• GBV, Inequality, and the Climate are inextricable crises: Oxfam

    GBV, Inequality, and the Climate are inextricable crises: Oxfam

    As we embark on the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Oxfam is compelled to address the upcoming 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai. There can be no doubt that the world finds itself at a pivotal moment that demands our collective action. Gender-based violence and...
  • Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes: UN report

    Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict and underrepresented in peace processes: UN report

    New York City, USA: More than 600 million women and girls lived in conflict-affected countries in 2022, a 50 per cent increase since 2017. Civilians around the world need greater humanitarian aid than ever before—but countries are instead increasing military spending, which topped USD 2.2 trillion in 2022. That...
  • The Crisis of Hunger in South Africa Requires Urgent Attention

    The Crisis of Hunger in South Africa Requires Urgent Attention

    October 16, 2023: Oxfam South Africa has learnt from its programmatic and advocacy work with communities in South Africa and the SADC that the pandemic and subsequent austerity measures have worsened inequality and food insecurity, catalysing an urgent need for concerted efforts to address the crisis. The pandemic has...
  • World Forum to Mobilize Investments for Climate, Energy, Health, Food

    World Forum to Mobilize Investments for Climate, Energy, Health, Food

    The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the World Investment Forum 2023 to rally investments for climate action, clean energy, health care, food security and other development needs. Heads of state, more than 50 government ministers, over 150 CEOs of leading companies and stock exchanges, and...
  • 340 million females will live in extreme poverty by 2030 with continuing trends

    340 million females will live in extreme poverty by 2030 with continuing trends: UN Report

    September 8th, 2023, (New York, USA): Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year’s edition of the UN Women and UN DESA “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023”, launched today, paints a worrisome picture halfway through the 2030 Agenda...
  • UN Women Statement on Afghanistan

    UN Women Statement on Afghanistan

    It is now two years since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan, during which time it has imposed the most comprehensive, systematic, and unparalleled assault on the rights of women and girls. Through over 50 edicts, orders and restrictions, the Taliban have left no aspect of women’s lives untouched,...
  • HHS Launches Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls

    HHS Launches Innovation Challenge to Prevent Human Trafficking Among Women and Girls

    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) Office on Women’s Health (OWH), is launching a new challenge worth up to $1.8 million to organizations with successful innovative and life-changing approaches to address human trafficking prevention among women and...
  • WMF Selects UAE-based journalist Anjana Sankar as 2024 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow

    IWMF Selects UAE-based journalist Anjana Sankar as 2024 Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow

    August 2nd, 2023 (WASHINGTON, DC, USA): The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) today announced print journalist Anjana Sankar as the organization’s 2024 IWMF Elizabeth Neuffer Fellow. A veteran journalist, Sankar was chosen by a selection committee from more than 160 applicants across 59 countries. In its 19th year, the fellowship awards one journalist...
  • UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality

    UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality 

    July 19th, 2023 (New York, USA): UN Women and FIFA are coming together during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia & New Zealand 2023 (20 July to 20 August 2023) to celebrate the skills and achievements of the teams and players, to advance gender equality in football, and...
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