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Press briefing at the United Nations by UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan, Susan Ferguson
This is a summary of what was said by UN Women Special Representative in Afghanistan, Susan Ferguson – to whom quoted text may be attributed ...
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Five years after the Taliban takeover: the normalisation of the exclusion of women and girls in Afghanistan
New UN Women data reveals that half of Afghan women interviewed leave home only once or twice a month because of the severe restrictions on ...
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FAQs: What it’s like to be a woman in Afghanistan today
What is life like for women and girls in Afghanistan right now? Explore the data, and learn what the world must do to stand with ...
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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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UN Women Executive Board to convene second regular session 2026
The UN Women Executive Board will convene for its second regular session on Wednesday 9 and Thursday 10 September 2026 at United Nations headquarters in New York. The Acting ...
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UN Women statement for International Youth Day
Under the theme “Different Contexts, Common Aspirations”, this year’s International Youth Day (12 August) celebrates the aspirations of young people to live with dignity, contribute to their ...
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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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Joint statement on the World Day against Trafficking in Persons: Forced into crime – a call for protection, not punishment
On this World Day against Trafficking in Persons, the Inter-Agency Coordination Group against Trafficking in Persons (ICAT) draws urgent attention to one of the fastest growing ...
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Glossary: The manosphere
Online violence stemming from the manosphere spreads through coded language. Familiarise yourself with some key terms so that you can spot subversive and harmful content ...
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