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Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation

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October 12, 2022

Equal power now: Girls, young women and political participation

This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.

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This year’s State of the World’s Girls report is focused on girls’ and young women’s political participation.

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In the United Arab Emirates, UN Women Executive Director calls for increasing women’s leadership in global peace and security and climate action

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In the United Arab Emirates, UN Women Executive Director calls for increasing women’s leadership in global peace and security and climate action

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UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous carried out a two day mission in the United Arab Emirates, where she delivered opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security conference held in Abu Dhabi, and met with government officials, civil society representatives and women peace advocates from around the Arab region and the world.    

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UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous carried out a two day mission in the United Arab Emirates, where she delivered opening remarks at the Women, Peace and Security conference held in Abu Dhabi, and met with government officials, civil society representatives and women peace advocates from around the Arab region and the world.    

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Leaders are asking for equal and visible representation of women in the COP 27 presidency and leadership team

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Leaders are asking for equal and visible representation of women in the COP 27 presidency and leadership team

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We are facing a planetary emergency, and more than 500 leaders from around the world are coming together to ask the COP27 Presidency and all Leaders attending COP for equal representation and urgent action to solve the crisis.

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We are facing a planetary emergency, and more than 500 leaders from around the world are coming together to ask the COP27 Presidency and all Leaders attending COP for equal representation and urgent action to solve the crisis.

UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025

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September 28, 2022

UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025

UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025, aligned with its Strategic Plan, guides UNDP in its efforts to assist countries in accelerating progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women over the next four years.

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UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy 2022-2025, aligned with its Strategic Plan, guides UNDP in its efforts to assist countries in accelerating progress on gender equality and the empowerment of women over the next four years.

More Black women are running for office in Brazil than ever. Can they win?

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September 28, 2022

More Black women are running for office in Brazil than ever. Can they win?

Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.

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Juliana Mittelbach, a 40-year-old hospital nurse from the city of Curitiba, Brazil, had long considered a career in politics until the COVID-19 crisis forced a decision. She had noticed it was “mostly Black people” who died.

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Five ways women parliamentarians can get ahead in politics

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Five ways women parliamentarians can get ahead in politics

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As Liz Truss becomes the UK’s next PM, here’s how women parliamentarians can gain ground in politics.

Succeeding in politics is tough – succeeding as a woman is even harder. Millions of women around the world face discrimination, sexism and violence, with women parliamentarians being no exception.

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The IPU Forum of Women MPs at the 144th IPU Assembly in Indonesia (IPU)

As Liz Truss becomes the UK’s next PM, here’s how women parliamentarians can gain ground in politics.

Succeeding in politics is tough – succeeding as a woman is even harder. Millions of women around the world face discrimination, sexism and violence, with women parliamentarians being no exception.

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Youth4Climate: Powering action flagship global event will convene 150 young leaders to bring forth concrete climate actions

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Youth4Climate: Powering action flagship global event will convene 150 young leaders to bring forth concrete climate actions

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Committed, inspiring and bold climate leaders from all over the world will meet during the UN High-Level General Assembly week to discuss youth-led engagement and solutions in climate actions.

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Committed, inspiring and bold climate leaders from all over the world will meet during the UN High-Level General Assembly week to discuss youth-led engagement and solutions in climate actions.

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