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Sudan humanitarian crisis has catastrophic impact for women and girls, with two-fold increase of gender-based violence

The number of people in need of gender-based violence related services has increased by 100 percent since the beginning of the crisis, up to 6.7 million by December 2023, and this figure is estimated ...
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Why so few women are in political leadership, and five actions to boost women’s political participation

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Inside the crisis you don’t see: How war impacts women’s mental health

But while the bombs and bullets make headlines, for millions of women and girls, the trauma of war, displacement, and repression is taking a devastating toll on their mental health. Almost everyone ...
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Why investing in women’s organizations is critical during crisis: Five stories of resilience

From the rubble in war-torn countries to the battlefields of climate change and economic crisis, women's organizations provide critical services, hope, and a lifeline to their communities. In the ...
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Op-ed: How conflict drives hunger for women and girls

Conflict can cause food shortages and the severe disruption of economic activities, threatening the means of survival of entire populations. Additionally, wars commonly trigger the displacement of ...
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Pakistan's Anti-Rape Crisis Cells transforming support for survivors.

New Anti-Rape Crisis Cells are closing justice gaps and empowering survivors to reclaim their lives Sexual violence is widespread in Pakistan. According to theHuman Rights Commission of Pakistan, in ...
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In Latin America, we’re not just recognizing care work – we’re rebuilding economies around it

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Briefing remarks on the situation of women and girls in Sudan

As fighting engulfed El Fasher and severe food insecurity spread across Darfur, women and girls experienced extreme hunger, displacement, death, and sexual and gender-based violence. The gender alert, ...
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Voices of Pride: How LGBTIQ+ activists in Thailand are creating safer, stronger communities

Since her student years, Sommas has used media as a tool for inclusion. She launched Dek Dee, a YouTube channel that uses animation to teach children values like empathy, respect and inclusivity. She ...
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USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking gender equality in developing countries

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Statement: UN Women calls for urgent protection of women and girls in El Fasher, Sudan

According to local medical networks, including the Sudan Doctors Union, more than 2,000 civilians have reportedly been killed in recent days – including women and girls. On 30 October, nearly 500 ...
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One woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partner or family member

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