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Join the latest e-discussion on economic inequalities in the post-2015 development agenda 20 Nov 2012 | 03:57 am
The e-discussion on economic inequalities begins on 19 November and will continue for three weeks. To be co-moderated by UNICEF, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and Save the Children, this...
Women’s Situation Room aims to prevent conflict and ensure peaceful elections in Sierra Leone 16 Nov 2012 | 09:26 pm
“Look here, Peace is in my hands. Peace is in our hands,” said Ms. Maude Peacock, President of the national umbrella organization Women’s Forum Sierra Leone (WFSL). “The benefit of peace far outweighs...
United Nations Democracy Fund issues call for applications for funding 16 Nov 2012 | 07:41 pm
UNDEF supports projects that advance greater participation of women in democratic processes, including for those that strengthen the voices of civil society, promote human rights and encourage the par...
Planting the seeds of healing: moving from words to actions to restore the rights of female survivors in Colombia 15 Nov 2012 | 01:53 am
In her face and her tone, Mayerlis Angarita projects that infectious joy that is typical of the inhabitants of the savannahs adjoining the Caribbean Sea in Colombia, but her voice cracks as she recall...
Inequalities and people with disabilities: join the latest e-discussion 14 Nov 2012 | 12:25 am
The e-discussion on inequalities and people with disabilities begins on 14 November and will continue for three weeks. To be hosted jointly by UNICEF and the International Disabilities Alliance (IDA),...
Call for nominations to the UN Public Service Awards 13 Nov 2012 | 10:31 pm
The call for nominations for the 2013 United Nations Public Service Awards (UNPSA) is now open. This award is the most prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service institution...
Lecture by Michelle Bachelet at symposium sponsored by Japan Liaison Conference for the Promotion of Gender Equality 13 Nov 2012 | 09:21 pm
Lecture by Michelle Bachelet at symposium sponsored by Japan Liaison Conference for the Promotion of Gender Equality. Tuesday, 13 November 2012.
Press statement by Michelle Bachelet at Nippon Press Centre,Tokyo, Japan 13 Nov 2012 | 09:02 pm
Press statement by Michelle Bachelet at Nippon Press Centre, Tokyo, Japan. Tuesday, 13 November 2012.
Exploited domestic workers in Cameroon organize themselves to defend their rights 13 Nov 2012 | 08:32 pm
Abused and exploited by her employers right from the beginning of her work-life, 50-year-old Félicité Mbida, a domestic worker for more than twenty years, fights to promote the rights of workers in Ca...
Speech by Michelle Bachelet at Sakai Women’s Center 13 Nov 2012 | 01:56 am
Speech by UN Women Executive Director, Michelle Bachelet at Sakai Women’s Center. Sakai, Japan.
