UN: Violence against women in Afghanistan 'pandemic'
Interview with UN Women chief Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka.
East Asia and the Pacific
October 24, 2013
12th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women: Carrying Pacific Voices Beyond the Region
The focus of the Triennial today is forward looking and starts by addressing the upcoming regional and international processes which provide an opportunity for the visibility of the issues that the 12th
ICTs and women's empowerment: some case studies from India
ICTs are emerging as a powerful tool for gender empowerment in a developing country like India. There has been a rapid growth in the ICT sector since the late 1980s and the use of ICT has dramatically expanded since the 1990s.
Enhancing Women Empowerment through Information and Communication Technology
Across the globe, countries have recognized Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as an effective tool in catalyzing the economic activity in efficient governance, and in developing human resources.
October 14, 2013
A crusading Afghan woman
Filing a nomination to stand in next year’s Afghan presidential elections is, unless you happen
October 11, 2013
Parties to give women a fair deal?, India
Changing scenarios and increasing awareness are expected to an enhanced representation of women in the forthcoming state assembly elections.
Preneet Kaur, Indian External Affairs Minister
"I wish women politicians are accepted in their own right"
October 10, 2013
Muzaffarnagar riots show a dangerous trend, India
The recent Muzaffarnagar riots bared a dangerous trend where crimes against women were distorted and used as a trigger for communal conflagration and polarization for votes.
October 9, 2013
Women leaders champion the call for integrity in governance
Manila –In support of anti-corruption initiatives of the Government of the Philippines, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and its partners hosted a forum today aimed at promoting transparency and accountability in governance.