Almost 50 countries in the world continue to keep nationality laws that contain gender-discriminatory provisions in their statute books, a UN expert warned. “In 24 countries, women are denied the …
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WFP in Egypt Provides Critical Assistance to People Fleeing Violence in Sudan
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledOn Monday, the United Nations World Food Program (WFP) launched an emergency cash assistance program to support vulnerable people fleeing the conflict in Sudan. WFP’s pre-established cash delivery platform will …
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Governments of Egypt, UN Sign UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-27
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledOn behalf of the Government of Egypt, Dr. Rania A. Al-Mashat, the Minister of International Cooperation, joined by Ms. Elena Panova, the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Egypt on behalf …
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UN: Technology, innovation, and Education in Digital Age Have a Significant Impact on Accelerating Gender Equality
by nevineby nevineThe 67th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW67), the UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality, the empowerment of all women and girls, and their human …
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Egypt praised efforts and continued coordination between development partners and the UN agencies from one side and the relevant national entities from the other side, according to the Egyptian International …
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International Cooperation Minister Rania el Mashat discussed with UN Resident Coordinator in Egypt Elena Panova final preparations for launching the 2023-2027 United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for Egypt. …
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Maya Morsi: Egypt is the first country to issue a rapid response policy towards the situation of women in the Corona pandemic
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyMaya Morsi: Egypt is the first country to issue a rapid response policy towards the situation of women in the Corona pandemic Dr Maya Morsi, President of the National Council …
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Music, passion, and powerful women: Launch of amplifyHER, an exciting new UN podcast
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyMusic, passion, and powerful women: Launch of amplifyHER, an exciting new UN podcast Today, the UN launches amplifyHER; a vibrant, music-filled podcast, celebrating exciting women artists from around the world. …
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Attending the COP27 Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Chef Manal Al Alem offers cooking helps combat climate change
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyAttending the COP27 Conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Chef Manal Al Alem offers cooking helps combat climate change Chef Manal Al- Alem not only provided a single recipe for preparing a …
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United Nations “UN” Women goodwill ambassador for Africa intensifies efforts to eliminate female genital mutilation (FGM) in Liberia
by nevineby nevineUN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, Jaha Dukureh, announced her upcoming visit to Liberia from the 19th to the 27th of this month, to advocate against female genital mutilation (FGM) …