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2008:
“I have taken so much learning from the programme. And it has prompted me to reflect on how we do things locally. It has been very engaging and a very positive experience.”
“All the sessions (in the training) were very useful. I have understood CEDAW more profoundly and I feel privileged to be part of this process.”
“I am glad that I was invited to participate in the programme. It gave me an opportunity to learn the workings of the UN CEDAW reporting system and to be part of it. It has greatly enhanced my skills in lobbying and oral presentation.”2007
“I’m so excited... 86% of our recommendation’s …[were] include[d] in [the Concluding Comments]…This achievement is due to all your support in guidelines, tips, etc. On behalf of all of us, our deep thanks.”
“The usefulness of the programme in the work of women cannot be overemphasized. This is because I think this programme is the basis of any intervention in any women’s programme. It helps activists to interface with their government and get their concerns to government… [It] … afford[s] them chances for their [concerns] ....to be heeded by government...”
“[This programme] has improved the profile of my organisation and ….has given my organisation more visibility and put it in a position to do more work.”
“The programme is useful] because it equips women and other activists with knowledge and skills necessary to effectively engage with the government, CEDAW Committee and other stakeholders. It also opens windows of opportunities for strategic networking and coalition building. [It] [c]reates linkages with international media and other international organisations. It also creates a forum for learning and experience sharing.”
“I wish to seize this opportunity to sincerely thank IWRAW Asia Pacific for their foresight in organizing this programme. Indeed the impact of this programme will yield immense sustainable fruits in many countries in the near future. Thank you very much for providing the gateway for strategic international networks and linkages.”
“Thank you for making contact with [our organisation] and giving me the opportunity to attend the CEDAW Session. This has been a wonderful experience and I will now make it priority to be more aggressive and assertive in strengthening our capacity to improve the lives of women in [our country]. This experience has motivated me …”2006
“This training has been extremely empowering. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”
“This experience was very rewarding and timely and will definitely provide a platform for follow up in my country.”
“Because of IWRAW Asia Pacific’s help, when our country was evaluated, the members of the CEDAW Committee had a clear view of the important issues affecting women in my country. [IWRAW Asia Pacific’s] support gave our shadow report a better outcome.”
“The training was very useful and the resource material and the resource team was excellent [in] making our preparation and presentations a lot easier.”
“This programme is very useful with women’s work as it provides women with the knowledge and information on being able to hold governments accountable.”
“The [programme] on CEDAW Committee gave me a more in-depth insight into the CEDAW system. As a member of the NGO sector, it was imperative that I clearly understand my role in terms of monitoring of the entire CEDAW process.”
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