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Statement of UNDP's Administrator on International Women’s Day 2018

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Statement of UNDP's Administrator on International Women’s Day 2018

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Theme: “The Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives”

Women’s movements dominate today’s global conversation. From #MeToo and #TimesUp spotlighting sexual harassment and abuse, to #NiUnaMenos, the not one less movement protesting femicide, women voices demanding equality have crossed the globe, and a palpable feeling of change is in the air.

Theme: “The Time is Now: Rural and Urban Activists Transforming Women’s Lives”

Women’s movements dominate today’s global conversation. From #MeToo and #TimesUp spotlighting sexual harassment and abuse, to #NiUnaMenos, the not one less movement protesting femicide, women voices demanding equality have crossed the globe, and a palpable feeling of change is in the air.

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Malawi: Involve women in decision-making

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Malawi: Involve women in decision-making

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Lilongwe — Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Kikkan Haugen has challenged political parties in the country to provide conducive environment for women participation in decision making positions.

He was speaking Monday during a 50-50 Campaign Media Interaction at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe.

Lilongwe — Norwegian Ambassador to Malawi, Kikkan Haugen has challenged political parties in the country to provide conducive environment for women participation in decision making positions.

He was speaking Monday during a 50-50 Campaign Media Interaction at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe.

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Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?

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February 12, 2018

Video: Curious to learn how Male Champions can support women's leadership and political participation?

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Lebanon Campaigns for More Women in Parliament

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Lebanon Campaigns for More Women in Parliament

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BEIRUT — In a country where women occupy only three percent of the parliament seats, Lebanon's first women's affairs minister — a man — is supporting a campaign to attract more women politicians.

The government's decision to appoint him as women's minister in 2016 attracted some criticism. But Jean Oghassabian said the responsibility to support gender equality is not limited to a woman.

BEIRUT — In a country where women occupy only three percent of the parliament seats, Lebanon's first women's affairs minister — a man — is supporting a campaign to attract more women politicians.

The government's decision to appoint him as women's minister in 2016 attracted some criticism. But Jean Oghassabian said the responsibility to support gender equality is not limited to a woman.

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Briefing on Women’s Political Participation: Global Tools, Trends and Challenges

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Briefing on Women’s Political Participation: Global Tools, Trends and Challenges

A Briefing Series Inspired by Sustainable Development Goal #5: “Achieve Gender Equality and Empower All Women and Girls”