Women Do It!
Postcard Exhibition
Questions? Answers
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The background for this exhibition is extensive. If you want to know more, please see the questions and answers below:
- What is HeforShe?
- What is the UN Commission on the Status of Women and its Conference? and Beijing+20?
- What is an NGO (non-governmental organization)?
- What is Women's Caucus for Art? Its International Caucus?
- Why is there an entry fee? Where does the money go?
What is HeforShe?
From the HeforShe website and HeforShe Action Kit: HeforShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality developed by UN Women to engage men and boys as advocated and agents for change for the achievement of gender equality and women's rights. The campaign encourages them to speak out and take action against inequality faced by women and girls. Much has been achieved by the feminist movement and women's rights organizations in promoting gender equality to this day; however, progress has been uneven between and among countries with pervasive gender-based discrimination continuing in every country and region. It is time to capitalize on the recognition that women's empowerment is essential for inclusive economic growth, social cohesion and social justice, environmental balance, and for progress in all spheres of life. Men and boys need to be part of the global movement to promote women's rights as advocates and stakeholders, who need to change to make gender equality a reality for all. This is not about women or men, it is about crafting a shared vision of human progress for all - about creating a solidarity movement between women and men for the achievement of gender equality.
Please watch Emma Watson's inspiring presentation at the UN.
From the HeforShe website and HeforShe Action Kit: HeforShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality developed by UN Women to engage men and boys as advocated and agents for change for the achievement of gender equality and women's rights. The campaign encourages them to speak out and take action against inequality faced by women and girls. Much has been achieved by the feminist movement and women's rights organizations in promoting gender equality to this day; however, progress has been uneven between and among countries with pervasive gender-based discrimination continuing in every country and region. It is time to capitalize on the recognition that women's empowerment is essential for inclusive economic growth, social cohesion and social justice, environmental balance, and for progress in all spheres of life. Men and boys need to be part of the global movement to promote women's rights as advocates and stakeholders, who need to change to make gender equality a reality for all. This is not about women or men, it is about crafting a shared vision of human progress for all - about creating a solidarity movement between women and men for the achievement of gender equality.
Please watch Emma Watson's inspiring presentation at the UN.
What is the UN Commission on the Status of Women and its Conference? and Beijing+20?
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It monitors and reviews progress and problems in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and in mainstreaming a gender perspective in UN activities. The Beijing Declaration and Platform was created at the 4th World Conference on Women (4WCW) , which was held in Beijing in 1995 and saw 17,000 participants and 30,000 activists from around the globe for the two week discussion, debate and writing of its conclusions. It included actions and objectives around the issues of
The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is the principal global intergovernmental body exclusively dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women. It monitors and reviews progress and problems in the implementation of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, and in mainstreaming a gender perspective in UN activities. The Beijing Declaration and Platform was created at the 4th World Conference on Women (4WCW) , which was held in Beijing in 1995 and saw 17,000 participants and 30,000 activists from around the globe for the two week discussion, debate and writing of its conclusions. It included actions and objectives around the issues of
- Women and Poverty
- Education and Training of Women
- Women and Health
- Violence Against Women
- Women and Armed Conflict
- Women and the Economy
- Women in Power and Decision-making
- Institutional Mechanisms for the Advancement of Women
- Human Rights of Women
- Women and the Media
- Women and the Environment
- The Girl-child
The 20th anniversary of of the the 4WCW and the Beijing Declaration and Platform is 2015. The UN Commission on the Status of Women Conference in March of 2015 (which will be the 59th annual session), will focus on evaluating progress and creating new opportunities to connect, regenerate and mobilize the political world and the public.
What is an NGO (non-governmental organization)?
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a not-for-profit, voluntary citizens’ group, which is organized on a local, national or international level to address issues in support of the public good and UN initiatives, such as the UN Millennium Goals and UN Women Focus Areas. Some NGOS are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, the environment or health. Their relationship with offices and agencies of the UN system differs on their location and mandate. WCA is organized around women’s issues and using art to bring attention to all of these UN goals.
A non-governmental organization (NGO) is a not-for-profit, voluntary citizens’ group, which is organized on a local, national or international level to address issues in support of the public good and UN initiatives, such as the UN Millennium Goals and UN Women Focus Areas. Some NGOS are organized around specific issues, such as human rights, the environment or health. Their relationship with offices and agencies of the UN system differs on their location and mandate. WCA is organized around women’s issues and using art to bring attention to all of these UN goals.
What is Women's Caucus for Art? Its International Caucus?
Founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA), WCA is a national, not-for-profit, volunteer-run member organization unique in its multi-disciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, and museum professionals. The mission of the Women's Caucus for Art is to expand opportunities and recognition for women in the arts. WCA is committed to education about the contributions of women, opportunities for the exhibition of women's work, publication of women's writing about art, inclusion of women in the history of art, professional equity for all, and respect for all individuals without discrimination and supports local, national, and global art activism related to its mission.
WCA's International Caucus 1) maintains the WCA's NGO status with with the United Nations through its UN Program Committee, development of events and exhibitions at UN Conferences and collaboration with other NGOs in support of UN Goals, and 2) develops collaborative projects with other global organizations and entities. See our Woman + Body collaboration in South Korea, our Half the Sky: Intersections in Social Practice Art art-based cultural exchange in China, and our Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction: Create a Culture of Peace Now! which was held at the UN DPI/NGO Conference in Mexico City.
To learn more go to the National WCA website and check the pages of this WCA International Caucus website. Interested in becoming a member? Go to our Join Now page.
Founded in 1972 in connection with the College Art Association (CAA), WCA is a national, not-for-profit, volunteer-run member organization unique in its multi-disciplinary, multicultural membership of artists, art historians, students, educators, and museum professionals. The mission of the Women's Caucus for Art is to expand opportunities and recognition for women in the arts. WCA is committed to education about the contributions of women, opportunities for the exhibition of women's work, publication of women's writing about art, inclusion of women in the history of art, professional equity for all, and respect for all individuals without discrimination and supports local, national, and global art activism related to its mission.
WCA's International Caucus 1) maintains the WCA's NGO status with with the United Nations through its UN Program Committee, development of events and exhibitions at UN Conferences and collaboration with other NGOs in support of UN Goals, and 2) develops collaborative projects with other global organizations and entities. See our Woman + Body collaboration in South Korea, our Half the Sky: Intersections in Social Practice Art art-based cultural exchange in China, and our Zero Nuclear Weapons, Zero Weapons of Mass Destruction: Create a Culture of Peace Now! which was held at the UN DPI/NGO Conference in Mexico City.
To learn more go to the National WCA website and check the pages of this WCA International Caucus website. Interested in becoming a member? Go to our Join Now page.