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Women share stories of crisis and displacement in Lebanon
Intensified hostilities began in October 2023 and have escalated since 23 September 2024, disrupting women’s livelihoods in ...
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Sudan humanitarian crisis has catastrophic impact for women and girls, with two-fold increase of gender-based violence
New UN Women report highlights the disproportionate impacts of the escalating conflict for Sudanese women and girls, including the 5.8 million who are internally displaced.
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Press briefing at the Palais des Nations on the humanitarian crisis in Sudan
Hodan Addou, UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa a.i., spoke about UN Women’s new report on the situation in Sudan.
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UN Women Leaders Network to convene a diverse group of women leaders worldwide to advance women’s rights and leadership
The UN Women Leaders Network was launched this week on the sidelines of the 79 th UN General Assembly. It is the first permanent network of its kind, composed of intergenerational and intersectional ...
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IOM and UN Women scale-up efforts to advance women's rights, protection, and empowerment in migration policies and humanitarian responses
Migration has long been a crucial driver of global development, with millions of people seeking better opportunities, safety, and stability across borders. Every aspect of migration is influenced by a ...
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ASEAN Gender Outlook 2024 highlights climate change threats to women and girls in Southeast Asia, a warning sign for other regions
New York/Bangkok, 27 September 2024 — The new ASEAN Gender Outlook 2024, presented today at the United Nations General Assembly, showcases new gender data across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals ...
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HeForShe marks ten years with a movement of 2 million gender equality activists, welcomes new Champions
New York, 24 September 2024 - Since 2014, HeForShe has bolstered a global movement, engaging more than 2 million men and individuals of all genders in championing gender equality. This unique ...
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Speech: When men and women, boys and girls, stand together for gender equality, progress is unstoppable, equality achievable
Welcome to our glittering celebration of the tenth anniversary of HeForShe! As you know, this is a very exclusive event. Our gala has been called the hottest ticket in town for this General Assembly.
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Speech: Rising to the promises made in Beijing is the best way to create an equal, just, prosperous world for all
It is an honour to join His Excellency, Mr. Philemon Yang, President of the 79th session of the General Assembly, in welcoming you to the third UN General Assembly Platform of Women Leaders. The ...