Preparations for the advocacy for Mountain Women at the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women

Contribution to the side event hosted by the Permanent Mission of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on March 14, 2024.

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You are cordially invited to a captivating side event during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women: "Advocating for Mountain Women and Girls' Education through Student-Engaged Learning"

DATE: March 14

TIME: 10 am. – 11.15 am.

VENUE: Conference room 6, UNHQ

Join us for an enlightening discourse on the empowerment of mountain women and girls through innovative education strategies. This event aims to shed light on the challenges faced by women and girls in mountainous regions and explore the role of student-engaged learning in fostering positive change.

Key Highlights:

- Insights from Mountain Communities: Hear firsthand experiences from women and girls residing in mountainous areas, sharing their triumphs and challenges in accessing education.

- Student-Engaged Learning Approaches: Discover effective methods and initiatives where students actively contribute to advocating for the education of mountain women and girls.

- Interactive Discussions: Engage in meaningful conversations with educators, students, and advocates dedicated to promoting gender equality in mountain regions.

- Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded individuals and organizations passionate about making a difference in the lives of mountain women and girls.

RSVP: https://forms.gle/q7n7GSo1H6cP3yXC6

Youtube Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@utahinternationalmountainf8747 

 

SIDE EVENT AGENDA

 

Co-moderators: Stephan Atkinson, President, Utah International Mountain Forum (UIMF), a coalition of student clubs at Utah Valley University (UVU), Utah, United States, and Dastan Abikov, President Emeritus Bishkek Nomad Rotaract Club, The Kyrgyz Republic

Welcome & Opening Remarks:  Ambassador Aida Kasymalieva, Permanent Representative of Kyrgyz Republic to the UN.

 Presenters:

  1. Batyrova Gulnara Maryshovna, Minister of Labor, Social Protection and Migration of the Kyrgyz Republic,
  2. Ms. Rosalaura Romeo, Coordinator a.i. and FAO Officer, Mountain Partnership Secretariat
  3. Representative of UNESCO (TBC)
  4. H.E. Lok Bahadur Thapa, Permanent Representative of Nepal to the United Nations,
  5. The Honorable Joseph Pitts, United States House of Representatives (1996-2017) (VIDEO) 
  6. Dr. Jay DeSart, Chair, History and Political Science Department, UVU
  7. Mrs. Aijan Chynybaeva, Bishkek Rotary Club former Vice President
  8. Dr. Almaz Atabekov and Tatiana Panfilenko with students from Osh Technological University, The Kyrgyz Republic (VIDEO) 
  9. Janessa Purcell, Vice President of the UVU Rotaract Club*
  10.  Aidana Nurlanova, Vice President, Bishkek Nomad Rotaract Club
  11. Mr. Ali Iusupkhanov, President, Bishkek Nomad Rotaract Club, The Kyrgyz Republic
  12. Ritikaa Gupta (USA and Canada) Forester & Youth Advocate, Ontario Professional Foresters Association - in Person
  13. Hangoma Kokulova (Tajikistan) Youth Advocate for Sustainable Mountain Development, Virtual 
  14.  Prerana Lama (Nepal) Project Officer, UNDP, Virtual
  15.  Geraldine Portanda (Bolivia) Organizational Development Specialist, FAO, Virtual
  16.  Leila Rossa Mouawad (Lebanon) In-house Researcher, American University of Beirut - Nature Conservation Center, Virtual
  17. Oshin Sharma (Nepal) Research Associate, ICIMOD, Virtual
  18.  Ashkhen Mesropyan (Armenia) Program Officer, Foundation for Armenian Science and Technology (FAST), Virtual
  19.  Ambassador Aida Kasymalieva, Permanent Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic to the UN

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        *a student club of Rotary International, an NGO in general consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. 

                    Janessa Purcell, Vice President of UIMF

 

 

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MEDIA ABOUT SIDE EVENT

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Kyrgyz Mission to UN on X: "Save the date! #CSW68 side event "Advocating for Mountain Women and Girls' Education through Student-Engaged Learning" 🗓️ 14 March, 10.00 - 11.15 am. Venue: CR 6, UNHQ 📌RSVP: https://t.co/OBTMOftHrS #MountainsMatter https://t.co/ws3zggFoyL" / X (twitter.com)

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