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Global Network of UNESCO Chairs on Gender

Global Network of UNESCO Chairs on Gender. March 15, 2011 First Web Conference. Mission. Stimulate the systematic exchange of information, communication and collaborative work among UNESCO Chairs and other organizations working on gender studies worldwide.

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Global Network of UNESCO Chairs on Gender

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  1. Global Network of UNESCO Chairs on Gender March 15, 2011 First Web Conference

  2. Mission Stimulate the systematic exchange of information, communication and collaborative work among UNESCO Chairs and other organizations working on gender studies worldwide. It was launched in November 2010, with the support of UNESCO.

  3. In Action… The UNESCO Regional Chair Women, Science and Technology in Latin America informed about this initiative to the 23 UNESCO Chairs around the world(Brazil, Chile, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Poland, Spain, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Korea) focused on gender research, education and action oriented programs. 2010 • Responses showed: • Interest in participating in this initiative • The need to count with a virtual space, to facilitate the exchange, communication and collaborative projects.

  4. In Action -Launching of the Global Network It took place during the International Conference “Gender Equity Policies – A Prospective View: New Scenarios, Actors and Articulations” (November 9 -12, 2010), organized by the Gender, Society and Policies Area- FLACSO, Argentina. It was attended by representatives of five UNESCO Chairs on gender (Mexico, Chile, Poland, Brazil, Argentina). By over fifty representatives of research centres and universities from Latin America and Europe. 2010

  5. Activities 2011 Phase 1: April- May 2011

  6. Results – Phase 1 • 14 UNESCO Chairs working on Gender confirmed their membership

  7. Communication Technology for WomenKyungsook Lee - Korea Women, Science and Technology in Latin America Gloria Bonder - Argentina UNESCO Chair in educationPhyllis Magrab - United States of America Water, Women and Development Vera Lúcia de Miranda Guarda - Jacqueline Coelho Augusto da Silva - Brazil UDP “Medios de Comunicación y Participación Ciudadana”Victoria Uranga - Chile Políticas de Género y de Igualdad de Derecho entre Mujeres y HombresMaría Ángeles Durán - España Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Mary Koutselini - Cyprus UNESCO Chairs Gender, leadership and equity Elia Marum Espinoza - Mexico Gender ResearchSylbia Walby - UK Women's StudiesRenata Semienska - Poland In ICT4DTim Unwin - UK Femme, Science et Gestion Raisonnée de l'Eau en Afrique de l'Ouest Isabelle Glitho - Togo UNITWIN Network on Gender, Culture and People-Centered DevelopmentShahla Haeri & Brenda Gael McSweeney - USA New Information Technologies Lourdes Feria - Mexico

  8. Results – Phase 1 The virtual environment in www.catunescomujer.org News/announcement section. - Public access

  9. Results – Phase 1 Our environment - Public access • Sections to disseminate information and production: • Data base • Online library • Multimedia resources (videos, audio and other productions) • Interactive sections and tools: • Forums • Online form to: • contact the Global Network • register as a website user. • Profile on Facebook

  10. Results – Phase 1 Restricted Access - Exchange section for members of the Global Network. Web conferences through Elluminate or Skype. - Virtual classroom for workshops and courses.

  11. Results – Phase 1– Information Form

  12. To bring phase 1 to an end.. • Suggestions for the website • Upload of forms from all Chairs • Upload of publications, videos, audio materials and others resources. • Creation of the Advisory Board • Invitation of other Partners

  13. Next Phases Phase 2: Implementation of the website. Beginning of the activities. (June – July 2011) • Web Site on line • Dissemination • Forums and web conferences among members of the global network • Virtual library Phase 3: Elaboration of the annual action plan of the Network. (August – September 2011)

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