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As the world’s only truly universal global organization, the United Nations has become the foremost forum

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Global, United States

Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes, according to a UN report

Press release – 25 OCTOBER 2023 Women’s rights advocates and UN organizations brief the UN Security Council on the main issues and challenges on the implementation of the women, peace and security agenda. New York — More than 600 million women and girls lived in conflict-affected countries in 2022, a 50 per cent increase since 2017. Civilians around the world need greater humanitarian aid than ever … Continue reading Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes, according to a UN report

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Global, NGO

Press release: Women’s World Cup 2023 – UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality

19 JULY 2023  New York — UN Women and FIFA are coming together during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023 (20 July to 20 August 2023) to celebrate the skills and achievements of the teams and players, to advance gender equality in football, and to prevent abuse and discrimination on and off the field. The 2023 tournament is expected to be seen by … Continue reading Press release: Women’s World Cup 2023 – UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality

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