Widows for Peace through Democracy (WPD) supported by The UK Women’s National Committee (WNC)
invites you to discuss and develop Recommendations and Global Actions on Widowhood issues
based on Beijing +15, CEDAW, MDGS, UN SCR 1325 and other international, regional and national human rights mechanisms.
Day: Wednesday
Date: 3rd March 2010
Time: 1.00- 3.00 pm
Place: National Council of Jewish Women (NYC Section) 820 Second Avenue, 2nd Floor (43rd and 44th St)
Co Chairs: Baroness Joyce Gould (Chair, WNC) and Lady Fiona Hodgson (Acting Chair, WPD)
Achievements, Challenges, and Obstacles: Margaret Owen (Director, WPD)
Filling Gaps in Data, and Lobbying for Law Reform: WHR-SWG Nepal
Using CEDAW to Eliminate Discrimination against Widows: Ferdous Ala Begum. (Member, CEDAW)
Any additional queries, please contact: Margaret Owen, (Director, WPD) Cell Phone New York: (631) 974-3493.
email: director.wpd@googlemail.com
