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Kabul, Afghanistan: Despite the ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education, Afghans across gender and socioeconomic backgrounds almost universally support girls’ right to learn, according to a new UN Women Gender Alert. The alert looks at the current situation for women and girls across ten key areas, including education and employment,...
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On August 28th, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day that annually recognizes and honors the contributions as well as achievements of Emirati women. Under this year’s theme of ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 years’, the Day reflects Emirati women’s five decade-long, sustained achievements and...
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Afghan women and girls face increased risks of poverty, early marriage, harassment and exploitation amid a surge in returns to the country In a new report, UN Women, CARE International and partners urge long-term support for women and girls. Kabul – Afghan women and girl returnees from Iran and...
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Port Sudan – As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens with escalating famine and conflict, women and girls are bearing the brunt. A new report, Gender Snapshot: Women, Food Insecurity, and Famine Risk in Sudan, reveals that female-headed households face triple the risk of severe food insecurity compared to male-headed families. According to...
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August 2025 Stepping into this new editorial role at Ananke during a month that carries so much historical and emotional weight across South Asia is not lost on me. August is often remembered as a time of rupture, resistance, and renewal. This month also marks many nations’ struggles for...
Kabul, Afghanistan: Despite the ongoing ban on girls’ secondary education, Afghans across gender and socioeconomic backgrounds almost universally support girls’ right to learn, according to a new UN Women Gender Alert. The alert looks at the current situation for women and girls across ten key areas, including education and employment,...
On August 28th, 2025, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrates Emirati Women’s Day that annually recognizes and honors the contributions as well as achievements of Emirati women. Under this year’s theme of ‘Hand in Hand, We Celebrate 50 years’, the Day reflects Emirati women’s five decade-long, sustained achievements and...
Afghan women and girls face increased risks of poverty, early marriage, harassment and exploitation amid a surge in returns to the country In a new report, UN Women, CARE International and partners urge long-term support for women and girls. Kabul – Afghan women and girl returnees from Iran and...
Port Sudan – As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens with escalating famine and conflict, women and girls are bearing the brunt. A new report, Gender Snapshot: Women, Food Insecurity, and Famine Risk in Sudan, reveals that female-headed households face triple the risk of severe food insecurity compared to male-headed families. According to...
August 2025 Stepping into this new editorial role at Ananke during a month that carries so much historical and emotional weight across South Asia is not lost on me. August is often remembered as a time of rupture, resistance, and renewal. This month also marks many nations’ struggles for...
