Dealing with Adolescent pregnancies Adolescent pregnancies are a global problem occurring in high, middle-and low-income countries. Around the world, however, adolescent pregnancies are more likely to occur in marginalized communities,...Read More
At a high level event on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, UN Women, the UN Development Programme, UNHCR, and the Global Campaign for Equal Nationality Rights called for...Read More
Cultural and social factors for performing female genital mutilation (FGM) The reasons why female genital mutilations are performed vary from one region to another and include a mix of sociocultural...Read More
The U.S. Agency for International Development has a long and honored record on advancing women’s empowerment and gender equality, supported by leaders in both parties in various administrations and Congress....Read More
Women’s peace power is vital for our world’s security Date: Monday, September 21, 2020 Peace is a prerequisite for health, equality and human security. Our ability to live dignified, fulfilling...Read More
Four men were arrested by police in Somalia after a teenage girl was raped and murdered. According to the police, the teenage girl was sexually abused by a gang on...Read More
For the better part of 2020, East African countries have been battling to contain the spread of Covid-19 with over 46,633 cases reported across Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Burundi...Read More
Women and girls have been disproportionately hit by COVID-19 as the pandemic worsens existing gender inequality. Humanitarian crises can affect the lives of men and women differently – and the...Read More
UN Women at the UN General Assembly 2020 For immediate release Date: Thursday, September 10, 2020 Media contact: media.team@unwomen.org As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hold the world hostage, global leaders will gather...Read More
