The UN-INSTRAW/CAWTAR project "Strengthening Women's Leadership and Participation in politics and decision-making process in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia” is launching its new website. Using the latest communications knowledge, the site aims to diffuse information, engage key stakeholders and facilitate a participatory approach in its access and use.

Media in Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia generally show a positive attitude towards women taking part in political life. However, women politicians are underrepresented in the media. Even during the elections in Algeria and Morocco this year, female candidates were only given limited coverage.

In ten booklets, UN-INSTRAW presents an historical narrative on women’s political participation in Latin America. The situation of women on the continent is evaluated and “legal” is compared to “real,” as proposed objectives are compared to goals reached in areas such as quota laws and public policies.

From 7 – 18 September 2009 UN-INSTRAW will be hosting the virtual discussion “Global Care Chains: Assessing the Situation and Policy Challenges.”

The Norwegian organisation FOKUS Forum for Women and Development, and UN-INSTRAW are organising a conference 11-13 November 2009 on monitoring the implementation of UN Security Council Resolutions 1325 and 1820.