Economic Empowerment of Women through the Sustainable Development Goals
Date of Meeting: March 17, 2022
Meeting Organizer: TCF Global, BPW Business Incubator
ISJC Staff Present:
Reporter: Naila Turikumwe Twishime
Which SDG does this topic cover? SDG 1-17
Type of meeting: CSW66 Parallel Event
Summary of presentation of information
The meeting began with an introduction of the Moderator Carol Hanlon who is the CEO of TCF Global.
Presenter Catherine Bosshart, BPW president 2021-2024 shared about what BPW International is and what it does.
Economic Empowerment of Women through the Sustainable Development Goals featured outstanding global entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and organisations linked with TCF Global, BEC Global, and/or BPW Business Incubator who are making a positive difference in the world today.
Empowering women in conflict zones, disaster resilience, cyber security, trade and economic inclusion, sustainable communities, menstrual care, leadership, disability inclusion, global trade, small business, sustainable fashion, and how you can help global NGO's that support women and girls were among the topics discussed by 13 presenters from the United States, Turkey, Lebanon, Iran, Sudan, Spain, Uganda, and Australia.
Sara Azimi, Peivande Gole Narges Tehran, From Iran shared that Women are the first teachers in the society and should be educated about making health-conscious decisions for themselves.
What information shared in this meeting is of significance to The Salvation Army and why?
The Salvation Army is responsible for schools that, empower women and children through skills, education and other domains.
What is The Salvation Army currently doing to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals addressed in this meeting?
The Salvation Army provides housing, food, financial and other assistance to those who are homeless or living in poverty, rehabilitation for people who have lost control of their lives and addicted to alcohol, drugs and so on.
What opportunities are there for The Salvation Army to create or further develop the work in this area?
Wherever The Salvation Army is, it seeks to promote the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals in different ways such as awareness on climate change, equal opportunities to men and women in all its services.