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The Women’s Peace & Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) has launched a Call for Proposals in Yemen to support civil society organizations to implement projects focusing on peacebuilding and recovery, as well as supporting local women and young women's rights organizations through institutional funding.
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Since its launch in 2012, the Oasis Centres have served more than 30,000 people, predominantly Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian women and their families.
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UN Secretary-General's remarks at the Townhall Meeting with Civil Society on the occasion of the 68th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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In the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar, Haiti, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine, Afghanistan, and elsewhere, women and girls bear the brunt of conflicts and of wars they did not start.
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In Benghazi, Libya, the story of Chancellor Rafia al-Abidi has become an icon of will and dedication in the service of justice and the promotion of the role of women in society. Her success was born of her determination and dedication to the law, despite the traditional limits imposed on women in the legal profession, she graduated from the Faculty of Law at the University of Benghazi in 1947.
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Diplômée de l'Institut Supérieur de la Magistrature en 2001, Thouraya Bouyahia s'est imposée en tant que juge de troisième rang à la Cour d'appel de Sfax, le sommet du système judiciaire tunisien.
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As Rahma Kahif recounts her life experience, an inspiring success story emerges – pointing to the effective role Libyan women can play in society. Rahma's journey began at the age of seven when she and her mother attended an event organized by the Libyan Girl Scout Movement. "Since then,” declares Rahma, “everything that Scouts represent in terms of values and traditions has become an integral part of my life."
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New York, 8 March 2024 - On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls for the world to “Invest in Women, Accelerate Progress” as the best way to accelerate economic growth and build more prosperous, equitable societies.
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In celebration of International Women’s Day, UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) honors women in tech. The list of such remarkable women includes Fatema Haider, Senior Manager - Corporate Sustainability, Inclusivity and Culture at Zain Bahrain.
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In an interview with UN Women, Rima Manna, Head of Middle East Market Unit at Nokia, touched on Nokia’s ambition to become a force that uses technology to advance society’s welfare.
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Manama, Bahrain - Manama, Bahrain - "Why? You're a girl. Why would you subject yourself to such physicality?" These questions have followed Nadeen Yateem throughout her journey to become Bahrain's first female Muay Thai fighter.
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Under the collaboration between UN Women and TikTok, UN Women Regional office for the Arab States was at TikTok’s second edition of Creator Hub Awards Ceremony, #HerAmbition in Riyadh on Wednesday 28 February.
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Negative and diminished conceptions of women and girls are one of the greatest barriers for gender equality." Such disparity highlights an important gap in the portrayal of women’s roles within society, which the newly-launched UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States toolkit on gender-responsive marketing and advertising practices aims to address.
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There are 614 million women and girls living in conflict affected areas today. From Gaza to Ukraine, Haiti, Sudan, and Afghanistan, their numbers are going up, as geopolitical conflicts, climate change, health and food crises intensify.
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As the war on Gaza approaches its five-month mark, Gazan women continue to suffer its devastating impact. While this war spares no one, UN Women data shows that it kills and injures women in unprecedented ways.
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The 22 Oasis centres across Jordan, including four in the Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps, have been a cornerstone of empowerment for over 30,000 beneficiaries, primarily Syrian refugees and vulnerable Jordanian women and their families.
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15,000 women and girls in Gaza will receive life-saving assistance, as a result of a partnership between UN Women and the Jordan Hashemite Charity Organization (JHCO). Supported by the Jordan Armed Forces, the first of three cargo planes left Jordan today for Al-Arish, to deliver much needed humanitarian assistance for women and girls in the Gaza strip.
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“Living through the war is like living through a nightmare,” said Safa Btah. A 29-year-old mother of two, Btah was displaced from her home in Gaza City while six months pregnant with her third child. “We were forced to flee our home, leaving behind everything we knew and loved”,
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In the less than five months that followed the brutal 7 October attacks and the ensuing escalation, tens of thousands of Palestinians – mostly women and children – have been killed and injured in the Gaza Strip. More than three quarters of the population have been forced from their homes, many multiple times, and face severe shortages of food, water, sanitation and healthcare – the basic necessities to survive.
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Reach out to us and discover how becoming a WEPs signatory can guide your business towards building a fair and equal workplace. #EqualityInAction
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