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The Working Group on
    Girls (WGG)
       2010-2011
During the past year, the Working Group on Girls has
continued to focus its efforts on institutionalizing girls’
rights throughout the United Nations system.
The WGG is organized
 into task forces that
  carry on our work.
Girls’ Participation
October 2010:
Selected three girl
advocates to
participate in WGG
task forces.

November 2010:
“Bringing girls to
CSW” ~ 90 minute
sessions for NGOs
interested in
bringing girls to
CSW.
Assisted WGG members and others within the UN to integrate girl
voices through CSW.


Young people were visible in all WGG parallel events and others
including:


"Youth Perspective on Development: Gender Equality and New
Technologies sponsored by UN Women


Girls Voices~ Promises Made A Review of CSW 51
Girls Statement writing workshop- task force
coordinated 14 girls from around the world and one
boy to come together to write the girls statement on
Monday, February 21, 2011. The statement was then
read to delegates during Week 2 discussions by a WGG
Girl Advocate Caroline.
Members of the task force sponsored the
          following parallel events:
Global Voices of Girls                  Girl’s Voices: A Global View of STEM 
– Science Technology                    (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) 

Engineering & Math-                                         February 22, 2011, 10am -11:30am
discussion on STEM
                          
                                                            Boss Room, Church Center -8th fl
                          
                                                            It is clear that the number of girls studying in science
education from                                              and technology is few and the numbers are currently not
                                                            improving. One of the most effective ways to alter these

various girls
                                                            trends is to hear from girls themselves.

                                                            Come hear girls from around the world speak to their

perspectives. How
                                                            perceptions of STEM, the cultural messages they hear,
                                                            their opportunities to experience and understand these
                                                            subject areas.

they are educated in                                        Speakers:
                                                            Girls from Africa, Asia & US

STEM, how culture                                           Changu Mannathoko, UNICEF
                                                            Dot McLane, American Association of University

supports or does not
                                                            Women,
                                                            Kate Pickle, Girl Scouts of the USA
                                                                                           
                          
support their formal
and informal
education in these
areas.
Girls Speak - Girls
Speak was an
opportunity for girls
to discuss the issues
that matter most to
them.  After a short
girl-only panel,
presenters held
conversations, on the
topic of their
choosing, with
workshop
participants.   The
workshop helped to
build partnerships
between adults and
girls.
Girls Speak - Girls
Speak was an
opportunity for girls
to discuss the issues
that matter most to
them.  After a short
girl-only panel,
presenters held
conversations, on the
topic of their
choosing, with
workshop
participants.   The
workshop helped to
build partnerships
between adults and
girls.
Girls Speak - Girls
Speak was an
opportunity for girls
to discuss the issues
that matter most to
them.  After a short
girl-only panel,
presenters held
conversations, on the
topic of their
choosing, with
workshop
participants.   The
workshop helped to
build partnerships
between adults and
girls.
Girls Speak - Girls
Speak was an
opportunity for girls
to discuss the issues
that matter most to
them.  After a short
girl-only panel,
presenters held
conversations, on the
topic of their
choosing, with
workshop
participants.   The
workshop helped to
build partnerships
between adults and
girls.
Girls Take the State –
International Day of
the Girl (this was a
PLAN event)

Girl –Boy Dialogue-
Discussion between
girls and boys
focused on gender
based violence.
Girls Take the State –
International Day of
the Girl (this was a
PLAN event)

