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December 11, 2018
UN Women applauds UAE President’s decision to increase Emirati women’s representation in Federal National Council to 50 per cent

UN Women, the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment, has warmly welcomed the directives of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to raise the representation of Emirati women in the Fed

December 7, 2018
Nigeria: UN Women and UNDP launch awareness programme to prevent violence against women

United Nation Women and United Nations Development programme (UNDP) on Monday launched a programme guide to prevent violence against women in the 2019 general elections.

December 7, 2018
Women parliamentarians want global network to tackle discrimination

LONDON — Female parliamentarians have called for a global network to combat issues including online abuse from the public, threats to their safety and discrimination by male colleagues.

November 30, 2018
Cristina, a survivor of domestic violence, is 24 and has never voted before

When he got to beat me, first he was grabbing my hair to hold me still, so he could beat me harder. I was trying to protect my belly, so he couldn’t hurt the child I was carrying.

November 26, 2018
Syrian women seek role in drafting constitution

As the United Nations is working with local and international stakeholders to draft a new Syrian constitution, Syrian women demand a seat at the table to ensure their concerns and insights are considered in a future Syrian state.

November 23, 2018
2019: UN Women solicit media support for Nigerian female politicians

The UN Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) on Thursday in Abuja expressed commitment to promoting inclusive and peaceful elections in Nigeria in 2019.

November 16, 2018
Johhannesburg to host launch of African Women in Dialogue

More than 1 000 women from across the continent will converge in Johannesburg, for the launch of African Women in Dialogue.

November 16, 2018
Nigeria: Women shatter the political glass ceiling in Africa's most populous nation

Eunice Atuejide’s face dripped hot sweat as she gesticulated toward a group of other female politicians gathered before her.

November 14, 2018
Kuwait: “Men have to believe in women’s ability to make a difference in society”

Dr. Moudi Abdul Aziz AlHumoud (PhD) is a women’s rights advocate from Kuwait.