Empowering Women and Girls, SDG Media Zone

The SDG Media Zone aims to engage people all over the world in the important conversations happening during the high-level week of the UN General Assembly in New York from 18-22 September. Bringing together well-known personalities and Member States as well as content creators, influencers and media partners, the SDG Media Zone will provide a dynamic space to strengthen the commitment of the international community in support of the 2030 Agenda.

Heads of State and Government will be gathering at the UN Headquarters in New York for the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly which opens on 12th September. The theme of the general debate this year is "Focusing on people: striving for peace and a decent life for all on a sustainable planet".

Speakers: Ms. Alaa Murabit, (SDG Advocate), Ms. Jasleen Ashta, (McGill University), Ms. Ashly Yu, (McGill University)
Moderator: Mr. Maher Nasser, (Director, Outreach Division, DPI)

The discussion "Empowering Women and Girls" features ideas and proposals to speed progress in gender equality and women empowerment.