Girl –Boy Dialogue-
Discussion between
girls and boys
focused on gender
based violence.
Research & Writing
Prepared a written statement, endorsed by 35
members of the WGG and submitted to the
Commission on the Status of Women (55th
Session). The WGG statement includes a review
of research documenting the ongoing
discrimination and violence against the girl
child. The WGG statement was subsequently
translated into each of the six UN languages
and placed on the DAW website to be read by
participants at CSW 2011 and other interested
parties. E/CN.6/2011/NGO/60 [ A C E F R S ]
Prepared an oral
statement which was read
by WGG Girl Advocate
Caroline during the High
Level Roundtable Panel
Discussion on Evaluation
of Progress in
Implementation of the
Agreed Conclusions on
“The Elimination of all
Forms of Discrimination
and Violence Against the
Girl Child” Archived
Webcast
Parallel Event
During CSW 55
CSW55 Commercial Sexual
Exploitation and the Girl Child: A
Human Right Approach. This
event highlighted state of the
art research on commercial
sexual exploitation and the girl
child. The presentation
highlighted some promising           Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special
                                     Representative of the Secretary General on Violence
practices designed to address        against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director,
prevention of child trafficking/      Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons,
                                     United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani
commercial sexual exploitation,      Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations
                                     Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah
or protection and assistance for     Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan
children who have been               International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief,
                                     Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary
trafficked (e.g., recovery,           Barker, International Center for Research on Women/
rehabilitation, reintegration).      Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New
                                     York (SPSSI and WGG).
Parallel Event
During CSW 55
CSW55 Commercial Sexual
Exploitation and the Girl Child: A
Human Right Approach. This
event highlighted state of the
art research on commercial
sexual exploitation and the girl
child. The presentation
highlighted some promising           Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special
                                     Representative of the Secretary General on Violence
practices designed to address        against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director,
prevention of child trafficking/      Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons,
                                     United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani
commercial sexual exploitation,      Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations
                                     Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah
or protection and assistance for     Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan
children who have been               International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief,
                                     Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary
trafficked (e.g., recovery,           Barker, International Center for Research on Women/
rehabilitation, reintegration).      Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New
                                     York (SPSSI and WGG).
Parallel Event
During CSW 55
CSW55 Commercial Sexual
Exploitation and the Girl Child: A
Human Right Approach. This
event highlighted state of the
art research on commercial
sexual exploitation and the girl
child. The presentation
highlighted some promising           Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special
                                     Representative of the Secretary General on Violence
practices designed to address        against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director,
prevention of child trafficking/      Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons,
                                     United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani
commercial sexual exploitation,      Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations
                                     Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah
or protection and assistance for     Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan
children who have been               International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief,
                                     Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary
trafficked (e.g., recovery,           Barker, International Center for Research on Women/
rehabilitation, reintegration).      Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New
                                     York (SPSSI and WGG).
Parallel Event
During CSW 55
CSW55 Commercial Sexual
Exploitation and the Girl Child: A
Human Right Approach. This
event highlighted state of the
art research on commercial
sexual exploitation and the girl
child. The presentation
highlighted some promising           Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special
                                     Representative of the Secretary General on Violence
practices designed to address        against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director,
prevention of child trafficking/      Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons,
                                     United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani
commercial sexual exploitation,      Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations
                                     Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah
or protection and assistance for     Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan
children who have been               International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief,
                                     Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary
trafficked (e.g., recovery,           Barker, International Center for Research on Women/
rehabilitation, reintegration).      Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New
                                     York (SPSSI and WGG).
Developed Talking Points for members of the
WGG Advocacy Task Force to enhance their
in-person meetings with UN agencies (e.g.,
UNICEF, UNIFEM) and missions. They also use
the recommendations from the written
statement during their meetings with
missions.
Commission for Social Development
Prepared a written statement, endorsed by 21 members
of the WGG and submitted to the Commission for
Social Development (49th Session). CSocD49
focused on “Poverty Eradication.” The WGG statement
includes a review of research documenting the
process by which gender discrimination
contributes to the continuance of poverty. For
example, research indicates that prevailing
social norms and cultural practices have a
powerful negative influence on the life
opportunities of girls and that the key barriers include: (1)
Discriminatory Educational Practices; (2) Child Labour; and
(3) Prevailing Social Norms that Support Gender-Based
Violence. The WGG statement was subsequently translated
into each of the six UN languages and placed on the
CSocDwebsite to be read by participants at CSW 2011 and
other interested parties , E/CN.5/2011/NGO/15: English |
Annual Ministerial Review
Prepared a written statement, endorsed by 25 members of the
WGG and submitted to the Annual Ministerial Review [AMR] to
be held during the High-level Segment [HLS] of the ECOSOC in
July at Les Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The AMR
will focus on “Implementing the internationally agreed goals
and commitments in regard to education.” The WGG statement
highlights Goal # 5 of the “2000 Dakar Declaration on
Education for All” which focuses on eliminating gender
disparities in primary and secondary education, with a focus on
ensuring girls’ full and equal access to and achievement in basic
education of good quality. Research documenting girls’ limited
access to education, high drop-out rates and grade repetition,
and barriers associated with ongoing discrimination and violence
against the girl child was highlighted. The WGG statement will
subsequently be posted on the ECOSOC ARM 2011 website.
Advocacy
Meetings monthly at 1:00 p.m on the first Thursday

