EDN Supports Feminist Leadership: WMG’s 2023 Position Paper

As part of its advocacy efforts, EDN collaborated with the Women’s Major Group (WMG) to shape the 2023 HLPF Position Paper. The document emphasizes the urgent need for systemic reforms to advance the 2030 Agenda, with a focus on gender equality, social justice, and environmental sustainability. EDN’s input ensures that voices from underrepresented communities are at the forefront of global decision-making.

Explore the vision and priorities EDN helped advocate for.

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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.