Organiser: Taiwan Coalition Against Violence Date: March 12th, 2026 Venue: CCUN 10th floor Moderator: Shu-wen Liao Dr. Daphne Pillai - Speaker on ‘The Power of a Second Chance: Education pathways for Gender Justice and Dignity’ Blog written by Dr. Daphne Pillai
Gender-based violence in India cannot be addressed unless we confront an uncomfortable truth: much of it is hidden in plain sight. It is embedded in tradition, reinforced by social norms, and often dismissed as “private” or “cultural.” Violence is not only physical. It is structural, systemic, and deeply normalised. It begins early. Child marriage continues to deny girls their ...
Date: March 11th, 2026 United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW 70) Venue: Commonwealth Secretariat, New York Blog written by Dr. Daphne Pillai
Water, our most essential resource, was at the heart of a powerful and thought-provoking event that brought together global voices, lived experiences, and actionable solutions. Hosted by Soroptimist International on behalf of the Commonwealth Union on Match 11th, 2026 the session opened with a warm and engaging welcome by Pascale Muylaert, who set the tone by reminding us that access to clean water is not only a basic human need, but a fundamental right closely ...
