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Gender Equality

July 9, 2014
Female Commissioners wrote Juncker a letter: nominate “at least ten female Commissioners”

Outgoing female Commissioners are “extremely concerned” for the possibility of women being under-represented in the next European Commission. This is why they wrote Juncker a letter for calling him to be committed into guaranteeing gender balance.

July 8, 2014
UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri meets with key ministers during visit to India

UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri yesterday met with key ministers of the new Government in India whose efforts will be crucial to the progress of the country’s women and girls – who represent over 18 per cent of the world’s women.

July 7, 2014
Bringing HOPE to women's empowerment in the Balkans

On May 27, the National Democratic Institute hosted the 2014 HOPE Fellows for a presentation titled, “When Legislation is Not Enough: Addressing Gaps in Implementation of Kosovo’s Laws on Gender Equality.” Speaking directly to the topic of realizing gender equality in Kosovo, the Fellows sh

July 7, 2014
Burundi Parliament Falls Short With Women's Representation

As Burundi heads towards the 2015 general elections, and despite a quota of 30 percent women’s representation in parliament, women in this southeast African nation feel that they are yet to have a significant say in the management of their country.

July 6, 2014
UN Women seeks youth nominations for its global and regional Civil Society Advisory Groups

UN Women is issuing a global call for nominations to enlist two new members as youth representatives on its Global Civil Society Advisory Group (GCSAG).

July 6, 2014
Azerbaijan to join OSCE Gender Equality Review Conference

An Azerbaijani delegation led by chairwoman of the State Committee for Family, Women and Children Affairs Hijran Huseynova will attend the OSCE Gender Equality Review Conference to take place in the Austrian capital of Vienna on July 10-11.

July 6, 2014
Nigeria: FG Reiterates Commitment to Women Empowerment

The Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Zainab Maina, has reiterated Federal Government's commitment to economic empowerment of women in the country.

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Beijing+20 Gender Equality Champion Mallika Sarabhai

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July 6, 2014

Beijing+20 Gender Equality Champion Mallika Sarabhai

Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, writer, actor and activist, Mallika Sarabhai calls herself a "communicator".

Internationally acclaimed dancer, choreographer, writer, actor and activist, Mallika Sarabhai calls herself a "communicator".

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UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva Plays for Gender Equality

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July 6, 2014

UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva Plays for Gender Equality

Marta knows what it is like to be the only woman on the team.

Marta knows what it is like to be the only woman on the team.