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From:	andreaprince [ profile ]
Subject:	CSW discussion has begun! Please respond!
Sent:	Nov 7th, 2008 - 12:47:13

	Dear Participants, The discussion for the Commission on the Status of Women has begun. I have attached the two previous emails with background information and the discussion questions in case some of you did not receive them. I would really like to encourage you to give input on the topic of men and women sharing caregiving responsibilities, especially in the context of HIV/AIDS. This is your opportunity to tell those in UN how you feel about the topic, and this is an important issue for not only women but also men to discuss! If you would prefer that your name and affiliation does not appear with your response, you may email me with your responses at andreap (at) youthlink.org. I will remove any identifying information before sending it out to the whole group. Let the UN know how you feel on this subject and have your voices heard! Thank you for participating, Andrea Prince Global Youth Action Network Background Information Thank you for your participation in our e-consultation on "Equal Sharing of Caregiving"! As a preparation for this consultation, we are sending some basic background information on the United Nations view on women's rights and roles as caregivers, especially in the context of HIV/AIDS. The discussion questions will be sent to you in English, Spanish, and French in a separate e-mail shortly. The 53rd session of the Commission on the Status of Women will be held from March 2 - 13, 2009. The priority theme for this session will be "The equal sharing of responsibilities between women and men, including caregiving in the context of HIV/AIDS." The review theme will be "Equal participation of women and men in decision-making processes at all levels." The promotion of equal rights for men and women has been an issue that the United Nations has worked hard to encourage in all countries. The UN believes that the women should be involved in all areas of society and decision making. There are many barriers in societies that keep women from engaging in equally outside of the home. Cultural and social norms, traditional beliefs, and stereotypes are often responsible for perpetuating this unequal sharing of domestic responsibilities between women and men, and have obstructed the advancement of gender equality and women's empowerment. Women often experience higher responsibilities for both paid and unpaid caregiving in their families in community. Women put in a higher number of unpaid work in the household than men customarily do and are not recognized for their contribution. In communities where HIV/AIDS is prevalent, women take on even more responsibility caring for those who are sick and themselves. An equal sharing of responsibility can provide women with a better quality of life and leave them more free time to engage in decision-making. For more information, please see: http://groups.takingitglobal.org/gyan_csw09/documents/ http://genderandaids.org/downloads/conference/308_filename_women_aids1.pdf http://data.unaids.org/pub/FactSheet/2006/20060719_GCWA_FS_Support_Women_Car egivers_en.pdf For information on the commission, please visit: http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/53sesspriorityhtm.htm Discussion Questions En español abajo / Cì dessous enfrançaìs Hopefully, you have reviewed the background information about promoting equal sharing of caregiving responsibilities between men and women. Now, we are interested in hearing your opinions on it! Please answer some of the following discussion questions below. You may respond in multiple emails, and you do not have to answer all of questions. Just pick the ones that affect you the most! Discussion Questions Before you start answering the questions please give your name, country, and the organization you represent. WOMEN IN SOCIETY - How do you see the roles of women in your society? How do you feel about it? - What personal experiences have you had of women in the role of caregivers in your society, especially in the context of HIV/AIDS? THE ROLE OF YOUNG PEOPLE - What type of practices have you been involved with that promotes shared responsibility between men and women? - As young people in your communities, what can you do to promote women’s rights? What support does young people need? NEXT STEPS Who do you feel is responsible for promoting women’s equality in your community? What large scale actions should be taken to promote women’s rights? We look forward to a lively discussion! Best regards, Membership Team Global Youth Action Network -------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimado particiante, Esperamos que haya recibido el correo electrónico con la información de trasfondo acerca de la promoción de la división igual de las responsabilidades de cuidar entre hombres y mujeres. ¡Ahora, nos interesamos por su opinión! Por favor, responde a algunos de los preguntas de discussion siguientes. Puede responder con más que un correo y no tiene que responder a todas las preguntas. Solamente elige los que le afectan más. Preguntas de discusión Antes de dar sus respuestas, por favor diga su nombre, país y la organisación que está representando. MUJERES EN LA SOCIEDAD - ¿Cómo ve el papel que tienen las mujeres en su sociedad? ¿Cómo opina sobre esto? - ¿Qué experiencias personales ha tenido de la mujer en el papel de la cuidadora en su sociedad, especialmente en el contexto del VIH / SIDA? EL PAPEL DE LOS JÓVENES - ¿En qué prácticas ha participado que promueven la responsabilidad compartida entre hombres y mujeres? - Como jóven en su comunidad, ¿qué puede hacer para promover los derechos de la mujer? ¿Qué apoyo necesitan los jóvenes? PRÓXIMOS PASOS - ¿Quién considera responsable de la promoción de la igualdad de la mujer en su comunidad? - ¿Qué medidas de gran escala se deben adoptar para promover los derechos de la mujer? ¡Esperamos con interés un debate animado! Saludos cordiales, Membership Team Global Youth Action Network -------------------------------------------------- Chèr intervenant, Nous espérons que vous avez reçu l'e-mail avec des informations de base sur la promotion de l'égalité de la répartition des responsabilités de prendre soin entre les hommes et les femmes. Maintenant, nous sommes intéressés par votre opinion! S'il vous plaît répondrez à quelques des questions de discussion ci-après. Vous pouvez répondre avec plus d'un poste et il ne faut pas répondre à toutes les questions. Vous pouvez choisir ceux qui affectent vous plus. Questions de discussion Avant de donner sa réponse, s'il vous plaît dites-nous votre nom, pays et l’organisation qui représente. LES FEMMES DANS LA SOCIETÉ - Comment voyez-vous le rôle que les femmes ont dans votre société? Comment sentez-vous à ce sujet? - Quelles sont les expériences que vous avez eu avec des femmes dans le role des soignants dans votre société, en particulier dans le contexte du VIH / Sida? LE RÔLE DES JEUNES - Dans quels activités avez-vous participé qui favorisent le partage des responsabilités entre les hommes et les femmes? - Comme les jeunes de votre communautés, que pouvez-vous faire pour encourager les droits des femmes? De quel soutien est-ce que les jeunes ont besoin? PROCHAINES ÉTAPES - Qui, selon vous, est responsable de la promotion de l'égalité pour les femmes dans votre communauté? - Quelles mesures devraient être prises à grande échelle pour promouvoir les droits des femmes? Nous attendons avec impatience un débat animé! Cordialement, Membership Team Global Youth Action Network

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