Women Who Shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
Virtual side event of the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
Join us for an insightful and dynamic discussion on the pivotal role of the women who shaped the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This event will explore the historical context, the challenges faced by these pioneering women, and the lasting impact of their work on contemporary movements for gender equality and the efforts of the United Nations. The conversation will also highlight ongoing advocacy for gender equality and human rights worldwide.
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2025, 9:00 – 10:30 am EDT
Modality: Virtual, please register here to receive connection link closer to the event date.
Featured Speakers:
- Ms. Nanette Braun, Director of the Campaigns and Country Operations Division, UN Department of Global Communications
- Ambassador Gertrude Ibengwe Mongella, Secretary-General of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing in 1995
- Mrs. Anna Fierst, Great Granddaughter of Eleonor Roosevelt, and Chair of the Board of the Eleanor Roosevelt Center at Val-Kill
- Dr. Rebecca Adami, Associate Professor at Stockholm University, Sweden
- Dr. Manu Bhagavan, Professor of History, Human Rights, and Public Policy at Hunter College and the Graduate Center, the City University of New York, and Senior Fellow at the Ralph Bunche Institute for International Studies
Moderated by Ms. Jayashri Wyatt, Chief of the Education Outreach Section, UN Department of Global Communications.
Co-organizers: The event is jointly organized by the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI), Human Rights team of the UN Department of Global Communications, and the United Nations Human Rights Office (OHCHR).
