Women
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UN rights chief calls time on ‘economic violence’ against women and girls
On Friday, at the UN Human Rights Council’s (OHCHR) first panel for the annual full-day discussion on women’s rights, The…
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From banana bread to pineapple pizzas: Women in the Philippines bake a better future
Banana bread, coconut buns and Spanish-style filled rolls are providing a cooperative of women bakers on the island of Mindanao…
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Global efforts to end female genital mutilation undermined by ‘vacation cutting’
The global fight to tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) is being undermined by the movement of some girls across national…
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Taliban assault on women’s rights continues in Afghanistan
It has been almost three years since the Taliban regained control of Afghanistan and women’s rights continue to be under…
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Support Palestinian women-led organizations at heart of Gaza aid response
The UN agency championing gender equality called on Monday for greater investment in Palestinian women-led organizations who are at the…
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Explainer: What’s a dignity kit?
Every month, nearly two billion women and girls menstruate, but during times of war and climate disasters, from the conflict…
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UNESCO report spotlights harmful effects of social media on young girls
Digital technologies and algorithm-driven software – especially social media – present high risks of privacy invasion, cyberbullying and distraction from…
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Silence the guns, amplify women’s voices for peace to end rape in wartime
The UN verified 3,688 cases of rape and other sexual violence committed in war in 2023, a “dramatic increase” of…
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Violations of women’s reproductive health rights trigger rise in preventable deaths
African women are 130 times more likely to die due to pregnancy or childbirth complications than women in Europe and…
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UN forum in Bahrain closes with calls to support women entrepreneurs in conflict areas
The bi-annual UN forum on entrepreneurship and innovation wrapped up its work in Bahrain today focusing on women entrepreneurs from…
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