tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537417784964181376.post6163406414975354632..comments2008-02-25T22:28:22.083-06:00Julie Gilberto-Bradynoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537417784964181376.post-86579114360238903342008-02-25T22:26:00.000-06:002008-02-25T22:26:00.000-06:00Before going to college, I never really thought about gender inequality. But studying abroad in the US and Germany and getting involved in the classes offered at Mount Mary College has opened my eyes to see beyond nationality into individuality. Coming to the United Nations is further increasing my understanding of the world and the complexity of gender. As I learn more and more I realize that I want to look at the people around me as humans first, with rights that go beyond gender and nationality to individuals that have a voice, live real lives, and are an extraordinary resource of life lessons. The experiences that have been shared with me have changed me into a better person, increasing my sensitivity and love for others. Perhaps the most exciting thing about being at the United Nations is to see how people from different corners of the world share the same thoughts and dreams for a better community; they talk and work together to make those changes. After all, we share the same home, one Earth.biancanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537417784964181376.post-34119922285144242732008-02-25T22:20:00.000-06:002008-02-25T22:20:00.000-06:00I was inspired greatly at the United Nations to day. It was wonderful to hear the Secretary General of the United Nations speak about ending violence against women, something I am very passionate about. It is wonderful to hear men speak about this because it tells me that they are willing to accept change. Something else that is important to remember is that the CSW is not to exclude men at all, it is to help everyone work together and promote gender equality.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09790256322455717510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537417784964181376.post-63790015806264845962008-02-25T21:20:00.000-06:002008-02-25T21:20:00.000-06:00The topic of Financing for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of women is sometimes difficult to wrap one's head around but I've found that those working in conjunction with the NGO's at this conference have a talent for explaining not only the importance but the impact that gender equality can and will have. These women and even a few men are so dedicated to their cause that their actions have a way of speaking directly to your heart and I feel very honored to be among them. I am very much looking forward to the rest of the events this week.Meganhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17150683627956150105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5537417784964181376.post-90281435916355536022008-02-24T21:42:00.000-06:002008-02-24T21:42:00.000-06:00AS a student attending the United Nations this week, I am excited to advocate for the causes of the SSND and learning more about the international community and how the governmental body of the United Nations works. This will be an excited opportunity that we may never have again and I hope to take a great deal of information away from this.Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09790256322455717510noreply@blogger.com