A South African women's rights group has pulled out of key meetings next week at the United Nations in opposition to policies of US President Donald Trump, especially those it says demean and endanger women. The CSW, which begins on Monday, is an annual two-week session when diplomats, advocates and others meet to discuss gender equality and women's empowerment. Trump on Monday signed a revised executive travel order, replacing a more sweeping ban issued in January that caused chaos and protests at airports. Last month, the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, said it would not attend the CSW session. Iran's Entrepreneurship Development Foundation for Women and Youth also has said it would not attend, according to U.N. Women.

Source: The Star March 11, 2017 09:52 UTC