Friday, July 11th, 2025
Tags: Afghanistan, cedaw
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Twenty-one years ago, when Afghanistan’s Constitution was adopted, we witnessed the seeds of progress take root. Women achieved meaningful representation, securing 27% of seats in the Wolesi Jirga, the lower house of Parliament. I carry with me the profound memory of my mission to Afghanistan in 2012 as a Member of Parliament of Estonia, where […]
Monday, February 3rd, 2025
Tags: cedaw, Geneva, Marianne Mikko, United Nations, Vice-Chairperson
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In the opening of the 90th Session of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, the Estonian politician and human rights advocate Marianne Mikko was elected as a Vice-Chairperson of the UN CEDAW Committee for the 2025-2026 term. She will serve alongside Corinne Dettmeijer-Vermeulen (Netherlands), Rhoda Reddock (Trinidad and Tobago), and […]
Tuesday, November 26th, 2024
Tags: gender equality, inspirational women, kohtla-järve, Marianne Mikko, pay gap
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Kohtla-Järve Has Taken Significant Steps to Reduce the Gender Pay Gap The city of Kohtla-Järve has made significant strides in reducing the gender pay gap, as highlighted in the municipality’s recent activity report. This report emphasizes combating pay inequality as part of Estonia’s international obligations under the United Nations CEDAW (Convention on the Elimination of […]
