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Quito: a city committed to prevent sexual harassment in public spaces
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April 8, 2015
Quito: a city committed to prevent sexual harassment in public spaces
The city of Quito in Ecuador is committed to the prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls, including sexual harassment in public spaces.
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The city of Quito in Ecuador is committed to the prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls, including sexual harassment in public spaces.
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Nominations for the 2015 N-Peace Awards are now open!
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Nominations for the 2015 N-Peace Awards are now open!
The N-Peace Awards are an annual celebration of women who are building peace and preventing conflict in six Asian countries: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Myanmar, Indonesia and the Philippines.
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April 7, 2015
Young Palestinians push for a gender-equal Constitution
“I used to be afraid to give my opinion, but now I tell people about complex issues like politics, women’s rights and the Constitution. I feel strong,” says 24-year-old Amani Thawabta, a law school graduate from Palestine.
April 6, 2015
International consultant on gender equality in parliamentary and electoral development issues
This is a Home-based position with 3 missions to Chisinau, Moldova. The selected candidate is expected to start on May 5th 2015 and the duration of the initial contract is May-October, 2015 (55 working days).
April 5, 2015
International Criminal Court elects first woman president
It is symptomatic of the low profile kept by the International Criminal Court (ICC) that even what might be regarded as a landmark even
April 2, 2015
Bangladesh’s only female big-city mayor may also be its most effective
Narayanganj, Bangladesh — This Muslim-majority nation may have a female prime minister, but at the local level it remains difficult for women to gain and hold political power.
Şafak Pavey-Creating history, building a rights culture
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April 1, 2015
Şafak Pavey-Creating history, building a rights culture
As a young Turkish artist, she took a trip of self-discovery while attending film and art school in Zurich, Switzerland. Counting herself fortunate to be able to study abroad, the young woman felt the urge to grab every opportunity she could, including exploring the countryside.
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As a young Turkish artist, she took a trip of self-discovery while attending film and art school in Zurich, Switzerland. Counting herself fortunate to be able to study abroad, the young woman felt the urge to grab every opportunity she could, including exploring the countryside.
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How can we encourage young women to become more interested in gender equity, especially those starting university?
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How can we encourage young women to become more interested in gender equity, especially those starting university?
How can we encourage young women to become more interested in gender equity, especially those starting university?
March 31, 2015
Joining efforts to increase political participation of women in Samoa
Joint Press Release
UNDP and UN Women