Mar Adentro Hosts Two Events at CSW 68: Empowering Women and Youth for Safer Cities

Mar Adentro, a leading organization dedicated to advancing gender equality and youth empowerment, is thrilled to announce two groundbreaking events taking place in conjunction with the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 68). These events promise to be pivotal moments in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the empowerment of women and youth in urban spaces.

Event 1: Virtual Parallel Event

Date: Thursday, March 14th, 10:00 am (EST) Title: "Shaping Peace: Securing the Futures of Communities through Young Women Empowerment"

The first event, a virtual parallel event, will be held on Thursday, March 14th, at 10:00 am (EST). Titled "Shaping Peace: Securing the Futures of Communities through Young Women Empowerment," this session aims to explore best practices for building safe cities for women and youth. We are honored to host five distinguished speakers, including the UN Habitat Specialist for Mexico, Latin America, and the Caribbean, who will offer invaluable insights into urban feminism and discuss strategies for creating safer environments for women and girls.

To register for this event and access further details, please visit the following link: Registration Form.

Event 2: Exhibition Debate

Date: Friday, March 15th, 10:00 am

Location: World Youth Alliance (WYA) Headquarters,

New York

The second event, an Exhibition Debate, will take place on Friday, March 15th, at 10:00 am, at the World Youth Alliance (WYA) Headquarters in New York. In collaboration with WYA, Mar Adentro will host 14 young professionals from our programs who will engage in a spirited debate on the topic: "Youth's Favorable Vote Must Be Considered in Development and Urban Renewal Public Policies."

This event, conducted in Spanish, is open to the public and promises to offer diverse perspectives on the role of youth in shaping urban policies.

Both events signify our commitment to fostering dialogue, collaboration, and action towards creating safer, more inclusive cities for all. We invite you to join us in these important conversations and be part of the movement towards a more equitable and empowered future.