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Care systems in Southeast Asia rely heavily on women's unpaid work. But demographic, educational, and economic shifts are increasing the demand for paid care. What does this mean for women in the region - and what challenges lie ahead? This event will explore the care economy's transformative power to accelerate women's economic empowerment, while strengthening Southeast Asia's resilience to external shocks.

Noon briefing by Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

Noon Briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General.

The United Nations will celebrate on 10 May 2023, the third International Day of Argania, since its proclamation by General Assembly Resolution A/RES/75/262 in 2021. Theme: Socio-economic development & sustainability of the Argan ecosystem.

Guest: Máximo Torero, Chief Economist, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). He will brief reporters virtually on the latest FAO report on the Status of Women in Agrifood Systems. 

Interactive dialogue Review theme: Women's economic empowerment in the changing world of work.

Interactive dialogue Review theme: Women's economic empowerment in the changing world of work.

The SDG Media Zone at the Dubai Expo takes place from 16 – 20 January 2022 at the UN Hub. Hosted by the United Nations and in collaboration with the PVBLIC Foundation and media partners, the SDG Media Zone aims to take the conversation on advancing the Sustainable Development Goals out of the policy sphere and into the public discourse.