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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Special Event for International Women’s Day 2025

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

Location: Virtual (Free & Open to All)
Education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking barriers and driving systemic change. This International Women’s Day, join Education Defenders Network (EDN) for a compelling discussion on how learning, advocacy, and policy reform can drive gender equity and justice worldwide.

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.