Promoting a global discussion on how to manage our towns and cities better in a rapidly urbanising world
Category: Women and Gender Issues
Category: UN-Habitat releases two landmark reports on women and youth
[News] - Posted by: Edna Osebe - Fri 19 Apr, 2013 - Author(s): , UN-Habitat
UN-Habitat released on Wednesday two landmark reports on women and youth which reveal that cities must resolve the issues affecting the two segments of society.
(...)
(...)
Category: State of Women in Cities Report 2012/13: Gender Is Essential In Understanding Urban Prosperity
Posted by: Edna Osebe - Fri 19 Apr, 2013 - Author(s): , UN-Habitat
Nairobi, 17 April 2013: Equitable, inclusive and prosperous cities need to harness the full potential of all citizens – men, women, and the youth. (...)
Category: 24th Session of UN-Habitat's Governing Council kicks off today!
[News] - Posted by: Edna Osebe - Mon 15 Apr, 2013 - Author(s): Edna Osebe
The 24th Session of the Governing Council of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) - GC24 - kicks off today, 15 April 2013 and will run upto 19 April 2013 at the UN-Habitat headquarters in Nairobi, Republic of Kenya, under the theme of Sustainable Urban Development: The Role of Cities In Creating Improved Economic Opportunities For All, With Special Reference To Youth and Gender.
(...)
(...)
Category: 24th Session of the Governing Council of UN-Habitat
[Special Announcement] - Posted by: Edna Osebe - Sun 14 Apr, 2013
Title: 24th Session of the Governing Council of UN-Habitat
Theme: Sustainable Urban Development: The Role of Cities In Creating Improved Economic Opportunities For All, With Special Reference To Youth and Gender.
Date: 15 - 19 April 2013
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
(...)
Theme: Sustainable Urban Development: The Role of Cities In Creating Improved Economic Opportunities For All, With Special Reference To Youth and Gender.
Date: 15 - 19 April 2013
Venue: Nairobi, Kenya
(...)
Category: Grassroots on the Agenda at World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty
[News] - Posted by: Edna Osebe - Thu 11 Apr, 2013 - Author(s):
Grassroots women are opening up new space for participation in the global dialogue on issues of land and property at this year's Annual World Bank Conference on Land and Poverty, which started yesterday and lasts until
(...)
(...)
Category: UN-Habitat Executive Director reaffirms his commitment to women’s safety
[News] - Posted by: Edna Osebe - Tue 19 Mar, 2013 - Author(s): , UN-Habitat
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day celebrated Friday 8th March, UN-Habitat Executive Director Dr. (...)
