The world of work is changing and women should be empowered to “leapfrog” into high-tech or green jobs in the future, the Deputy-Executive Director of UN Women has said.
Lakshmi Puri shared this message with delegates at a multi-stakeholder forum on “Women’s Economic Empowerment in the Changing World of Work”.
UN project highlights cost of violence against women in Arab Region
All people need to be valued and included in development activities regardless of their gender identity, according to a representative from UN Women in Bangladesh.
Raising awareness about gender equality, Christine Hunter stated that gender is still understood as physically determined, leading to the discrimination of the transgender community in Bangladesh who are also called the “Hijras”.
Gender parity still “decades away” in public life: UN development chief
Women and girls “far more vulnerable” in humanitarian crises
In a world beset by crises and disasters, women and girls are far more vulnerable than their male counterparts; that’s according to UN Women’s Humanitarian Coordinator and Deputy Director of Programmes, Daniel Seymour.
Women and girls are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school and far more likely to lose their jobs.
The UN agency is working to empower women to be more resilient in responding to a crisis.
Women’s representation in Colombia’s judicial system remains low
The number of women representing Colombia’s judiciary remains low and this, in turn, exacerbates gender inequality problems in the country. That view is expressed by Belen Sanz, Country Representative of UN Women in Colombia. She says gender stereotypes make it “extremely difficult” for women to run for office in Colombia. Andita Listyarini has been speaking to Ms Sanz about the barriers women face.
In July 1969, American astronaut Neil Armstrong landed on the moon, famously proclaiming: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind."
Women have also contributed to space exploration starting with Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova, who made history seven years earlier when she became the first woman to orbit the Earth.
Presenter: Dianne Penn
Production Assistant: Sandra Guy
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“Blood money” of trafficked women now “lifeblood” sustaining terrorists
Exhibition showcases how women helped shape the UN