Worked with 3rd Committee for the Resolution on the
Rights of the Child with Uruguay (respecting girls’
rights in early childhood)

Prepared material for talking points and visited
missions

Advocacy Trainings

Began a relationship with the new “face” of the EU –
the European Union delegation
Did mission visits in preparation for CSW 55

Prepared advocacy workshop and trained
leaders for Girls Stand Up

Current work:

Annual Ministerial Review 2011 on education
and the MDGs

General Assembly 66 – 3rd Committee,
Resolution on the Rights of the Child (read –
girls with disabilities, and Resolution on Girls
Rights (child marriage)
GIRLS STAND UP!
GIRLS STAND UP!
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
GIRLS STAND UP! was
organized by the WGG to
prepare girls and young
women to actively
participate in CSW 55.

The event took place at
Pace University in
Manhattan on February 20,
2011. 185 girls and young
women, 15 boys and 78       The day included interactive
adults from 26 countries    workshops on the history of CSW,
registered for the Girls’   and the primary and review
Stand Up.                   themes as they relate to girls’
                            rights. Participants also received
Keynote speakers included   training in advocacy skills and
Ms. Michele Bachelet and    learned how to advocate most
Ms. Leymah Roberta          effectively for girls’ rights at CSW
Gbowee                      55.
CSW 51
The WGG CSW 51 Task force met throughout the year on
the first Thursday of the month. This year brought to
fruition a four year cycle of tracking the outcome document
of CSW 51 ‘The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination
against the Girl Child’ The task force prepared and sent
out the third set of indicators – Protection of Girls,
Migration and Trafficking. Responses came from 36 groups
across 18 countries.
The task forces collated
the replies, created a
PowerPoint for
presentation and
facilitated 2 parallel                           “Girls’ Voices - Promises Made”
                                                              A Review of CSW 51
                                      A PROJECT OF THE WORKING GROUP ON GIRLS                  <WWW.GIRLSRIGHTS.ORG>


events during CSW 55 on       Girls can be agents of change in their own lives, families, communities and societies! On the occasion of the
                              55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Permanent Missions of Zambia and Ireland
                              look forward to showcasing the worldwide response of girls to the toolkit created by the Working Group on



February 22nd and 24th.
                              Girls for implementation of the Agreed Conclusions of the 51st session of the Commission on the Status of
                              Women: “Elimination of Violence and Discrimination against the Girl Child”. This parallel event combines
                              intergovernmental collaboration and NGO partnerships with girls’ voices at the centre. We will hear directly
                              from girls around the world via reports from discussion groups across several nations, and the real-life stories
                              of CSW55 Girl Delegates from Zambia. Kindly RSVP to anne.kane@dfa.ie by February 22.


The latter event was an                               Thursday, February 24th
                                                         4.30 – 5.45 p.m.
                                            Conference Room A, North Lawn Building, UN

intergovernmental event       Panel:
                              !
                                             !    Moderator: Beth Adamson, Anglican Communion Office at the UN.

                                  Winifred Doherty, Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd : ‘Girls Voices – Promises



facilitated by the Missions
                              Made’ : A review of CSW 51

                              ! Pauline Moreau, Director of Gender Equality Division, Office of the Minister for Equality and Integration,
                              Ireland




of Zambia and Ireland.
                              ! Monde Mwala-Gwaba, Specialist-Social, Legal and Governance in the Gender and Development
                              Division of the National Machinery, Zambia

                              !   Chilenga Ng’uni : ‘Hopes and Dreams of Girls in Zambia’

                                  Lungowe Mufungulwa : ‘A Day in the life of Lungowe’



Both were entitled “Girls’
                              !

                              !   Daphne Nawa Chimuka, National Coordinator, Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia

                              !   Annmary Andrews, International Presentation Association ‘Girls as Partners’




Voices - Promises Made”
A Review of CSW 51 but
had different presenters.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job
presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force
facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to
attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully
to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests
of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian
experiences at both events.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth
Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on
effective partnership in promoting girls education. This
intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51
held on February 25, 2011.
Violence Against Girls
The Violence against Girls Task Force held 3
parallel events for CSW55. The first pre-
CSW55 "Making our schools safer: working
with boys and girls" was held at Harvard
Club, NYC. It was a panel discussion of 5
speakers from UN, UNICEF, Non Profit
organizations and entertainment industry.
The VAGTF members read out essays by
students of Sri Lanka. Catherine Moore gave
a wonderful talk about her experience as a
Principal.
The second event "Are we doing enough for girls?" had
two PSEAWAA students from India and Korea on the
panel who gave a talk about early marriage and there
views on whether enough is being done for girls.


