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Women in parliament: Slow progress towards equal representation
The latest report by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) show how different regions in the world have improved women representation. Sub-Saharan Africa recorded the highest improvement among all regions on women’s parliamentary representation in 2023
Sudan: UN condemns spike in violence against women and girls
Top UN officials call for an immediate end to the use of sexual violence as a tactic of war, want perpetrators held accountable
WeRise app promoting gender equality through gaming
WeRise has content designed by over 100 young people from Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia as well as Lebanon, Jordan and Palestine.
Transforming internet governance to eliminate online inequalities
Esther Mwema, 28, a digital inequalities expert and artist from Zambia wants to see more girls in the digital space
African Girls Can Code Initiative helping build digital skills among young women
The initiative was launched in 2018 by UN Women, AU Commission in collaboration with ITU and UNECA, to place girls across Africa on the path to tech careers
Call to Action — “UNiTE! Activism to End Violence against Women and Girls!”
Joint statement by United Nations entities for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2022.
New platform of women Presidents & Prime Ministers meets at UN General Assembly
Women Heads of State and Government highlight women’s leadership as crucial to tackling global challenges and achieving a sustainable future
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
The campaign starts on 25 Nov - 10 Dec under theme: “Orange the World: End Violence against Women Now!”
Liberia’s vice-president lauds women’s role in mitigating impact of climate change
Dr. Jewel Howard Taylor says women are key to building a peaceful and sustainable climate-resilient Africa.
In Morocco, fisherwomen adopt new climate-resilient practices
About 10,000 women collect shellfish and other seafood along the coastline to make a living.
‘You can’t have climate justice without gender equality’
— Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan climate activist.
Ending violence against women Believe Survivors. Act Now!
Goretti’s Story, Kenya
Violence against women has worsened due to COVID-19 pandemic
New UN Women report shows that women’s feelings of safety have been eroded.
Ending violence against women: Layla from Morocco shares her story
Believing the voices of survivors.
Meet Bernadette Gomina, a pioneering parliamentarian in Central African Republic
A former midwife, Ms. Gomina submitted several project proposals to international organizations, and built a Women’s Centre in Bayanga with MINUSCA’s support.
Rewriting Kenya’s laws with Millie Odhiambo
Millie Odhiambo, 55, is one of Kenya’s fearless politicians.
Mzuri Issa, breaking down social barriers to women’s leadership in Tanzania
Ms. Issa is also at the forefront of pushing for legal reforms that will ensure women compete effectively for leadership positions on an equal standing with men.
Devastatingly pervasive: 1 in 3 women globally experience violence
Younger women among those most at risk: WHO
Malawi: Health hotline helping survivors of gender-based violence
Nurse Alepher Matemba Banda responds on national GBV helpline.
