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What does gender equality look like today

Goal 1. Poverty In 2021, extreme poverty is on the rise and progress towards its elimination has reversed. An estimated 435 million women and girls globally are living in extreme … See more

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Press release: Achieving full gender equality is still …

WEBAt the current rate of progress, it may take close to 300 years to achieve full gender equality, the “Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG): The …

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Explainer: How gender inequality and climate change are …

WEBWomen and girls experience the greatest impacts of climate change, which amplifies existing gender inequalities and poses unique threats to their livelihoods, health, and …

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Progress of the World’s Women 2015-2016

WEB75%. The proportion of women’s employment that is informal and unprotected in developing regions. 24%. The average global gender pay gap. 2.5x. How much more time women …

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Climate change and women's health: Impacts and policy …

WEBThis is notably true for health impacts, making climate change a risk multiplier for gender-based health disparities. Both men and women are at risk for amplified health impacts. …

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Maternal and newborn health risks of climate change: A call …

WEBAbstract. Climate change represents one of the largest global health threats of the 21st century with immediate and long- term consequences for the most vulnerable …

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In focus: Women and the Sustainable Development Goals …

WEBTargets. By 2030, reduce the global maternal mortality ratio to less than 70 per 100,000 live births. By 2030, ensure universal access to sexual and reproductive health-care …

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Cristina Buarque: Making rights real

WEBLaunched in 2007, the programme was created by the state’s Secretariat for Women’s Policies in order to provide alternatives for female sugarcane farmers during the off …

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Facts and figures: Ending violence against women

WEBThe availability of data on violence against women and girls has improved considerably in recent years and data on the prevalence of intimate partner violence is …

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Kenya Demographic and Health Survey 2023

WEBThe 2022 Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (KDHS) is the seventh survey of its kind conducted in Kenya. The 2022 KDHS report provides up-to-date estimates of …

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Global Alliance for Care leads changes in the care economy

WEBThe COVID-19 pandemic revealed the fragile state of global care systems and highlighted the vital — yet unpaid — roles predominantly assumed by women. …

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The 11 biggest hurdles for women’s equality by 2030

WEBWhere legislation does exist to promote gender equality, effective implementation remains a challenge. 11. Lack of access to clean energy and sanitation. …

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Gender equality for health and well-being: Evaluative evidence of

WEBThis publication is a collaboration between the UN Women’s Independent Evaluation Service and the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health to …

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GENDER EQUALITY BRIEF

WEB6 allowing the submission of digital evidence before a court.31 This was a landmark achievement for the Rape Law Reform Coalition and UN Women. Both CEDAW …

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SDG 5: Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

WEBEliminate all harmful practices, such as child, early and forced marriage and female genital mutilation. Recognize and value unpaid care and domestic work through the provision of …

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Unpacking the care society: Caring for people and the planet

WEBProtracted conflicts and the accelerating impacts of climate change have increased care demands on women and girls. When these demands grow, and public …

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Statement: Reproductive rights are women’s rights and human rights

WEBStatement: Reproductive rights are women’s rights and human rights. 24 June 2022. Reproductive rights are integral to women’s rights, a fact that is upheld by …

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Women in Afghanistan: From almost everywhere to almost nowhere

WEBUN Women partnered with Mona Chalabi to illustrate the scope and the severity of the restrictions on women and girls’ access to public space and public life in …

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Press briefing: The situation of women and girls in Afghanistan

WEBMs. Alison Davidian, Country Representative a.i. for UN Women in Afghanistan, delivers a statement on the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan …

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Statement by principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee …

WEBEnsuring that sufficient aid reaches civilians in need swiftly and without impediment is critical. But this year’s Humanitarian Response Plan is woefully …

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Frequently asked questions: Female genital mutilation

WEBGlobally, about 200 million girls and women have been subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM is a traditional cultural practice and a form of violence against …

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WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE SEVERELY AFFECTED BY TRAFFICKING

WEBTRAFFICKING IN WOMEN AND GIRLS: CRISES AS A RISK MULTIPLIER. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL (2022) In 2020, for every 10 victims detected globally, …

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