The last and official parallel event held at the Drew room
of the UN Church Centre was also a panel discussion and
we had a very interesting panel that centered around the
theme "Protecting and Empowering the Girl Child: Online
and Offline" Task Force member Brigid from ECPAT-USA
(one of the 4 panelists) spoke on the Sexualization of girls
in social media. The event was extremely well attended
and unfortunately the Drew room was overflowing with
people. The event was advertised and appeared on the
back cover of the CSW55 booklet.
How the events contributed to
  the main theme of CSW55
The three events centered around the priority theme
of CSW55 but looked in detail at different areas
within it and what we are doing right and what we
are doing wrong. This was very useful going forward
with our aim to help girls. We had girls input at each
event we did and got their views on the issues.

What we learned from the events to help us with
Task Force events in the future.

 Bringing girls in to participate in the events was
important and this is something we will be doing in
future events.
The WGG continued to
    make use of:
the Internet, our publications and list serve to
communicate with our network and the UN
community.
Action for Girls

Our publication,
“Action for
Girls” is
published three
times a year in
English, French
and Spanish.
Action for Girls

Our publication,
“Action for
Girls” is
published three
times a year in
English, French
and Spanish.
Features of
www.girlsrights.org
  Action for Girls

  CSW 51 Tool Kit

  UNICEF News and
  Photo Essay Feeds

  Task Forces

  Fact Sheets on Girls

  and much more . . .
WGG Blog
http://thewgg.wordpress.com/
The WGG on Facebook
Guest speakers were invited to address the
membership at monthly meetings. Average
attendance at our membership meetings
was 41.
   September - Andres Guerrero, Partnerships Manager, Civil
   Society Liaison at UNICEF briefed the membership.

   January - Natasha Lewis, Research Consultant, Global
   Migration Section, UN Women. Natasha addressed the
   membership on UN Women,

   February - Soon-Young Yoon - UN representative for the
   International Alliance of Women briefed us onThe UN Women
   Expert Group Meeting on Education, Science and Technology,
   Paris, 2010--Its relevance for girls
Thank you!

