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Offer: 2011 United Nations Journalism Fellowships

by Breese | March 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM | Opportunities

APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR UNITED NATIONS JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS … Read More»

A New Era Begins at UN Women

by Anne-christine d'Adesky

Once sidelined, women are now gaining momentum within the UN system. UN Women opened its doors in January—and with it the doors to women's leadership at the global level. Read More »

“When women around the world put their hearts and minds to a common good, we are unstoppable.”

Ritu Sharma

GENDER AND CARE-GIVING

by edithasamani | January 18, 2011 at 6:22 AM

There comes a time in one’s life when one is very young, gets sick, gets temporarily or permanently disabled or grows old, therefore care-giving is needed at one point in everyone’s life. … Read More»

Uprooting Status quo Steeped in Violence

by Bennett | January 14, 2011 at 8:51 PM

To: UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet From Carolyn LaDelle Bennett, Town of Brighton, New York State, USA These are a few ideas, a vision, more than personal story. … Read More»

Women of the United Nations: From Eleanor Roosevelt to Angelina Jolie

by purevision | January 7, 2011 at 3:30 PM

The power of women to change the world is evident. … Read More»

Offer: UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women

by Breese | January 5, 2011 at 12:23 PM | Funding

The UN Trust Fund in Support of Actions to Eliminate Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) was established by UN General Assembly resolution 50/166 in 1996 and is managed by the United Nations Develo … Read More»

Celebration of International Day for Elimination Violence against Women

by Umme Mahbuba | December 5, 2010 at 9:10 AM | Bangladesh Café

Violence against women is one of the most widespread violations of human right in worldwide. … Read More»

Dear President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - You Can Change the Path for Girls Suffering FGM

by womennews | November 24, 2010 at 1:49 PM

Dear President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton - This situation is ongoing and calls for your immediate attention. … Read More»

Rape in Haiti: Where Is The International Community?

by amien | October 26, 2010 at 9:26 AM

This post originally appeared on RH Reality Check … Read More»

Citizen Protests, Government Repression Mount in Haiti

by Beverly Bell | October 18, 2010 at 7:21 AM

“I came to protest so we can find a solution. Misery is killing me,” said Mascarie Sainte-Anne, 70, at the edge of a rally in front of Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive’s office on October 12. … Read More»