Category: News
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CEDAW Rising Featured at the 25th Annual Human Rights on the Hill Conference
Mary Hansel, Co-Founder of CEDAW Rising, will present on local CEDAW implementation this Friday, July 24, at 3:00 p.m. ET as part of the 25th Annual Human Rights on the Hill program at Howard University’s Ralph J. Bunche Center. The conference focuses on implementing international human rights instruments and strengthening…
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CEDAW Rising to Present at “Women’s Rights and America’s 250th Anniversary”
CEDAW Rising Co-Founder Mary Hansel will join the U.S. Council of Organizations for “Women’s Rights and America’s 250th Anniversary,” a virtual discussion on the local implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). The panel will explore how local CEDAW measures can advance…
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CEDAW Rising Welcomes UN CEDAW Committee Member Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia
On June 16, CEDAW Rising hosted its Third National Convening, bringing together advocates, government officials, commissioners, scholars and civil society partners from across the United States and around the world to discuss intersectional data collection and analysis in local CEDAW implementation. We were honored to welcome Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, Member of…
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Our Third National Convening: Intersectional Data Collection and Analysis
📅 June 16, 2026💻 Virtual🕚 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. PT / 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET CEDAW Rising will host its Third National Convening, focused on intersectional data collection and analysis in local CEDAW implementation. We are deeply honored to welcome Esther Eghobamien-Mshelia, a member of the UN CEDAW Committee, who will share…
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CEDAW Rising Urges Emphasis on Local Governments in CEDAW Committee Guidance
CEDAW Rising recently submitted recommendations to the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination Against Women regarding its Draft General Recommendation No. 41 on “Dismantling Gender Stereotypes and the Unequal Power Relations that Sustain Them.” The submission urges the Committee to explicitly recognize the critical role of local governments in…
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Introducing the CEDAW Rising Advisory Board!
CEDAW Rising is delighted to announce the membership of its Advisory Board—a group of exceptional leaders who bring diverse expertise in intersectional gender justice, movement building, legislative advocacy, strategic communications, data-driven systemic change and, of course, local CEDAW implementation. Chelsea Mutual, J.D.Chelsea Mutual is a gender justice attorney with experience…
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Join Us—in NYC or Remotely—at the UN CSW
CEDAW Rising is hosting and co-sponsoring the following events during the 70th Session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). From Commitment to Impact: Drafting and Implementing Local CEDAW Legislation (Virtual) Date: Monday, March 9, 2026Time: 4:30–6:00 PM (EST)Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i5E3r3AJRleXghmDuF6EqA Speakers: Jenni Prisk (CEDAW Rising), Mary…
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Update: Our Customizable Model Local CEDAW Ordinance
We are grateful for the strong interest in CEDAW Rising’s customizable Model Local CEDAW Ordinance. We are finalizing this resource to support advocates, community leaders and government officials in drafting CEDAW legislation tailored to local needs and priorities. Here are a few examples of key changes reflected in the model…
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CEDAW Rising Strategic Roundtable at CSW 2026
CEDAW Rising will be in New York City for the annual session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) and NGO/CSW during the week of March 9–13, 2026. In partnership with LA County’s Gender Impact Assessment Program, we are planning an in-person convening of CEDAW advocates,…
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CEDAW Rising’s Second National Convening on Local CEDAW Implementation
On December 10, 2025—Human Rights Day—CEDAW Rising hosted our second national convening, bringing together local leaders, advocates and other stakeholders to explore how cities and counties can use CEDAW to address gender-based violence (GBV). 📣 98 registrants from across the country🏙️ 29 cities and counties represented🧠 2 two-hour working sessions…
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