Afghan women and girls push for their rights over three years of Taliban rule
Women and girls in Afghanistan have seen their rights severely constrained since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August 2021. The Taliban has issued ...
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How an Olympic medal for women’s rugby helped efforts to end gender-based violence in the Pacific Islands
When the Fijian women’s rugby team won a bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, “I had hundreds of calls from girls in Fiji and ...
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Girls in Brazil call for ‘full and equal participation in sport, with safety and support’
A UN Women and IOC program in Brazil and Argentina empowered girls in sport with advocacy skills to identify barriers and propose solutions. Rebeca Cristina ...
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Facts and figures: Women in sport
The world of women’s sports is undergoing a game-changing transformation, capturing unprecedented attention and recognition. The Paris Olympics will be the most gender-equal in history. This milestone ...
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Paris 2024 Olympics: A new era for women in sport
The game is changing. For the first time in history, the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games will see an equal number of men and ...
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Five things to know about women and sport
Women’s sports are on a winning streak, reaching new heights and shattering records. From the Olympics achieving gender parity to the growing audience for women’s ...
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Women and girls in sport
Sport has the power to change lives. The ability to drive gender equality by teaching women and girls teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence. Women in ...
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