I also knew all too well that the current global wind of conservatism would still be present at the UN, especially with the host country being headed by that other yellow-haired populist.

After three days attending many different side events that focus on GBV and work, I’m impressed by the enormous determination globally to keep working toward solutions, and to get beyond the analysis of the problem.

Today quite a number of different forms of faith passed by. From true heartfelt religion to preaching to the converted to keeping faith in good results.

I attended the opening of the CSW61 in the General Assembly Hall, and got inspired by African female internet entrepreneurs.

Women are the centre of attention here in New York for the coming two weeks. So what is more appropriate than to write my first blog about some remarkable women, women of the past as well as women in the present.

It was obvious: this 2017 Women’s March on Washington was from its very beginning historical in its own right. Together we rallied with what later turned out to be half a million protesters.

Is there a common culture of equality in Europe? And if so, what does it look like?

The recent horrible events in Brussels have finally reached the CSW. Given the time difference, it was terrible news to wake up to.