UN Women Egypt and the Egyptian Red Crescent delivered 7,000 essential aid kits to Gaza as part of a coordinated effort to address the dire needs of women and children …
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UN Women Calls for Fulfilling Science’s Promise for Gender Equality on International Day for Women and Girls in Science
In a statement released on the occasion of the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, UN Women emphasizes the transformative power of science, technology, and innovation in shaping …
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Sudanese Women Are in Serious Need of Humanitarian Relief During Spiraling Displacement Crisis
In the village of Jabait, in eastern Sudan, one can see hundreds of women waiting for aid at the office of the Women and Children Development Association. Some of the …
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The UN Women’s Executive Board began the year by electing its new Bureau for 2024 in elections held on January 10. The Latin American and Caribbean group will preside over …
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Hundreds of women wait for aid at the Women and Children Development Association office in the eastern Sudan village of Jabait. According to the UN Women website, some of the …
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Zimbabwe’s Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda Appointed UN Women Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, System Coordination, Programme Results
On January 2nd, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda of Zimbabwe as [UN Assistant Secretary-General and] Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, United Nations …
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On International Migrants Day, which falls on December 18th, UN Women acknowledged the significant contributions made by women and girls who represent about 50% of the world’s 281 million international …
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Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, speaks out against Palestinians suffering
During a speech at the United Nations Security Council, Sima Bahous, the Executive Director of UN Women, addressed the ongoing conflict in Palestine and the suffering of its people since …
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The United Nations Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women took place today, 22 November 2023, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (EST) at the ECOSOC …
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UN Women Executive Director Calls for Ceasefire, Ensuring Humanitarian Assistance for women, Girls in Gaza
UN Women’s Executive Director, Sima Bahous, concluded a two-day visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt to speak of the dire crisis in Gaza, where she welcomed the crucial work …
