Summary: Online discussion on the linkages between women's and girls' access to and participation in formal and non-formal education and training, and their equal access to full employment and decent work.
The online discussion will take place from 7 to 20 July in both English and French. The discussion is organised by the United Nations Division for the Advancement of Women, Department of Economic and Social Affairs. Registration for the discussion will open from 7 July, and will be necessary for participants to post comments. Registered participants may also opt to follow the online discussion by e-mail.
The online discussion is part of the preparatory process for the 55th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (2011), which will consider 'Access and participation of women and girls to education, training, science and technology, including for the promotion of women’s equal access to full employment and decent work' as its priority theme. A podcast featuring experts discussing the theme will launch the online discussion on 7 July.
Further information
Division for the Advancement of Women
pdf: http://www.awid.org/eng/Women-in-Action/Events-around-the-world/Online-D...