During the Week of International Women Day (8-15 March), ESCWA elevators were dressed in Arabic calligraphy, the language of the region where the Commission is working alongside governments to implement women’s rights.

From words to achievement, "من مربوطة إلى مبسوطة", was an internal visual campaign inside the UN House, Beirut, that showed the difference empowerment can make through a simple, to-the-point, Arabic illustration.

During the last years, ESCWA focused on promoting cybersafety and combating cybercrime. In this context the Commission published a report that included a policy framework to enhance cybersecurity and build confidence in cyberspace. ESCWA also organized capacity building workshops and advisory services to its member countries on this topic.

The Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (UN-ESCWA) are pleased to invite you to attend the 'Regional Forum on the Role of Islamic Financial Institutions in Financing for Development'.
 
The event is being held in Bahrain on 5 - 6 September 2007, at the Ritz Carlton Hotel. Attendance is complimentary, however advance registration is required.