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Explainer: Why women need to be at the heart of climate action
Those who are most affected by climate change today–women, girls and marginalised communities–must be involved in the design and...
Power on: How we can supercharge an equitable digital future
From online learning and digital activism to the rapid expansion of high-paying tech jobs, the digital age has generated...
Ten ways to prevent violence against women and girls
Violence against women and girls is one of the most pervasive human rights violations in the world, affecting one in three...
Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women
Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Here are ten ways you can make a difference, safely and effectively. The...
Creating safe digital spaces free of trolls, doxing, and hate speech
Despite the enormous potential of technology, digital tools, and the internet, these have also perpetuated gender disparities...
‘You have the power to change’ – Young women in South Africa break through stigma and poverty and inspire others
Through the Young Women for Life Movement, young women in South Africa have found ways to break free of the cycle of poverty and...
In focus: The war in Gaza
After the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel, followed by the Israeli Armed Forces’ strikes on Gaza, UN Women has worked...
At least 557,000 women in Gaza are facing severe food insecurity
A high risk of famine persists across the Gaza Strip as long as the ongoing conflict continues and humanitarian access remains...
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