Five years since the Taliban takeover: State of women’s rights in Afghanistan
Zahra* is a mother of five, including four daughters, living in central Afghanistan. (*Name changed to protect her identity.) After her husband left – leaving ...
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How aid cuts are threatening women’s organisations responding to Haiti’s gang violence
As armed gangs expand their control, women-led organisations are providing critical support to survivors of violence and displacement, negotiating for humanitarian access, and supporting peacebuilding. ...
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Inside Liberia’s campaign to end female genital mutilation (FGM)
The Born Perfect Bus Tour is bringing communities, survivors, and traditional leaders together to challenge female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia. Next stop on the ...
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At least one million women and girls lose access to critical support as aid cuts dismantle women’s organisations working in humanitarian crises
[Also available in Arabic, French, Spanish, and Russian] A new UN Women report finds that 84 per cent of women’s organisations report that demand for their services has increased ...
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Women lead peacebuilding efforts in Colombia, Lebanon, and Malawi through dialogue, mediation, and justice
Peace is often determined in processes, agreements, and political milestones. But around the world, every day, peace is being built by creating spaces for dialogue, ...
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What happens to women during an Ebola outbreak? Pregnancy, caregiving, violence, and survival — explained
A health worker checks a child potentially infected with Ebola being carried on the back of a caregiver at the Ebola Treatment Centre of Beni, ...
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Who are the women working on the frontlines of Sudan war’s sexual violence epidemic?
Conflict related sexual violence has soared in recent years. It includes rape, gang rape and sexual slavery – and overwhelmingly targets women and girls. The ...
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The Fatherhood Programme challenging gender norms
Meet fathers from Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco who are embracing the joys of caregiving – to the benefit of their families and themselves. In many ...
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Gender-responsive climate and environmental action
Towards achieving gender equality and a safer, healthier, more sustainable planet for all. The triple planetary crisis – climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution – ...
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Women displaced in eastern Afghanistan face hunger, insecurity, and trauma amid renewed conflict
Earthquake survivors in Afghanistan have been forced to flee again due to Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict. It was during an air attack in eastern Afghanistan that ...
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In Focus: Supporting women and girls affected by the war on Gaza
Women and girls in Gaza continue to face death, widespread displacement, severe deprivation and catastrophic levels of hunger. UN Women is here, on the ground, ...
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Building a more resilient digital future through women’s leadership in cybersecurity
The Women Empowerment in Cybersecurity Award is recognising excellence in strengthening women’s participation, leadership and impact. Cybersecurity is no longer a technical niche. It ...
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From homes to shelter halls: Lebanese women bearing the burden of displacement alone
After 45 days of hostilities, a ceasefire announced on 16 April – which was extended for an additional 3 weeks – offered brief hope for ...
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‘The goal is silence’: Women journalists report increasing violence online
Journalists open up about the lack of accountability and the toll of digital violence – on themselves and on the freedom of the press. “There ...
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How women and girls are being targeted in the war in Sudan
The outbreak of war in Sudan three years ago has led to world’s most severe humanitarian and protection crisis for women and girls. Widespread killings, ...
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Sudan war: Inside the world’s worst humanitarian and protection crisis for women and girls
Three years of war in Sudan has created the world’s most severe humanitarian and protection crisis for women and girls. Widespread killings, mass displacement, and systematic sexual ...
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