November 2008	Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso Conference - Conference on strategies and best practices to eliminate violence against women, organized by the United Nations Information Centre in Ouagadougou.
19 - 21 November 2008	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia African Development Forum - Meeting of the African Development Forum to discuss ending violence against women, financing for equality and empowerment, and the establishment of national plans of action..
19 - 20 November 2008	Doha, Qatar International Colloquium - International colloquium on the impact of violence against women, organized by the Doha International Institute for Family Studies and Development.

October 2008

11-12 October 2008	Seneca Falls, New York Seneca Falls Dialogue - First Biennual Seneca Falls Dialogue commemorating 160 years of work on the human rights of women in the United States, and celebrating the 60th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Human Rights. Read the Keynote address by Carolyn Hannan on the United Nations Charter, and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
3 October 2008	Strasbourg, France Meeting of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe - Meeting to discuss violence against women, as well as national plans of action to end violence. Read the Report of the Thirty-Sixth Sitting of the Council of Europe (see item #5 entitled Combatting Violence against women: towards a Council of Europe convention)

September 2008

25 September 2008

Seneca Falls, New York Event hosted by the Missions of Liberia and Denmark to promote Millennium Development Goal #3: Promoting Gender Equality and Empowering Women. Remarks by the Secretary-General. Read Press Release: Secretary-General calls for greater resources to promote gender equality.

June 2008

10-11 June 2008

Strasbourg, France Conference - Closing Conference of the Council of Europe's Campaign to Combat Violence against Women, including Domestic Violence. Keynote address by Carolyn Hannan, UN Director of the Division for the Advancement of Women. Read the Remarks by Carolyn Hannan: Good Practices to prevent and combat violence against women

May 2008

24 May 2008

Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Meeting - 41st meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, to discuss progress in the creation of a regional observatory on gender parity, contribution of unpaid women's work to social protection, and implementation of the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence against Women". Read the Press Release: Officials to Discuss Gender Parity Observatory and Contribution of Unpaid Women's Work to Social Protection.

April 2008

24 – 25 April 2008

Bogota Meeting - 41st meeting of the Presiding Officers of the Regional Conference on Women in Latin America and the Caribbean, to discuss progress in the creation of a regional observatory on gender parity, contribution of unpaid women's work to social protection, and implementation of the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence against Women". Read the Press Release: Officials to Discuss Gender Parity Observatory and Contribution of Unpaid Women's Work to Social Protection.

March 2008

31 March 2008

Yaounde, Cameron Briefing with Journalists - Briefing with journalists to discuss the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence Against Women", organized by the United Nations Information Centre (UNIC) in Yaounde.

February 2008

27 February 2008	Seneca Falls, New York Press Conference - Press Conference to brief journalists on the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence against Women", organized by the United Nations Information Center in Cairo. Read More: UNIC Cairo discusses Secretary-General's campaign to end violence against women.
26 February 2008	Manama, Bahrain Launch - National Launch of the Secretary-General's Campaign "UNite to End Violence Against Women", organized by the United Nations Information Center in Manama. Read More: Campaign to end violence against women in Bahrain
25 February 2008	UNHQ, New York Opening of the 52nd Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, and launch of the Secretary-General's campaign "UNite to End Violence Against Women". View the webcast of the launch. Read Remarks by the Secretary-General Read the Press Release on the campaign: Secretary-General Says Violence Against Women Never Acceptable, never excusable, never tolerable, as he launches Global Campaign on Issue