EDN Calls for a Woman Leader from the Global South as UN Special Rapporteur

In collaboration with international advocacy groups, EDN has co-signed a powerful letter urging the Human Rights Council to appoint a woman from the Global South as the next UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and the environment. The letter emphasizes the need for gender equity and geographic representation to tackle the interconnected crises of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution.

EDN’s involvement reflects its commitment to amplifying diverse voices in global decision-making processes.

Discover more about this timely advocacy effort.

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Special Event for International Women’s Day 2025

Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM EST

Location: Virtual (Free & Open to All)
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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.