Women's Platform for Action International

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WoPAI stands by ENoMW

WoPAI stands by ENoMW

A free voice – WoPAI standing by European Network of Migrant Women in their critique of Pornfilmfestival Berlin

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The UK Supreme court knows what a woman is 

The UK Supreme court knows what a woman is 

On April 16, 2025, the UK Supreme Court delivered a landmark ruling clarifying that the term woman in the UK Equality Act 2010 refers to female biological sex, not gender or transgender identity....

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Open letter to UN Secretary-General

Open letter to UN Secretary-General

In March 2025, the UN Secretary-General announced that the United Nations was launching an initiative UN801 aimed at reforming the United Nations system. Read WoPAI´s open letter here.

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The concept of consent in relation to VAWG

The concept of consent in relation to VAWG

WoPAI have answered the call for input by the UN Special Rapporteur on Violence against Women and Girls, Reem Alsalem, on the consept of consent in relation to violence against women and girls.

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WoPAI Officially Launched at CSW69

WoPAI Officially Launched at CSW69

On March 10th, during CSW69 in New York, Women’s Platform for Action International, WoPAI, was officially launched. The event brought together nearly 100 women.

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Press Release: Launch of WoPAI

Press Release: Launch of WoPAI

Women’s Platform for Action International, WoPAI, is holding its global launch in New York on 10 March 2025 to coincide with the 69th Commission on the Status of Women and the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action.

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GLOBAL SUPPORT LETTER

GLOBAL SUPPORT LETTER

Global support letter for the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Violence Against Women and Girls, its causes and consequences, Reem Alsalem.

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We are launching WoPAI

We are launching WoPAI

We are pleased to announce the official launch of Women’s Platform for Action International (WoPAI) on 10 March in New York during CSW69. The event will be held at the Church of Sweden, 5 East 48th Street, New York, from 3-5 pm EST.

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Why WoPAI is needed

Why WoPAI is needed

Women’s Platform for Action International (WoPAI) will stand up against all threats against women’s rights irrespective if they come from the so called anti-gender movement  on the far right, or “pro gender”, queer, postmodern or neoliberal agendas of liberal and leftist origin.

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Stereotypes: Joint submission to CEDAW

Stereotypes: Joint submission to CEDAW

Joint Submission from Women’s Platform for Action International (WoPAI) and the Swedish Women’s Lobby (SWL), to the CEDAW Committee on the impact of stereotyped roles on the enjoyment of the rights enshrined in the Convention

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