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This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls.
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The theme for this year’s observance of International Women’s Day is ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.
BENTIU – Despite the searing heat, rising floodwaters, and insecurity that plagues residents in Bentiu, United Nations Police Officer, Wafaa Assri Sameeh Al-Goussous, remains serene. Whether on patrol, mentoring national…
This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls. Worldwide, women hold just 64 per cent of the legal rights enjoyed by men. Legal discrimination can shape every aspect of a…
Over nearly a decade leading the United Nations, I have seen our world repeatedly tested – by climate shocks, deepening poverty, violent conflict and shrinking civic space. But I have also watched many solutions take root…
UNITY – In her 38 years, Elizabeth Nyayan Gatwech Pur has lived many lives. First as a refugee, fleeing the war in South Sudan. Then as a teen mother. Next was a job as a humanitarian. And today as a Protection, Transition…
KABUL – Women in Afghanistan are nearly four times less likely than men to have access to formal justice mechanisms, according to new findings released by the United Nations in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day…
- Political Solutions to Conflict 01
Lebanon has been “dragged back into a state of turmoil and violence”, the UN’s top envoy in the country warned on Saturday, after the latest round of regional strikes triggered a fast‑escalating crisis along the Blue Line…
In Abyei, access to basic services such as water can mean the difference between peace and conflict, and a classroom can restore dignity among community members. UNISFA funded Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) - small, impactful…
On International Women’s Day, we recognize the determination, leadership, and vision of Yemeni women who contribute to shaping their country’s future despite the immense challenges they are facing amid years of conflict. This…
- Special Coordinator
Last week, Lebanon was in relatively good shape. Its armed forces were supporting the steady advancement of state authority. Preparations for legislative elections were in full swing. Long-awaited reform was underway. A World…
A brief roundup of United Nations-related political and peacebuilding events and developments globally. Secretary-General calls for immediate de-escalation in the Middle East On 28 February, Secretary-General António Guterres…