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https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/explainer/why-water-and-sanitation-are-womens-rights-issues
August 3, 2026
Why water and sanitation are women’s rights issues

How do you use water every day?

You drink, bathe, cook, clean, flush, create, and grow with it. You may get it from a tap, bottle, bucket, river, or well.

Water – unpolluted, adequate, and affordable – is essential to the full enjoyment of our lives. 

https://www.unwomen.org/en/articles/explainer/beyond-the-headlines-what-the-ongoing-conflicts-really-mean-for-women-and-girls-in-the-middle-east
August 3, 2026
Beyond the headlines: What the ongoing conflicts really mean for women and girls in the Middle East

The military escalation in the Middle East has had a devastating impact on women and girls across the region, and far beyond.

unwomen
May 13, 2025
New survey shows half of women’s organizations aiding women in crises may shut down in six months due to global aid cuts

Geneva, Switzerland — Globally, 308 million people are in need of humanitarian assistance across 73 countries, a figure that continues to rise with escalating conflict, climate change, food insecurity, and disease outbreaks.

brasildefato
January 15, 2025
The most affected by terrorism, women seek space in the reconstruction of Niger: 'Villages should live in peace'

Women have always been at the forefront of people’s struggles in Niger. The example of Saraounia Mangou is emblematic and became a film.

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Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

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November 13, 2024

Women's political representation matters: Evidence from school closures during the pandemic

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

Despite some progress over the past decade, women's representation in political leadership remains limited globally.

UN Sustainable Development Group
April 3, 2024
Peace and politics: women in Mali persevere through crises

"If things aren't going well in town, [...] we issue alerts. Because women are afraid. The children are afraid. We get together to discuss and solve any issues so that we can move forward together."

THE BORGEN PROJECT
February 20, 2024
Recent initiatives empowering women in Mali

Mali, a landlocked country in West Africa, has one of the world’s fastest growing populations. The country houses more than nine million women, yet the state of women’s health remains a critical issue. Women in Mali face significant challenges.