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WGG Annual Report 2010-2011

  • 1. The Working Group on Girls (WGG) 2010-2011
  • 2. During the past year, the Working Group on Girls has continued to focus its efforts on institutionalizing girls’ rights throughout the United Nations system.
  • 3. The WGG is organized into task forces that carry on our work.
  • 4. Girls’ Participation October 2010: Selected three girl advocates to participate in WGG task forces. November 2010: “Bringing girls to CSW” ~ 90 minute sessions for NGOs interested in bringing girls to CSW.
  • 5. Assisted WGG members and others within the UN to integrate girl voices through CSW. Young people were visible in all WGG parallel events and others including: "Youth Perspective on Development: Gender Equality and New Technologies sponsored by UN Women Girls Voices~ Promises Made A Review of CSW 51
  • 6. Girls Statement writing workshop- task force coordinated 14 girls from around the world and one boy to come together to write the girls statement on Monday, February 21, 2011. The statement was then read to delegates during Week 2 discussions by a WGG Girl Advocate Caroline.
  • 7. Members of the task force sponsored the following parallel events: Global Voices of Girls Girl’s Voices: A Global View of STEM  – Science Technology (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)  Engineering & Math- February 22, 2011, 10am -11:30am discussion on STEM     Boss Room, Church Center -8th fl   It is clear that the number of girls studying in science education from and technology is few and the numbers are currently not improving. One of the most effective ways to alter these various girls trends is to hear from girls themselves. Come hear girls from around the world speak to their perspectives. How perceptions of STEM, the cultural messages they hear, their opportunities to experience and understand these subject areas. they are educated in Speakers: Girls from Africa, Asia & US STEM, how culture Changu Mannathoko, UNICEF Dot McLane, American Association of University supports or does not Women,              Kate Pickle, Girl Scouts of the USA     support their formal and informal education in these areas.
  • 8. Girls Speak - Girls Speak was an opportunity for girls to discuss the issues that matter most to them.  After a short girl-only panel, presenters held conversations, on the topic of their choosing, with workshop participants.   The workshop helped to build partnerships between adults and girls.
  • 9. Girls Speak - Girls Speak was an opportunity for girls to discuss the issues that matter most to them.  After a short girl-only panel, presenters held conversations, on the topic of their choosing, with workshop participants.   The workshop helped to build partnerships between adults and girls.
  • 10. Girls Speak - Girls Speak was an opportunity for girls to discuss the issues that matter most to them.  After a short girl-only panel, presenters held conversations, on the topic of their choosing, with workshop participants.   The workshop helped to build partnerships between adults and girls.
  • 11. Girls Speak - Girls Speak was an opportunity for girls to discuss the issues that matter most to them.  After a short girl-only panel, presenters held conversations, on the topic of their choosing, with workshop participants.   The workshop helped to build partnerships between adults and girls.
  • 12. Girls Take the State – International Day of the Girl (this was a PLAN event) Girl –Boy Dialogue- Discussion between girls and boys focused on gender based violence.
  • 13. Girls Take the State – International Day of the Girl (this was a PLAN event) Girl –Boy Dialogue- Discussion between girls and boys focused on gender based violence.
  • 14. Research & Writing Prepared a written statement, endorsed by 35 members of the WGG and submitted to the Commission on the Status of Women (55th Session). The WGG statement includes a review of research documenting the ongoing discrimination and violence against the girl child. The WGG statement was subsequently translated into each of the six UN languages and placed on the DAW website to be read by participants at CSW 2011 and other interested parties. E/CN.6/2011/NGO/60 [ A C E F R S ]
  • 15. Prepared an oral statement which was read by WGG Girl Advocate Caroline during the High Level Roundtable Panel Discussion on Evaluation of Progress in Implementation of the Agreed Conclusions on “The Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination and Violence Against the Girl Child” Archived Webcast
  • 16. Parallel Event During CSW 55 CSW55 Commercial Sexual Exploitation and the Girl Child: A Human Right Approach. This event highlighted state of the art research on commercial sexual exploitation and the girl child. The presentation highlighted some promising Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence practices designed to address against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director, prevention of child trafficking/ Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani commercial sexual exploitation, Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah or protection and assistance for Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan children who have been International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief, Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary trafficked (e.g., recovery, Barker, International Center for Research on Women/ rehabilitation, reintegration). Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New York (SPSSI and WGG).
  • 17. Parallel Event During CSW 55 CSW55 Commercial Sexual Exploitation and the Girl Child: A Human Right Approach. This event highlighted state of the art research on commercial sexual exploitation and the girl child. The presentation highlighted some promising Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence practices designed to address against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director, prevention of child trafficking/ Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani commercial sexual exploitation, Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah or protection and assistance for Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan children who have been International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief, Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary trafficked (e.g., recovery, Barker, International Center for Research on Women/ rehabilitation, reintegration). Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New York (SPSSI and WGG).
