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The United Nations Development Programme in Ukraine (UNDP) today signed a new Cooperation Agreement with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on a project boost women’s representation and participation in Ukraine’s decentralized local government territorial communities.

Under the project, which has a budget of nearly $100,000, UNDP and Norway will work together to promote women’s political participation in local government in Ukraine, as well as strengthen the institutional capacity for gender-responsive decision-making in amalgamated territorial communities.

Women’s equal participation and representation in the local decision-making processes is critical for prioritizing women’s needs and issues in local governments’ agendas, and for localizing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), explained UNDP Resident Representative Dafina Gercheva, after signing the agreement with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Kyiv Chargé d'Affaires a.i Fredrik Arthur.

Click here to read the full article published by Relief Web on 3 August 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

“Empowering young women is key to Pakistan’s sustainable social and economic development,” said Usman Dar, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs.  

Addressing the launching ceremony of “Young Women in Pakistan: Status Report 2020” as the chief guest, he said the report was a “great initiative for all of us to understand the challenges young women face and seek advice for informed policies and actions to address those challenges. Our government is committed to empowering youth, with special focus on young women, so that the targets of Sustainable Development Goals are achieved.”  

The report has been launched by UN Women Pakistan and the National Commission on the Status of Women with support from the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Pakistan. Center of Gender and Policy Studies (CGaPS) provided technical support in conducting research and compiling the report.  

Click here to read the full article published by The Nation on 28 July 2020.

The African Women Leaders Network Liberia Chapter (AWLN Liberia), in collaboration with the National Elections Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, concluded its second consultative meeting with representatives of the women’s wings of political parties with an emphasis calling on their Governing Council to accommodate more women in politics.

The ALWN Liberia chapter was established in December of 2019.

The meeting, which is supported by UN Women Liberia with funding from the Government of Canada, also looked at advocacy strategies for the approval of gender provisions in the electoral law amendments of Liberia.

It was held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.

The objective of the meeting, according to AWLN-Liberia, is to support empowerment of African Women economically, financially and politically so that they are able to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of Africa.

The discussion also brought together representatives from the women’s wing of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).

Click here to read the full article published by Liberian Observer on 11 July 2020.

The African Women Leaders Network Liberia Chapter (AWLN Liberia), in collaboration with the National Elections Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, concluded its second consultative meeting with representatives of the women’s wings of political parties with an emphasis calling on their Governing Council to accommodate more women in politics.

The ALWN Liberia chapter was established in December of 2019.

The meeting, which is supported by UN Women Liberia with funding from the Government of Canada, also looked at advocacy strategies for the approval of gender provisions in the electoral law amendments of Liberia.

It was held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.

The objective of the meeting, according to AWLN-Liberia, is to support empowerment of African Women economically, financially and politically so that they are able to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of Africa.

The discussion also brought together representatives from the women’s wing of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).

Click here to read the full article published by Liberian Observer on 11 July 2020.

The African Women Leaders Network Liberia Chapter (AWLN Liberia), in collaboration with the National Elections Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, concluded its second consultative meeting with representatives of the women’s wings of political parties with an emphasis calling on their Governing Council to accommodate more women in politics.

The ALWN Liberia chapter was established in December of 2019.

The meeting, which is supported by UN Women Liberia with funding from the Government of Canada, also looked at advocacy strategies for the approval of gender provisions in the electoral law amendments of Liberia.

It was held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.

The objective of the meeting, according to AWLN-Liberia, is to support empowerment of African Women economically, financially and politically so that they are able to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of Africa.

The discussion also brought together representatives from the women’s wing of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).

Click here to read the full article published by Liberian Observer on 11 July 2020.

The African Women Leaders Network Liberia Chapter (AWLN Liberia), in collaboration with the National Elections Commission (NEC) on Wednesday, July 8, 2020, concluded its second consultative meeting with representatives of the women’s wings of political parties with an emphasis calling on their Governing Council to accommodate more women in politics.

The ALWN Liberia chapter was established in December of 2019.

The meeting, which is supported by UN Women Liberia with funding from the Government of Canada, also looked at advocacy strategies for the approval of gender provisions in the electoral law amendments of Liberia.

It was held under the project: Women Political Empowerment and Leadership project with support from the government of Canada.

The objective of the meeting, according to AWLN-Liberia, is to support empowerment of African Women economically, financially and politically so that they are able to contribute meaningfully to the transformation of Africa.

The discussion also brought together representatives from the women’s wing of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).

Click here to read the full article published by Liberian Observer on 11 July 2020.

A mobile app has been launched to help embed women’s rights in peace negotiations in the Arab world and beyond. Ç

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Monash University in Australia and InclusivePeace in Geneva, have developed the data and technology to provide vital information on gender issues for those mediating peace processes.

The PeaceFem app brings together data on women and peace-making in one easy-to-use app in English and Arabic.

Collaborative project

UN Women supported the team on the development of the app – the body within the United Nations that globally champions gender equality, and the idea that all parts of an affected society should be included in its peace process.

Click here to read the full article published by FutureScot on 3 July 2020.

A mobile app has been launched to help embed women’s rights in peace negotiations in the Arab world and beyond. Ç

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Monash University in Australia and InclusivePeace in Geneva, have developed the data and technology to provide vital information on gender issues for those mediating peace processes.

The PeaceFem app brings together data on women and peace-making in one easy-to-use app in English and Arabic.

Collaborative project

UN Women supported the team on the development of the app – the body within the United Nations that globally champions gender equality, and the idea that all parts of an affected society should be included in its peace process.

Click here to read the full article published by FutureScot on 3 July 2020.

A mobile app has been launched to help embed women’s rights in peace negotiations in the Arab world and beyond. Ç

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Monash University in Australia and InclusivePeace in Geneva, have developed the data and technology to provide vital information on gender issues for those mediating peace processes.

The PeaceFem app brings together data on women and peace-making in one easy-to-use app in English and Arabic.

Collaborative project

UN Women supported the team on the development of the app – the body within the United Nations that globally champions gender equality, and the idea that all parts of an affected society should be included in its peace process.

Click here to read the full article published by FutureScot on 3 July 2020.

A mobile app has been launched to help embed women’s rights in peace negotiations in the Arab world and beyond. Ç

Researchers from the University of Edinburgh, Monash University in Australia and InclusivePeace in Geneva, have developed the data and technology to provide vital information on gender issues for those mediating peace processes.

The PeaceFem app brings together data on women and peace-making in one easy-to-use app in English and Arabic.

Collaborative project

UN Women supported the team on the development of the app – the body within the United Nations that globally champions gender equality, and the idea that all parts of an affected society should be included in its peace process.

Click here to read the full article published by FutureScot on 3 July 2020.