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UN Women calls women leaders for gender-sensitive Covid-19 response
"Women in Turkey do five times as much domestic and care work than men. The Covid-19 crisis will likely deepen inequalities," says a guide by UN Women.
"Women in Turkey do five times as much domestic and care work than men. The Covid-19 crisis will likely deepen inequalities," says a guide by UN Women.
Organizations must take conscious steps for inclusive leadership: UN Women’s Naciri
Organizations must take conscious steps for inclusive leadership: UN Women’s Naciri
We are not living up to our own commitments to promote women's rights, and we are also harming the prospects for sustainable, inclusive, economic growth that research shows are within reach if we succeed in creating a more gender-equal economy and so
We are not living up to our own commitments to promote women's rights, and we are also harming the prospects for sustainable, inclusive, economic growth that research shows are within reach if we succeed in creating a more gender-equal economy and so
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Yemen’s first responders are women peace builders
Since 2015 Food4Humanity Foundation, one of Yemen’s first women-led Civil Society Organization (CSO) non-profits, has engaged Yemeni women volunteers to work in areas most affected by poverty, famine, lack of humanitarian aid while also promoting civic values, charitable and responsible citizenship.
Since 2015 Food4Humanity Foundation, one of Yemen’s first women-led Civil Society Organization (CSO) non-profits, has engaged Yemeni women volunteers to work in areas most affected by poverty, famine, lack of humanitarian aid while also promoting civic values, charitable and responsible citizenship.
Summary of the e-Discussion on Women’s Leadership in the COVID-19 Response
Summary of the e-Discussion on Women’s Leadership in the COVID-19 Response
This e-Discussion raised awareness about the lack of women’s leadership and representation in COVID-19 relief and recovery decision-making and on the importance of incorporating gender-sensitive responses during and after the crisis.
This e-Discussion raised awareness about the lack of women’s leadership and representation in COVID-19 relief and recovery decision-making and on the importance of incorporating gender-sensitive responses during and after the crisis.
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Getting trolled on the campaign trail: How candidates address online harassment and incivility
Getting trolled on the campaign trail: How candidates address online harassment and incivility
From before the COVID-19 pandemic forced a great many activities to go digital, social media has played an increasingly important role in local, provi
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Webinar: Gender parity in politics: the state of play
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Forum of women members of Parliaments in Kyrgyzstan takes on domestic violence
Within the first two weeks of 2020, three women were beaten to death by their husbands or partners in Kyrgyzstan. Sadly, these were not isolated incidents. Despite having a domestic violence law in place since 2017, domestic violence is not rare in Kyrgyzstan. In fact, reports of abuse are rising. Since 2011, the number of reported incidents of domestic violence has risen by 400 percent.
Most victims are women and their abusers are usually their husbands.
Within the first two weeks of 2020, three women were beaten to death by their husbands or partners in Kyrgyzstan. Sadly, these were not isolated incidents. Despite having a domestic violence law in place since 2017, domestic violence is not rare in Kyrgyzstan. In fact, reports of abuse are rising. Since 2011, the number of reported incidents of domestic violence has risen by 400 percent.
Most victims are women and their abusers are usually their husbands.
Let's stop ignorin women's voices in times of crisis
Let's stop ignorin women's voices in times of crisis
By Mhairi Tordoff,
By Mhairi Tordoff,
Justice for women amidst COVID-19
Justice for women amidst COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global emergency of multiple dimensions.
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a global emergency of multiple dimensions.