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Governments reaffirm their commitment to place gender equality at the centre of global progress

The empowerment of all women and girls was firmly upheld at the 2025 High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) – the United Nation’s central platform for reviewing progress on the Sustainable Development ...
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Speech: Gender equality – just, prudent, and essential for everything we all aspire to

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Alarming 288 per cent rise in demand for gender-based violence services in the last 12 months in Sudan

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USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking gender equality in developing countries

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One woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partner or family member

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One in four countries report backlash on women’s rights in 2024

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Ending violence against women

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FAQs: What is unpaid care work and how does it power the economy?

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Never backing down: Women march forward for equal rights

Never backing down: Women march forward for equal rights For centuries, women have fought for equal rights, opportunities, and freedom. From the suffragists to digital activists, each generation has ...
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Speech: Gender equality remains a unifying force for the world – 2025 must be our turning point

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Gender equality in 2025: Gains, gaps and the $342 trillion choice

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What it means to be a woman in Gaza today

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