‘Furious kickback against equality’ must end, UN chief tells women activists as conference adopts landmark declaration
“A surge in misogyny, and a furious kickback against equality threaten to slam on the brakes, and push progress into…
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How Samantha Set A New Standard For Pay Parity With Her Debut Production Bangaram
New Delhi: Samantha launched her Production House Tralala Moving Pictures, back in 2023. She aimed to support meaningful and inclusive…
Google Doodle Celebrates Women In STEM On International Women’s Day
To celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, Google is honouring the achievements of visionary women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering…
Women’s Rights Under Attack And “We Must Fight Back”, Says UN Chief
Washington: Women’s rights are under attack and “we must fight back,” United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, warning…
One in four countries report backlash against women’s rights in 2024
UN Women’s latest report Women’s Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing, published ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day…
At a time of war, nations must stop global order from crumbling: UN rights chief
“Our world is going through a period of turbulence and unpredictability, reflected in growing conflict and divided societies,” Türk told…
New report flags severity of US funding cuts to global AIDS response
UNAIDS said that at least one status report on the impact of cuts has been received from 55 different countries…
Explainer: 5 common myths about child marriage
“I was married at 14, and I lost my first child at 16 during pregnancy,” Ranu Chakma said. Child marriage is…
Ukraine: Three years of war reverses progress for women and girls
Russia’s full-scale invasion has forced more than 1.8 million women to flee their homes within Ukraine, while nearly 6.7 million…
What is social justice and how is the UN helping to make it a reality worldwide?
The United Nations supports the principle in multiple ways, from addressing economic inequality to access to education, healthcare, and the…