Women and girls were hit the hardest by the global recession, according to child rights and development organisations.
"The world is failing girls and women," a report by Plan International and the Overseas Development Institute said.
BAGHDAD, Jan 16 2013 (IPS) - From full literacy declared in the seventies, Iraq is down to 40 percent literacy for women.
The number of women who have shown interest in elective seats inTrans Nzoia county has increased compared to previous general elections.
The National Front for Egypt’s Women announced its rejection of the draft elections law on Sunday, which does not guarantee any representation for women.
Photo: Michelle Bachelet on her official trip to Senegal; photo credit: UN Women – Bruno Demeocq
Photo: Many expect Hillary Clinton to make a bid for the White House in 2016, but she could face some major hurdles. Photographer: Elise Amendola/AP
Thirty women have been appointed to the Shura Council by Saudi Arabia’s king Abdullah, for a 4-year term.