1. Global Network of UNESCO Chairs on Gender March 15, 2011 First Web Conference

3. Mission Stimulate the systematic exchange of information, communication and collaborative work among UNESCO Chairs and other organizations working on gender studies worldwide. It was launched in November 2010, with the support of UNESCO.

4. 2010 The UNESCO Regional Chair Women, Science and Technology in Latin America informed about this initiative to the 23 UNESCO Chairs around the world (Brazil, Chile, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Cyprus, Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Mexico, Morocco, Pakistan, Poland, Spain, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, United Kingdom, United States, Korea) focused on gender research, education and action oriented programs. Responses showed: Interest in participating in this initiative The need to count with a virtual space, to facilitate the exchange, communication and collaborative projects. In Action…

5. 2010 - Launching of the Global Network It took place during the International Conference “Gender Equity Policies – A Prospective View: New Scenarios, Actors and Articulations” (November 9 -12, 2010), organized by the Gender, Society and Policies Area- FLACSO, Argentina. It was attended by representatives of five UNESCO Chairs on gender (Mexico, Chile, Poland, Brazil, Argentina). By over fifty representatives of research centres and universities from Latin America and Europe. In Action

6. Activities 2011 Phase 1: April- May 2011 DoneIn preparation 14 UNESCO Chairs confirmed their participation in the Global Network. Description, mission and objectives of the Global Network All Chairs were requested to inform about their profilers, objectives and main activities and results Development of the website Reception and systematization of information sent by the Chairs Creation of the Advisory Board

7. Results – Phase 1 14 UNESCO Chairs working on Gender confirmed their membership

8. Women, Science and Technology in Latin America Gloria Bonder - Argentina Water, Women and Development Vera Lúcia de Miranda Guarda - Jacqueline Coelho Augusto da Silva - Brazil Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment Mary Koutselini - Cyprus Gender, leadership and equity Elia Marum Espinoza - Mexico Women's Studies Renata Semienska - Poland UNITWIN Network on Gender, Culture and People-Centered Development Shahla Haeri & Brenda Gael McSweeney - USA Communication Technology for Women Kyungsook Lee - Korea UNESCO Chair in education Phyllis Magrab - United States of America UDP “Medios de Comunicación y Participación Ciudadana” Victoria Uranga - Chile Políticas de Género y de Igualdad de Derecho entre Mujeres y Hombres María Ángeles Durán - España Gender Research Sylbia Walby - UK In ICT4D Tim Unwin - UK New Information Technologies Lourdes Feria - Mexico Femme, Science et Gestion Raisonnée de l'Eau en Afrique de l'Ouest Isabelle Glitho - Togo

9. Results – Phase 1 The virtual environment in www.catunescomujer.orgwww.catunescomujer.org News/announcement section. - Public access

10. Sections to disseminate information and production: Data base Online library Multimedia resources (videos, audio and other productions) Interactive sections and tools: Forums Online form to: contact the Global Network register as a website user. Profile on Facebook Results – Phase 1 Our environment

11. Results – Phase 1 Restricted Access - Exchange section for members of the Global Network. Web conferences through Elluminate or Skype. - Virtual classroom for workshops and courses.

12. Results – Phase 1– Information Form Name of Chair: Name of Chairholder: Number of Staff: Year of creation: Host Institution Website: Contact email: Objectives (up to 350 words): Fields/disciplines: Main activities in the last 5 years (up to 600 words) Research - Training - Events - Advocacy - Dissemination & Communication Publications and other resources: Partners:

13. To bring phase 1 to an end.. Suggestions for the website Upload of forms from all Chairs Upload of publications, videos, audio materials and others resources. Creation of the Advisory Board Invitation of other Partners

14. Next Phases Phase 2: Implementation of the website. Beginning of the activities. (June – July 2011) Web Site on line Dissemination Forums and web conferences among members of the global network Virtual library Phase 3: Elaboration of the annual action plan of the Network. (August – September 2011)