How to keep girls playing sport

With expert tips from Eda Erdem and Marta Vieira da Silva. Want to set girls up for success? Keep them interested in sport!  Girls who ...
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Intersectional feminism: What it means and why it matters right now

From climate disasters hitting hardest in the poorest communities, to a sharp rise in racism and discrimination, to the spread of online misogyny and anti-rights rhetoric – it’s ...
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How to counter the manosphere’s toxic influence

Misogynistic online content harms men and women alike. Explore practical actions to shrink its influence and promote digital gender equality. Everybody loses in a world ...
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What is the manosphere and why should we care?

Online misogyny is making its way into schoolyards, workplaces and intimate relationships. Learn more about where it comes from and how it spreads. With more ...
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Humanitarian funding cuts threaten women’s rights: What’s at stake and how to help

UN Women’s latest research shows that half of women’s rights and women-led organisations in countries affected by humanitarian crisis may shut down within six months ...
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How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes

Tips, tools, and real-life examples to spark age-appropriate conversations at home, in classrooms, and communities. Before most children can even read, they have already been ...
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Gender equality in peacekeeping: Why it matters for global security

To build lasting peace around the world, we must consider the specific impacts of conflict on women—and empower them to lead peace efforts. Through its ...
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The impact of Sudan’s war on women, two years on

Two years into Sudan’s civil war, more than 12 million people have been displaced—over half of them women and children. As gender-based violence surges and ...
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Myanmar Earthquake 2025: What it means for women and girls

On 28 March 2025, Myanmar was struck by two powerful earthquakes, a 7.7 magnitude quake near Mandalay and Sagaing, followed by a 6.4 magnitude quake further ...
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Inside the crisis you don’t see: How war impacts women’s mental health

In Afghanistan, Gaza, Georgia and Ukraine, women face PTSD, trauma, anxiety, and depression—with little access to care or support. The number of women and girls ...
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FAQs: Digital abuse, trolling, stalking, and other forms of technology-facilitated violence against women

Imagine receiving a message from a stranger that contained chillingly accurate details about your daily routine. Or consider the shock of discovering that your footage ...
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