The time to care and support in now!
Invitation to join the International Day of Care and Support on October 31 at the ECOSOC Chamber in the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The event is co-organized by ILO, the OHCHR, and UN Women, in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Chile and Spain to the United Nations.
The program will encompass engaging dialogues that delve into the economic, social, and human rights advantages of robust care and support systems. The panel includes the participation various members of the Global Alliance for Care including its co-conveners, the Government of Mexico and UN Women, as well as the Technical Secretariat. It will also explore the indispensable role of these systems in advancing women's empowerment and fostering equal participation in social, economic, political, and cultural spheres.
Moreover, it will discuss how care and support can contribute to achieving gender equality and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Registration details are in the QR code on the flyer or through this link: https://forms.gle/8uycTC6NkA9sjMhb6.
Please RSVP by 28 October to confirm your in-person attendance. You can also watch the event live through UN web TV (link forthcoming).