  • 18. Parallel Event During CSW 55 CSW55 Commercial Sexual Exploitation and the Girl Child: A Human Right Approach. This event highlighted state of the art research on commercial sexual exploitation and the girl child. The presentation highlighted some promising Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence practices designed to address against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director, prevention of child trafficking/ Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani commercial sexual exploitation, Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah or protection and assistance for Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan children who have been International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief, Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary trafficked (e.g., recovery, Barker, International Center for Research on Women/ rehabilitation, reintegration). Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New York (SPSSI and WGG).
  • 19. Parallel Event During CSW 55 CSW55 Commercial Sexual Exploitation and the Girl Child: A Human Right Approach. This event highlighted state of the art research on commercial sexual exploitation and the girl child. The presentation highlighted some promising Participants included (1) Marta Santos Pais, Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence practices designed to address against Children; (2) Nan Kennelly, Deputy Director, prevention of child trafficking/ Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, United States Department of State; (3) Shashi Irani commercial sexual exploitation, Kara, Programme Management Officer, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC); (4) Sarah or protection and assistance for Hendricks, Plan International; (5) Ika, Indonesia, Plan children who have been International, Girl Delegate; (6) Daniel Seymour, Chief, Gender Equality & Human Rights Unit, UNICEF; (7) Gary trafficked (e.g., recovery, Barker, International Center for Research on Women/ rehabilitation, reintegration). Promundo; and (8) Yvonne Rafferty, Pace University, New York (SPSSI and WGG).
  • 20. Developed Talking Points for members of the WGG Advocacy Task Force to enhance their in-person meetings with UN agencies (e.g., UNICEF, UNIFEM) and missions. They also use the recommendations from the written statement during their meetings with missions.
  • 21. Commission for Social Development Prepared a written statement, endorsed by 21 members of the WGG and submitted to the Commission for Social Development (49th Session). CSocD49 focused on “Poverty Eradication.” The WGG statement includes a review of research documenting the process by which gender discrimination contributes to the continuance of poverty. For example, research indicates that prevailing social norms and cultural practices have a powerful negative influence on the life opportunities of girls and that the key barriers include: (1) Discriminatory Educational Practices; (2) Child Labour; and (3) Prevailing Social Norms that Support Gender-Based Violence. The WGG statement was subsequently translated into each of the six UN languages and placed on the CSocDwebsite to be read by participants at CSW 2011 and other interested parties , E/CN.5/2011/NGO/15: English |
  • 22. Annual Ministerial Review Prepared a written statement, endorsed by 25 members of the WGG and submitted to the Annual Ministerial Review [AMR] to be held during the High-level Segment [HLS] of the ECOSOC in July at Les Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. The AMR will focus on “Implementing the internationally agreed goals and commitments in regard to education.” The WGG statement highlights Goal # 5 of the “2000 Dakar Declaration on Education for All” which focuses on eliminating gender disparities in primary and secondary education, with a focus on ensuring girls’ full and equal access to and achievement in basic education of good quality. Research documenting girls’ limited access to education, high drop-out rates and grade repetition, and barriers associated with ongoing discrimination and violence against the girl child was highlighted. The WGG statement will subsequently be posted on the ECOSOC ARM 2011 website.
  • 23. Advocacy Meetings monthly at 1:00 p.m on the first Thursday Worked with 3rd Committee for the Resolution on the Rights of the Child with Uruguay (respecting girls’ rights in early childhood) Prepared material for talking points and visited missions Advocacy Trainings Began a relationship with the new “face” of the EU – the European Union delegation
  • 24. Did mission visits in preparation for CSW 55 Prepared advocacy workshop and trained leaders for Girls Stand Up Current work: Annual Ministerial Review 2011 on education and the MDGs General Assembly 66 – 3rd Committee, Resolution on the Rights of the Child (read – girls with disabilities, and Resolution on Girls Rights (child marriage)
  • 27. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 28. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 29. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 30. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 31. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 32. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 33. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 34. GIRLS STAND UP! was organized by the WGG to prepare girls and young women to actively participate in CSW 55. The event took place at Pace University in Manhattan on February 20, 2011. 185 girls and young women, 15 boys and 78 The day included interactive adults from 26 countries workshops on the history of CSW, registered for the Girls’ and the primary and review Stand Up. themes as they relate to girls’ rights. Participants also received Keynote speakers included training in advocacy skills and Ms. Michele Bachelet and learned how to advocate most Ms. Leymah Roberta effectively for girls’ rights at CSW Gbowee 55.
  • 35. CSW 51 The WGG CSW 51 Task force met throughout the year on the first Thursday of the month. This year brought to fruition a four year cycle of tracking the outcome document of CSW 51 ‘The Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against the Girl Child’ The task force prepared and sent out the third set of indicators – Protection of Girls, Migration and Trafficking. Responses came from 36 groups across 18 countries.
