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UN Women Deputy Executive Director Discusses Women’s Rights, Empowerment, Equality in Afghanistan
During his first visit to Afghanistan from 4-7 October, UN Women Deputy Executive Director John Hendra met with several national and international officials as well as civil society representatives to discuss advancing women’s rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality in Afghanistan. As preparations for international troops’ withdrawal next year and national elections gear up, he…
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In cities, efforts to make public spaces safer for women and girls
On 25 October, cities around the world celebrated Orange Day to raise awareness and promote action to prevent gender-based violence, especially sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence. Orange Day was initiated in July 2012 by the Secretary-General’s UNiTE Campaign to End Violence against Women as a monthly moment for worldwide activities by UN…
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UN Women ad series reveals widespread sexism
A series of ads, developed as a creative idea for UN Women by Memac Ogilvy & Mather Dubai, uses genuine Google searches to reveal the widespread prevalence of sexism and discrimination against women. Based on searches dated 9 March, 2013 the ads expose negative sentiments ranging from stereotyping as well as outright denial of women’s…
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UN Women Canada National Committee hosted UN Women Recognition Ceremony at the Westin Harbor Castle Toronto, Canada
On Wednesday October 9, Almas Jiwani, President of UN Women National Committee Canada, honoured six outstanding fellow Canadians who have made a remarkable contribution to the empowerment of women. Recipients of the 2013 Recognition Award included Sophie Gregoire-Trudeau for her contribution to human rights, Vasdev Chanchlani for their contribution to philanthropy, Amanda Lang for her…
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UN Women Executive Director to visit Malawi on first official country mission
Focus will be on advancing empowerment of women and girls Lilongwe The newly appointed Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, will visit Malawi from 6 to 9 October, on her first official country mission. She will reinforce UN Women’s support to Malawi in advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment through collaboration with…
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UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman urges equal rights for women
Acceptance speech by UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman upon being receiving the Variety Magazine Award at the Power of Women luncheon in Hollywood, 4 October, 2013. I am proud to represent UN Women on this wonderful occasion. Thank you Variety and Lifetime for acknowledging the work done by this important organization. Simply put, UN…
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UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman honoured for advocacy on women’s rights
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman was awarded today by Variety magazine for her engagement to advance women’s and girls’ rights and empowerment. The Academy Award winner received the honour at Variety’s 5th Power of Women luncheon in Beverly Hills, which aims at “shining a spotlight on the high-profile women in Hollywood who have used…
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Ukraine steps up efforts to get more women into the workforce
Kiev When more women work, economies grow. Advocacy efforts towards this goal paid off recently when the Government of Ukraine in September adopted a measure to boost women’s employment, through the State Programme on Ensuring Equal Rights and Opportunities for Women and Men for 2013-2016, developed by the Ministry of Social Policy with civil society…
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