July 21, 2016
UN campaign highlights unsung work of women in Middle East peace-building
World News
July 21, 2016
Council establishes mandate on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity
The Human Rights Council decided to appoint, for a period of three years, an Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual ori
July 21, 2016
Morocco Liberalizes Abortion Laws, Amends Penal Code
July 14, 2016
Theresa May becomes Britain's second female Prime Minister
After weeks of uncertainty in Briti
July 13, 2016
Refugee Women on Greek Islands are in Constant Fear
Since the beginning of the refugee crisis in Europe, refugee women on Greek islands are in constant fear, according to Amnesty International.
July 13, 2016
A Year in Crisis for Yemen’s Women
According to UNFPA, there are 21.2 million people in need in Yemen, 3.4 million of them women and girls of reproductive age.
July 13, 2016
NATO appoints first woman as deputy head
On 27 June 2016, NATO appointed Ros
July 13, 2016
UN Women's Executive Director vows to tackle laws blocking women's economic progress
The Guardian has published an article on the views of UN Women’s Executive Director about changing laws blocking women’s economic progress.
July 13, 2016
Quota system to empower women in the Arab world
Mohammad Shoeb publishes in Qatar’s The Peninsula this article on women’s integration through quota systems.