Women and Girls

In focus: International Migrants Day 2023 UN Women – News

On this year’s International Migrants Day, 18 December, UN Women celebrates how migrants can bring diverse talent and expertise to countries around the world, including by sending vital remittances to their families and communities, supporting livelihoods and helping economies to thrive. On this year’s International Migrants Day, 18 December, UN Women celebrates how migrants can bring

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Hundreds of thousands of Afghans face harsh return after expulsion from Pakistan UN Women – News

In early September 2023, fewer than 300 people per day crossed the official border points from Pakistan to enter Afghanistan. But since the Government of Pakistan decreed on 15 September that undocumented immigrants would be required to leave the country—a policy that applies to an estimated 1.3 million Afghan refugees—the number of daily crossings increased

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As climate change pushes millions of women into poverty, UN Women calls for a new feminist climate justice approach UN Women – News

On today’s gender day at the UN climate conference, COP28 in Dubai, UN Women launched its “Feminist climate justice: A framework for action” report.On today’s gender day at the UN climate conference, COP28 in Dubai, UN Women launched its “Feminist climate justice: A framework for action” report. Read MoreUN Women – News

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UN Women’s Oasis programme empowers Jordanian and Syrian women  UN Women – News

Since 2012, UN Women has established 22 centres across Jordan to provide Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian women with safe, inclusive spaces. Known as the Oasis programme, these centres have provided crucial cash-for-work, skill development, and early childhood services to more than 30,000 people, including many women with disabilities.Since 2012, UN Women has established 22

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