International Council for Adult Education (ICAE)


The International Council for Adult Education (ICAE) is a global network of NGOs and networks which promote the right to learn. By supporting lifelong learning for people to contribute to communities and support social and economic justice, including in gender equality, the environment, cultural diversity and peace. At the COP negotiations in Cancun the ICAE… Read More


Huairou Commission


The Huairou Commission is an international network that builds the capacity of grassroots women’s organizations to wield collective influence for sustainable, gender equitable and pro-poor development, including at international levels. The Huairou Commission supported the grassroots leader Winrose Nyaguthi Mwangi, of GROOTS Kenya, to speak at the COP in Durban for a high-level event on… Read More


Global Forest Coalition


The Global Forest Coalition (GFC) is an international coalition of NGOs and Indigenous Peoples’ Organizations defending social justice and the rights of forest peoples. The coalition participates in international forest policy meetings and advocacy campaigns, including contributions to the Agricultural Work Programme debates at the UNFCCC, and is a key member of the Environmental NGO… Read More


GenderCC – Women for Climate Justice


GenderCC aims to fully integrate gender justice across climate change policy. It works to raise awareness, build knowledge and capacity of decision makers, and empower women, youth and grassroots organisations to develop effective climate protection and adaptation policy. At the COP in Bali, GenderCC published several position papers which contributed to expressions of commitment to… Read More


ENERGIA International Network on Gender and Sustainable Energy


ENERGIA, hosted by Hivos, seeks new solutions to persistent global issues. ENERGIA works in Africa and Asia with gender and energy networks to build sustainability of energy services and human development opportunities for both women and men. In 2009 ENERGIA co-coordinated an international alliance to include gender considerations and language in the negotiation process towards… Read More


Centre for 21st Century Issues (C21st)


The Centre for 21st Century Issues works to build capacity for sustainable development and poverty reduction by engaging with youth groups, promoting environmental, social and economic justice and peace building, and deepening democratic culture and good governance, including women’s human rights, equity and social justice. The Centre has organized gender and climate change workshops in… Read More


Asia-Pacific Forum on Women Law and Development (APWLD)


APWLD is a network of organizations and groups from across the Asia-Pacific region. The network aims to promote women’s human rights internationally and to empower women and their movements in Asia to claim equality, justice, peace and sustainable and inclusive development. The network supports its members’ capacity, research, advocacy and activism, and is working with… Read More