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Zero Tolerance For Domestic Violence Needed: UN Secretary-General
The coronavirus crisis has hit the world at a time which marks the 25th anniversary of the landmark Beijing Platform for Action on women’s rights and gender equality.
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Malala Yousafzai Is The ‘Most Famous Teenager Of The Decade’ Says UN
“From a young age, Pakistani student Malala Yousafzai was known for speaking out in favour of the education of girls, and highlighting the atrocities of Taliban,” states UN News.
World Population Day: India Set To Be The Most Populous Nation By 2027
Currently, one of every six people on the planet live in India. As of 2019, 48.03 per cent of India’s population is female. Even by 2095, this statistics of female population is expected to grow to 49.17 per cent only.
India Deploys All Women Contingent For UN’s Peacekeeping Missions
The first women contingent and the second CAPF Women contingent from India has been sent to United Nations for Peacekeeping Missions, they will now assume duties in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Are Siri and Alexa Encouraging Misogyny? Yes, says UN!
The UN Report titled “I’d Blush If I could”, borrows its name from the response given by Siri when told “Siri you’re a b***”. Are voice chat bots encouraging misogyny?
Preeti Saran Elected To UN’s Socio-Economic Cultural Panel
Ex-diplomat Preeti Saran has been elected to an Asia Pacific seat on the Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (CESCR) of the United Nations. Saran, who recently retired from her post of External Affairs Ministry Secretary (East), was elected to the 18-member panel of CESCR on Wednesday. With 36 years of experience in her […]
Happy Birthday Mandela; Five Things He Did For Women
Today is Nelson Mandela’s 100th birth anniversary. The South African anti-apartheid leader was the country’s first Black and first elected President in a fully democratic election. He was the head of the state from 1994 to 1999 He was a staunch supporter of women’s rights. Here are five things Nelson Mandela did for women. Establishment of Women’s Day on August 9 […]
Three Indo-American Teens Chosen For UN Summit
United Nations Women Empowerment Summit’s ‘Girl Up’ segment has chosen three Indian American teens – Kavita Rai, Anusha Tandon, and Ina Bhoopalam – among 24 teenage girls as advisers. They are going to Washington D.C. for the upcoming event. These girls belong to different parts of the US—Rai is from Camillo in California, Tandon is […]
Violence Against Women in South Sudan Twice Global Average
Violence against women and children is twice the global average in South Sudan, according to a new study released. The first comprehensive report on the “magnitude, frequency and brutality” of such violence in South Sudan’s conflict zones was released by the International Rescue Committee and George Washington University’s Global Women’s Institute. 65 percent of women […]
27% Of Indian Kids Married Before 18: UN Report
A report released by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities said that 27 per cent of India’s children get married by the age of 18. Worldwide, 28 per cent of children get married by the age of 18. Fifty-nine per cent of married couples in Bangladesh are underage. In Nepal, 37 per cent of married […]
