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‘Gender-sensitive’ trade policies help empower East African women

9 May 2018
Africa

Trade and employment laws which give women greater access to the economy across East Africa, can pave the way for more inclusive development and prosperity, according to a new report from the United Nations trade body.

UNAMA/Fardin Waezi

Women journalists in Afghanistan defiant in the face of violence

2 May 2018
Asia Pacific

The dangers of working as a journalist in Afghanistan have been dramatically underlined by an attack in the capital Kabul on Monday in which nine Afghan photographers and reporters were killed. They had gone to report on a suicide attack, and were targeted by a second suicide bomber when they arrived on the scene.

ITU/D.Woldu

Make every day a day for girls in ICT, says UN

26 April 2018
Global

From Switzerland to Somalia girls are creating their own apps; they are programming the robots they build. On Girls in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) Day, the United Nations is urging more girls to pursue careers in the fast-paced science and tech industry, generally regarded as a ‘boys-only’ club.

WIPO/Yuji Okuma

Women’s innovation, creativity take center stage on World Intellectual Property Day

26 April 2018
Global

The United Nations agency behind  World Intellectual Property Day is calling for greater participation of women in the field of innovation and creativity to reap maximum benefits for society.

UNICEF/Abubakar

More than 1,000 children in north-east Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF

13 April 2018
Africa

At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.

WHO/SEARO/Anuradha Sarup

UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life

11 April 2018
Global

Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth protects newborns from infections and saves lives, United Nations agencies said at the roll-out of their 10-step guidance to help new mothers and hospital workers embrace this practical advice and give children the best possible start in life.

UNICEF/UN0188661/Modola

UNICEF envoy David Beckham sets sights on new goal: ending bullying in Indonesia’s schools

28 March 2018
Global

To help the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) tackle bullying in Indonesia – where one in five children have been physically attacked in school – David Beckham has visited the country to meet youth who have faced peer violence.

UN Women/Ryan Brown

UN Commission delivers a blueprint to ensure the rights and development of rural women and girls

24 March 2018
Global

The United Nations’ largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s rights wrapped up Friday in New York with the strong commitment by its Member States to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls.

UN Photo/Violaine Martin

Attacks on women journalists on the rise, online and off – UNESCO

23 March 2018
Global

Over the past 15 years there has been “a marked increase” in cyber harassment, making the safety of women journalists a major issue for reportage in today’s digital era, participants highlighted Thursday at a United Nations event.

UN Photo/Mark Garten

Civil society in forefront of struggle for gender parity, Guterres tells special townhall meeting at UN

13 March 2018
Global

The United Nations has embarked on an initiative to address the male-dominated power structure within its own ranks and now has more women than men in the senior management team, Secretary-General António Guterres told civil society activists on Tuesday.