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    • European Development Days 2013

    UN Women: 3 things that must happen to advance women's empowerment

    What are U.N. Women’s ambitions for post-2015? Live at the 2013 European Development Days in Brussels, Devex Editor Rolf Rosenkranz spoke with John Hendra, the agency’s deputy executive, about the challenges that remain in attaining normative standards for women at the highest levels.

    By Kelli Rogers // 27 November 2013

    What are U.N. Women’s ambitions for post-2015 and what challenges remain in attaining normative standards for women at the highest levels?

    It’s crucial now to ensure that the United Nations as a whole “lifts its game and is as coordinated as possible on gender equality and women’s empowerment,” John Hendra, the agency’s deputy executive director of policy and program, told Devex Editor Rolf Rosenkranz at the 2013 European Development Days in Brussels.

    “Were seeing much more engagement by our country teams, much more focus in U.N. peace missions on gender equality and the situation of women,” said Hendra, adding there are three things he’d like to see happen in the coming year to advance women’s empowerment.

    READ:A waiting game for UN Women   

    Catch the full interview — including Hendra’s thoughts on a standalone goal on gender equality — here.

    Visit us at the 2013 European Development Days and watch out for more Devex coverage of news and views from Europe’s leading global development event of the year.

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      Kelli Rogers@kellierin

      Kelli Rogers has worked as an Associate Editor and Southeast Asia Correspondent for Devex, with a particular focus on gender. Prior to that, she reported on social and environmental issues from Nairobi, Kenya. Kelli holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri, and has reported from more than 20 countries.

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