  • 36. The task forces collated the replies, created a PowerPoint for presentation and facilitated 2 parallel “Girls’ Voices - Promises Made” A Review of CSW 51 A PROJECT OF THE WORKING GROUP ON GIRLS <WWW.GIRLSRIGHTS.ORG> events during CSW 55 on Girls can be agents of change in their own lives, families, communities and societies! On the occasion of the 55th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the Permanent Missions of Zambia and Ireland look forward to showcasing the worldwide response of girls to the toolkit created by the Working Group on February 22nd and 24th. Girls for implementation of the Agreed Conclusions of the 51st session of the Commission on the Status of Women: “Elimination of Violence and Discrimination against the Girl Child”. This parallel event combines intergovernmental collaboration and NGO partnerships with girls’ voices at the centre. We will hear directly from girls around the world via reports from discussion groups across several nations, and the real-life stories of CSW55 Girl Delegates from Zambia. Kindly RSVP to anne.kane@dfa.ie by February 22. The latter event was an Thursday, February 24th 4.30 – 5.45 p.m. Conference Room A, North Lawn Building, UN intergovernmental event Panel: ! ! Moderator: Beth Adamson, Anglican Communion Office at the UN. Winifred Doherty, Congregation of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd : ‘Girls Voices – Promises facilitated by the Missions Made’ : A review of CSW 51 ! Pauline Moreau, Director of Gender Equality Division, Office of the Minister for Equality and Integration, Ireland of Zambia and Ireland. ! Monde Mwala-Gwaba, Specialist-Social, Legal and Governance in the Gender and Development Division of the National Machinery, Zambia ! Chilenga Ng’uni : ‘Hopes and Dreams of Girls in Zambia’ Lungowe Mufungulwa : ‘A Day in the life of Lungowe’ Both were entitled “Girls’ ! ! Daphne Nawa Chimuka, National Coordinator, Forum for African Women Educationalists of Zambia ! Annmary Andrews, International Presentation Association ‘Girls as Partners’ Voices - Promises Made” A Review of CSW 51 but had different presenters.
  • 37. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 38. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 39. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 40. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 41. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 42. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 43. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 44. The Girl Advocates - Ashley, Caroline and Stephanie did a wonderful job presenting the PowerPoint at the Church Center. The Girls Task Force facilitated girls representing other WGG international organizations to attend. These girls participated actively and contributed very meaningfully to the discussion. Two girls from Zambia – Chilenga and Lungowe, guests of the Presentation Sisters shared very effectively on their Zambian experiences at both events.
  • 45. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 46. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 47. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 48. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 49. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 50. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 51. The intergovernmental event was facilitated by Beth Adamson. Representatives from both missions shared on effective partnership in promoting girls education. This intergovernmental event preceded the Review of CSW 51 held on February 25, 2011.
  • 52. Violence Against Girls The Violence against Girls Task Force held 3 parallel events for CSW55. The first pre- CSW55 "Making our schools safer: working with boys and girls" was held at Harvard Club, NYC. It was a panel discussion of 5 speakers from UN, UNICEF, Non Profit organizations and entertainment industry. The VAGTF members read out essays by students of Sri Lanka. Catherine Moore gave a wonderful talk about her experience as a Principal.
  • 53. The second event "Are we doing enough for girls?" had two PSEAWAA students from India and Korea on the panel who gave a talk about early marriage and there views on whether enough is being done for girls. The last and official parallel event held at the Drew room of the UN Church Centre was also a panel discussion and we had a very interesting panel that centered around the theme "Protecting and Empowering the Girl Child: Online and Offline" Task Force member Brigid from ECPAT-USA (one of the 4 panelists) spoke on the Sexualization of girls in social media. The event was extremely well attended and unfortunately the Drew room was overflowing with people. The event was advertised and appeared on the back cover of the CSW55 booklet.
  • 54. How the events contributed to the main theme of CSW55 The three events centered around the priority theme of CSW55 but looked in detail at different areas within it and what we are doing right and what we are doing wrong. This was very useful going forward with our aim to help girls. We had girls input at each event we did and got their views on the issues. What we learned from the events to help us with Task Force events in the future.  Bringing girls in to participate in the events was important and this is something we will be doing in future events.
  • 55. The WGG continued to make use of: the Internet, our publications and list serve to communicate with our network and the UN community.
  • 56. Action for Girls Our publication, “Action for Girls” is published three times a year in English, French and Spanish.
  • 57. Action for Girls Our publication, “Action for Girls” is published three times a year in English, French and Spanish.
  • 58. Features of www.girlsrights.org Action for Girls CSW 51 Tool Kit UNICEF News and Photo Essay Feeds Task Forces Fact Sheets on Girls and much more . . .
  • 60. The WGG on Facebook
  • 61. Guest speakers were invited to address the membership at monthly meetings. Average attendance at our membership meetings was 41. September - Andres Guerrero, Partnerships Manager, Civil Society Liaison at UNICEF briefed the membership. January - Natasha Lewis, Research Consultant, Global Migration Section, UN Women. Natasha addressed the membership on UN Women, February - Soon-Young Yoon - UN representative for the International Alliance of Women briefed us onThe UN Women Expert Group Meeting on Education, Science and Technology, Paris, 2010--Its relevance for girls

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