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Young women in Uganda lead nationwide action against climate change

Over the last two years, Uganda has seen a flowering of climate activism led by young women and girls. Girls for Climate Action, a local …

From where I stand: “Our goal is to provide a home that offers love, care and protection for women with disabilities”

Dulmini Bandara is the Officer-in-charge at Manusath Piyasa – a shelter for women with disabilities operated by the Social Services Department in the Rathnapura District in …

Press release: The world is failing girls and women, according to new UN report

New figures point to the need of an additional USD 360 billion in investment per year to achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment by 2030. …

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