Women and Girls

Joint Statement on the Trilateral United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Indo-Pacific Dialogue Office of the Spokesperson Women’s Issues – United States Department of State

Office of the Spokesperson The following text was released by the Governments of the United States of America, Japan, and the Republic of Korea on the occasion of the Trilateral United States-Japan-Republic of Korea Indo-Pacific Dialogue. Begin Text: The Governments of the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea convened the inaugural trilateral Indo-Pacific

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International Women’s Day 2024: ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’   UN Women – News

In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to achieve prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations.  The time for change is now! Join us

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UN Secretary-General appoints Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda of Zimbabwe as UN Women Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, United Nations System Coordination and Programme Results UN Women – News

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today [2 January 2024] the appointment of Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda of Zimbabwe as [UN Assistant Secretary-General and] Deputy Executive Director for Normative Support, United Nations System Coordination and Programme Results at the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women).United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced

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Facts and figures: Women and girls during the war in Gaza UN Women – News

Following the 7 October 2023 brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, and the ensuing Israeli military bombardment of Gaza, UN Women has worked to analyse the differentiated impact on women, men, boys, and girls, to ensure adequate responses to their needs.Following the 7 October 2023 brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, and the ensuing Israeli

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UN Women programming supports refugees worldwide UN Women – News

UN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender into account, enhancing women’s leadership and self-reliance in displacement settings.UN Women works around the world with local partners and other UN agencies, including UNHCR, to ensure that programming for refugees takes gender

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City mayors make commitments to advance action on gender equality globally UN Women – News

On 28 November 2023, city mayors from around the world gathered at the Fourth Global Meeting of Mayors on Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, in Quito, Ecuador, co-organised by UN Women and the City of Quito and supported by the Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation.On 28 November 2023, city mayors from around the world

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