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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><u>From UN OHCHR<o:p></o:p></u></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/events/events/2023/half-day-general-discussion-equal-and-inclusive-representation-women-decision"><span style="color:blue">Half-day general discussion on the equal and inclusive representation of women
in decision-making systems | OHCHR</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">CEDAW Committee Half-Day General Discussion on Equal & Inclusive Representation of Women in Decision-Making
Systems<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">22 February 2023 Half Day Discussion<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#C00000">At its 84</span></b><b><sup><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#C00000">th</span></sup></b><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#C00000"> session,
scheduled to be held in Geneva from 6 to 24 February 2023, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women will hold a half-day of general discussion on “Equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems” within the framework
of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women. The half-day of general discussion will be organized by OHCHR.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">The purpose of the half-day of general discussion is to prepare the elaboration by the Committee of a General Recommendation
on the equal and inclusive representation of women in decision-making systems. The aim of the general recommendation will be to provide guidance to States parties to the Convention on the measures they should adopt to ensure full compliance with their obligations
to respect, protect and fulfil women’s human right to equal and inclusive representation in decision-making systems.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Date and Venue<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#C00000">The general discussion will take place at the <b>Palais des Nations in Geneva, Conference Room XXIII</b>, on Wednesday, <b>22
February 2023 (from 3 – 6 pm)</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Participation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#C00000">The Committee invites States parties to the CEDAW Convention, United Nations entities and specialized agencies, other
United Nations human rights mechanisms, non-governmental organizations and other interested stakeholders to participate in the general discussion and to provide written submissions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Written submissions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">Written submissions on the theme of the general discussion should be sent electronically in Word format to Ms. Céline
Georgi (email: <a href="mailto:celine.georgi@un.org"><b><span style="color:blue">celine.georgi@un.org</span></b></a>) indicating "<b>General discussion on EIRWDMS</b>" in the subject <b>and, in the body of the message, whether the submission may be published
on the OHCHR website for the half-day of general discussion</b>. Submissions must not exceed 10 pages and must be received by <b>14 February 2023 at the latest.</b> Written contributions will not be translated and should, therefore, be submitted in English,
French or Spanish, which are the working languages of the Committee.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Oral Interventions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:#C00000">During the half-day of general discussion, time will be allocated for oral statements.
</span><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">Representatives of States parties to the Convention, United Nations entities and specialized agencies, non-governmental organizations and other interested stakeholders wishing to make a statement
must indicate their intention to do so and must send their statements electronically in Word format to Ms. Céline Georgi (email: <a href="mailto:celine.georgi@un.org"><b><span style="color:blue">celine.georgi@un.org</span></b></a>) by <b>14 February 2023 at
the latest.</b> Statements must not exceed 3 minutes. Speakers must also provide 8 hard copies of their statements for interpretation purposes to the <b>CEDAW secretariat</b> on the day of the general discussion before 9:30 am.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">The Committee will try to accommodate all requests for oral interventions. However, it cannot guarantee that all stakeholders
who wish to take the floor will be able to do so due to time constraints and depending upon the number of requests received. The Committee reserves the right to organize the list of speakers at its discretion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">How to register<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">Please register for the 22 February 2023 in the CEDAW 84</span><sup><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">th</span></sup><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black"> session,
using the Indico Platform (the registration link will be available on the website closer to the session)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">Please note that OHCHR will not provide letters of invitation to NGOs to attend CEDAW sessions for purposes of obtaining
visas. However, upon request, the Secretariat can provide a general “to whom it may concern” letter specifying that a representative has requested and obtained accreditation to a meeting. Please also note that OHCHR is unable to assist with travel and/or accommodation
costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">All participants are responsible for making their own arrangements relating to travel and accommodation as well as
for obtaining visas to enter Switzerland. The Secretariat of CEDAW does not provide assistance in this regard. Representatives requiring a visa to enter Switzerland are advised to apply as early as possible, in case there are long delays for clearance by the
Swiss authorities, and ensure that the visa is received in time for travel. Past practice shows that when applying for a Swiss visa, it is recommendable to bring copies of the confirmation of registration, as well as a letter prepared by the respective NGO,
to the appointment with the relevant Swiss Consulate or Embassy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Ground Pass<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">In order to receive a ground pass, all applicants must bring the confirmation of registration which will be sent to
you by email upon successful registration online, a valid national passport or government issued ID bearing a photograph, and appear in person at the United Nations Pass and Identification Unit, <a href="https://cm-email-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ContactMonkey-Team-KePFHdcDMO9T3wIryM9FYueMb0wfCX9FkiU9dkdY29ASmeHGN4OyoOMGZrWKsIt9Fz6zOsUir7ToL5AGxeLwlEqKh086Ag9S05vOuZYpehZm1TOPwmIQtOTb4vK8Ho3p/Broadcast%2029%20August/1.jpg"><b><span style="color:blue">Villa
Les Feuillantines</span></b></a>, United Nations Office at Geneva, Avenue de la Paix 13, Geneva, Switzerland. The office hours are 8:00 to 16:45, Monday through Friday. Please note that NGO representatives must bring their passport (or government issued photo
ID) as well as their ground pass every time they wish to enter the UN premises.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">Following issuance of a badge, access to the Palais des Nations will be through the <a href="https://contactmonkey.com/api/v1/tracker?cm_session=12201367-a209-45cf-a134-dc7a49743bfa&cs=d40cf76e-b7b9-4d3a-b6b7-bcec0a3a0547&cm_type=link&cm_link=4f60046b-a532-4ae9-a0ca-14d6cbf73a49&cm_destination=https://cm-email-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/images/ContactMonkey-Team-KePFHdcDMO9T3wIryM9FYueMb0wfCX9FkiU9dkdY29ASmeHGN4OyoOMGZrWKsIt9Fz6zOsUir7ToL5AGxeLwlEqKh086Ag9S05vOuZYpehZm1TOPwmIQtOTb4vK8Ho3p/Broadcast%252029%2520August/Plan%252002.jpg"><b><span style="color:blue">Peace
Gate “bis”</span></b></a>, a new temporary access screening point.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto;color:black">For further information on the half-day of general discussion, kindly contact the Secretariat of the Committee by e-mail
at: <a href="mailto:celine.georgi@un.org"><b><span style="color:blue">celine.georgi@un.org</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto"><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:black">Documentation<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:Roboto"><a href="https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/documents/hrbodies/cedaw/general-discussion/2023/2022-11-11/Concept-note-GR-40.docx" title="Concept-note-GR-40.docx"><b><span style="color:blue">Concept note</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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