EDN Joins Advocacy for Systemic Change: Women’s Major Group Position Paper 2024

In collaboration with global networks like the Women’s Major Group (WMG), EDN actively contributed to discussions shaping the 2024 position paper for the High-Level Political Forum (HLPF). This transformative document calls for systemic change to tackle global crises and achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. With a focus on gender equality, climate action, and equitable financial reforms, the paper reflects EDN’s commitment to advancing inclusive, feminist solutions.

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Demanding UN Accountability for Afghan Women’s Rights

In a strongly worded letter, EDN and its partners criticized the UN’s normalization of the Taliban’s education ban and called for a robust UN presence in Afghanistan. The letter urged the UN to advocate for formal education for girls and reject madrassas as a substitute, reinforcing the need for genuine human rights-focused leadership in UN missions.

EDN Champions Education Rights Amidst Systemic Gender-Based Violence

As part of its commitment to inclusive education, EDN collaborated with global partners to contribute to the December 2024 policy paper addressing systemic gender-based violence in Afghanistan. The paper highlights the devastating impact of the Taliban’s repressive policies on women’s access to education, emphasizing the urgent need for international intervention. EDN advocates for alternative education pathways and global accountability to safeguard Afghan women and girls’ fundamental rights.