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Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets at Microsoft, is a HeForShe

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July 6, 2014

Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets at Microsoft, is a HeForShe

Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets, Microsoft, is a #HeForShe advocate, because he believes that progress for women means progress for society.

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Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets, Microsoft, is a #HeForShe advocate, because he believes that progress for women means progress for society.

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Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!

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July 6, 2014

Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!

Almost 20 years ago, 189 countries adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary roadmap for women's rights and empowerment.

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Almost 20 years ago, 189 countries adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary roadmap for women's rights and empowerment.

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Mervat Tallawy: Challenging those who cite "culture" to oppress

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July 6, 2014

Mervat Tallawy: Challenging those who cite "culture" to oppress

Egyptian diplomat and politician Mervat Tallawy is the former Minister for Insurance and Social Affairs of Egypt and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission

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Egyptian diplomat and politician Mervat Tallawy is the former Minister for Insurance and Social Affairs of Egypt and former Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission

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Farhan Akhtar is a HeForShe

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July 6, 2014

Farhan Akhtar is a HeForShe

Indian actor and director of numerous films and founder of Men Against Rape & Discrimination (MARD), Farhan Akhtar was touched by the struggle to end violence against women when a woman he work

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Indian actor and director of numerous films and founder of Men Against Rape & Discrimination (MARD), Farhan Akhtar was touched by the struggle to end violence against women when a woman he work

July 5, 2014
The achievements for women in the Arab world

Tunisian civil society activist Ahlem Hachicha and University of Tunis El Manar professor Fatima Radhouani talk to Marwan Bishara about the achievements for women in the Arab world.

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July 4, 2014
More than quotas are needed for women in politics

While Lebanon suffers from a paucity of female politicians, establishing a quota is not the only way to bolster women’s participation in the political sphere, say members of UNDP’s Lebanese Electoral Assistance Program.

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July 3, 2014
Female Lawmaker Describes Harassment in Parliament

A lawmaker in the Japan Restoration Party was jeered during a meeting at parliament and told by a male lawmaker she “should give birth to a baby.”

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Inspiring women leaders star in PNG documentaries

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July 3, 2014

Inspiring women leaders star in PNG documentaries

"Pawa Meri" a new documentary series on inspiring PNG women gets launched this week in Goroka and Port Moresby  

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"Pawa Meri" a new documentary series on inspiring PNG women gets launched this week in Goroka and Port Moresby  

July 3, 2014
UN Women Unveils Beijing+20 Campaign In New York City
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