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Progress of the World’s Women
Families around the world look, feel, and live differently today. Families can be “make or break” for women and girls when it comes to achieving …
A safe city for women and girls in El Alto, Bolivia
Market woman in El Alto, Bolivia. Photo: UN Women/Elena Hertz When dusk sweeps down El Alto, surrounded by the Andes mountains, women are unlikely to …
A fresh look and a fresh start for survivors of human trafficking in Cambodia
Authors: Gaelle Demolis and Lesli Davis Siem Reap, Cambodia — Three Cambodian women welcome their first customer of the day to have a seat in the …
In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February, the United Nations, partners worldwide, women and girls will mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Why does it …
Advocating for an end to Child Marriage
Child marriage is a cause for concern in many parts of the world. It is a violation of girls’ human rights and it is a …
UN Women calls business leaders to join the movement to end all forms of violence against women
Sydney, Australia – Business leaders have a key role to play to address intimate partner violence as a workplace issue. When workplaces understand, recognize and …