WomenConflicts, humanitarian crises and increasing climate-related disasters have led to higher levels of violence against women and girls (VAWG), which has only intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic, bringing into sharp focus the urgent need to stem the scourge.
The eyes of the world turned to Glasgow, Scotland, as the United Nations climate summit known as COP26 opened on 31 October, with UN diplomats and politicians seeking new commitments to curb greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the impacts of a warming planet.
UN Affairs As Gambians prepare to choose their next president on Saturday, the UN Secretary-General asked on Friday for voters to help foster “a peaceful environment” at the polls.
Human Rights Disabled people in Haiti who have been driven from one temporary shelter to another, as result of an earthquake, fire, and mounting gang violence, have finally been able to find a safe home, just ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, marked annually on 3 December.
!["Violence against women is a global crisis. In all of our own neighbourhoods, there are women and girls living in danger. But in recent years, much has been achieved to prevent and reduce [this] violence. The challenge now is to expand global efforts and make a difference in more lives. We must ensure that essential services are available and accessible to women of all ages."](https://global.unitednations.entermediadb.net/assets/mediadb/services/module/asset/downloads/preset/Libraries/Graphics+Library/UN-Women-QuoteCard-Sima-Bahous.png/image1024x768.jpg "\"Violence against women is a global crisis. In all of our own neighbourhoods, there are women and girls living in danger. But in recent years, much has been achieved to prevent and reduce [this] violence. The challenge now is to expand global efforts and make a difference in more lives. We must ensure that essential services are available and accessible to women of all ages.\"")
