Dr. Nesreen Barwari, Head of Friends of Waldorf NGO, Iraq

Mar 26, 2021

Women have been increasingly contributing to the vision of better cities and inspiring others to do the same. This year, in celebration of InternationalWomensDay, UN-Habitat Regional Office for Arab States will celebrate women’s achievements in creating safer, more inclusive, sustainable, and resilient communities in the Arab region. The theme of this year’s IWD is “Women in Leadership”, and the “Women Changing Cities” video series will showcase experiences of inspirational female figures across the region who led the way for change in their communities, cities, and countries.

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The Post-Conflict Window: Advancing Women’s Role in Economic Recovery and Climate Resilience

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 9:00am-10:15am EDT

There is a critical window of opportunity post-conflict to ensure that economic recovery is inclusive and climate-resilient. Leading experts discussed how economic recovery investments can foster women’s livelihoods and economic empowerment – especially in climate-vulnerable sectors and communities. The panel identified entry-points and measures for ensuring that women are both beneficiaries and active participants in the decision-making and implementation of economic recovery programs in sectors such as agriculture, infrastructure and energy. It also addressed the impacts of COVID-19 on post-conflict economic recovery, as well as prospects for advancing gender equality and resiliency.

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