Revisiting Beijing: Power, Progress, and the Promise of 2030 with Helen Catton - Special WTL Series (Ep. 4)

Helen Catton discusses the importance of meaningful action over mere policy-making for advancing gender equality. The episode is part of a special series recorded live from New York during the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Helen shares her extensive experience working with marginalized communities in Southeast Asia through faith-based organizations, particularly World Renew. She shares about the challenges and strategies in promoting women's rights and economic empowerment in an increasingly polarized world, stressing the critical role of faith-based organizations in community trust and social norm transformation. Helen expresses hope for continued perseverance and meaningful, context-relevant actions to drive progress in gender equality.

 

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