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Inter-Agency statement on violence against women and girls in the context of COVID-19

The Secretary-General urged all governments to make the prevention and redress of violence against women and girls a key part of their national response plans for COVID-19. The appeal was...
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UN Women supports Maasai women-led enterprises to respond to COVID-19

The Ngorongoro district in Arusha region is a land of craters, sacred forests and mountains, wild animals and the Maasai people. This community has learnt to co-exist with nature, sharing...
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GHANA: Gender Ministry commends fathers on Father’s Day

The Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection has praised fathers for their contribution towards the development of children in the country. It urged them to continue to provide support...
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Nigeria: Curbing Gender Violence in Nigeria

Violence continues to manifest itself in new forms and trend against women and girls in Nigeria is now a source of serious concern to stakeholders. In the past three weeks,...
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LIBERIA: Deputy Gender Minister Raps on Gender’s Progress

The Deputy Minister for Research Planning and Policy at the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection Mr. Hassan Karneh has rolled out remarkable achievements the Ministry has achieved within...
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There should be a plan to take care of newborns to improve on their survival and development

There should be a plan to take care of newborns to improve on their survival and development Priority Strategies on Newborns: It is possible to improve survival and health of...
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UNAIDS highlights six critical actions to put gender equality at the centre of COVID-19 responses

The AIDS response has taught the world the importance of protecting human rights and promoting gender equality when fighting a disease. COVID-19 has amplified that lesson. Since the start of...
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Why coronavirus has placed millions more girls at risk of FGM

Covid-19 has exposed just how much work remains to be done to wipe out female genital mutilation (FGM) around the world. Two million girls who would otherwise be safe from...
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Sahel project helps women raise themselves, their communities from poverty

AM TIMAM, Chad – Once, Adouia Brema was a child bride forced to leave school. Today, she gives her community the gift of light. Her journey – from vulnerable teen...
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