Launch of UN Women – A Historic Moment in the UN General Assembly Hall

February 24, 2011   The Launch of UN Women – the new organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowrnment of women.  It was a momnet of honouring the past – envisioning the future for Women and Girls.  The ceremony is on webcast and can be accessed here http://www.unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast/2011/02/55th-session-of-csw-official-launch-of-u-n-women-english.html

The program ended with a song ‘One Woman’ composed especially for the occasion.  March 8th is the 100 anniversary of International Women Day!

2 comments on “Launch of UN Women – A Historic Moment in the UN General Assembly Hall

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    • winifredd says:

      Jacinta, Thanks for picking up on this great moment in history. Happy International Women’s Day. Hope all is well with you.

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