Protect Democracy, Defend Gender Equality (CSW70 Side Event).

Join us for a discussion on how to counter disinformation and defend progress toward gender equality and democratic resilience.


Gender equality is a cornerstone in a democratic society. Any democracy must defend gender equality and human rights to ensure democratic resilience and social cohesion.

However, coordinated counter-movements use disinformation to polarize societies and undermine democratic institutions and international commitments to gender equality and women's rights. Many countries report that backlash against gender equality has undermined implementation nationally - slowing progress that could unlock equality, rights, and protection for all women and girls.

Bringing together policymakers and experts, this event will highlight how regional and international cooperation can strengthen democratic resilience, counter disinformation, and uphold gender equality and human rights.

Speakers

Inese Lībiņa-Egnere, Minister of Justice, Latvia

Magnus Heunicke, Minister for Environment and Gender Equality, Denmark

Alain Berset, Secretary General, Council of Europe

…and more.

The session will be chaired by Karen Ellemann, Secretary General to the Nordic Council of Ministers


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Protect Democracy, Defend Gender Equality


Economic and Social Council

Location: 405 E 45th St, New York, NY 10017, USA

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