Events

Women Automotive Summit

Jun 21, 9:45PM to Jun 23, 1:30AM The Women Automotive Network is proud to bring you three virtual events in 2021. Mark your calendars for the 3rd annual Women Automotive Summit. Now in its 3rd year, this event brings together 500+ passionate automotive representatives from 30+ countries who are inspired to change the dynamics of the industry. The event …

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Special Announcement for ICWES18 going virtual

Special Announcement: As previously shared with our community, the University of Warwick and INWES continue to monitor the evolving factors related to the COViD-19 outbreak, particularly with regard to our ICWES18. Among recent developments, travel restrictions and social distancing requirements still seem to be applicable, which has contributed to our decision to move ICWES18 completely …

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The Future of Learning event on 7 May.

Falling Walls EngageX Ulaanbaatar – The Future of Learning – 7 May 2021

Falling Wall EngageX event Ulaanbaatar is being run in cooperation with INWES and other organizations. INWES members are supporting this event. INWES members are welcome to attend. They need to register before 5th May 2021. Here is the Engagex Ulaanbaatar Falling Walls Calendar link https://falling-walls.com/calendar/engagex-ulaanbaatar/ and Facebook event link https://fb.me/e/22qcRGJIO From Battsengel Baatar, INWES Vice President Education & Research

UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Popularization of Science

The deadline for reception of nominations by UNESCO is Monday, 17 May 2021, 23:59 (Paris time, UTC+1). An international distinction awarding outstanding contributions of individuals in communicating science to society and promoting the popularization of science. By bridging the gap between science and society the benefits of scientific knowledge can be used to improve daily lives, …

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Call for nominations: 2021 UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences

Deadline for submissions: 31 March 2021 The UNESCO-Russia Mendeleev International Prize in the Basic Sciences aims to promote and honour excellence in the basic sciences, defined to include the disciplines of chemistry, physics, mathematics and biology, the foundation on which scientific knowledge can be propagated and which are fundamental to the advancement of innovation and …

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Empowering Women in STEM – @CSW65 20 March 2021

JOIN US tomorrow! This event will be livestreamed on the new INWES YouTube Channel. INWES in partnership with the World Federation of Engineering Organisations (WFEO) and the International Science Council (ISC) will be running a joint event at the NGOCSW/NY Forum, which runs parallel to the CSW65, the 65th Commission on the Status of Women. …

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UN Women Side Event “TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE” Mar 16, 5:00 PM to Mar 17, 1:00PM

If you would like to attend the UN Women Side Event “TARGET GENDER EQUALITY LIVE”.  In order to register please see this link.  This event is not part of the CSW65 Parallel Sessions that require a different registration, such as the one for our INWES-WFEO-ISC session. If you are interested in attending any of the …

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60 years since the adoption by UNESCO’s General Conference of the Convention

Version française après l’anglais. Dear colleagues, This year marks 60 years since the adoption by UNESCO’s General Conference of the Convention against Discrimination in Education<Click Here>: the first and only legally binding international treaty exclusively dedicated to the right to education. For this occasion, UNESCO is celebrating the 60th anniversary of this Convention through the …

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Invitation to UNESCO’s Events to Mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Globally, 1 in 5 women have been abused during their childhood (up to 1 in 3 in some countries) and 1 in 3 women experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime (up to 2 in 3 in some countries), predominantly by their intimate partner (UN Women and WHO). Beyond feminicide and rape, violence against women and girls (VAWG) consists also of harassment and bullying, online and offline, at school, at the workplace and in the street, of glass cliffs and glass ceilings, of inadequate safety equipment where their lives are at stake, and of constant and blatant discrimination everywhere on the planet, despite all our efforts to this day. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated this phenomenon: only days after the lockdown measures, domestic violence increased up to 40% in certain countries. In order to be effective in tackling and eradicating VAWG, we must develop measures that will bring about a lasting change in mentalities – and VAWG should, in fact, primarily concern men. If societies got rid of what Promundo calls the “Man Box”, also defined as a set of restrictive, harmful ideas about what it means to be a man, we could reduce sexual violence by at least 69% and bullying and violence by 40% every year (Promundo). On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UNESCO is offering a space to nurture ideas and give visibility to solutions that work to eradicate VAWG at the 2030 horizon with a high-level roundtable and a Master Class for youth. Kindly find attached the concept note of the day. HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE“Transforming mentalities: Engaging men and boysto address the root causes of violence against women”from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm (CET) on ZoomInterpretation: English, French, Spanish For whom?This roundtable targets decision makers at all governance levels, including UN Senior officials, Government representatives, community leaders and civil society organizations. Why?It will provide an opportunity to learn from inspiring global leaders and activists what it takes to eradicate violent mentalities, how to engage and educate men to reject all forms of gender-based violence, and how to translate this commitment into actions that can make a lasting difference. How? Click here to register and join the online high-level roundtable. Password: 820451 Please contact SHS.inclusion-rights@unesco.org<mailto:SHS.inclusion-rights@unesco.org> and gender.equality@unesco.org<mailto:gender.equality@unesco.org> should you have any question. MASTER CLASS“Youth against gender-based violence”from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm (CET) on ZoomInterpretation: English, French For whom?This Master Class targets secondary education students (14-18 years old) and their teachers, but observers are welcome. Why?   *  To empower young people, including young men and boys alongside young women and girls, through this peer-learning forum by building their understanding and capacity to combat VAWG;  *  To draw attention and visibility to, and understand how and why harmful gender norms and VAWG are being spread in all their forms online and offline, in the media, in public space and all spheres of life;  *  To engage youth to become proactive agents of change and trainers within their own schools, families and communities for a sustainable impact;  *  To inspire policymakers, at the global, national and local levels, and community leaders and teachers to pursue collective efforts in the fight against VAWG. How? Click here to join the Master Class against gender-based violence. Password: 401973 To register, kindly contact l.bensoussan@unesco.org<mailto:l.bensoussan@unesco.org> and s.garance@unesco.org<mailto:s.garance@unesco.org> and indicate which school or institution you are affiliated with. More information on UNESCO’s Master Classes here More information on this International Day here

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