Monthly Archives: February 2018

Without firm action on gender equality, women’s empowerment, world may miss development targets

Without firm action on gender equality, women’s empowerment, world may miss development targets
Without speedy progress on gender equality and real action to end pervasive discrimination against women and girls, the global community will not be able to keep the promise to ‘leave no one behind’ on the road to ending poverty, protecting the planet and advancing prosperity by 2030, according to a new United Nations report launched on Wednesday.
Without firm action on gender equality, women’s empowerment, world may miss development targets
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Around four million Iraqi children in need says UNICEF, ahead of investment conference in Kuwait

Around four million Iraqi children in need says UNICEF, ahead of investment conference in Kuwait
Nearly a quarter of all Iraqi children are living in poverty, and in the wake of more than four years of violence, families are being pushed to “extreme measures” in order to survive, said the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) on Monday, as a major conference on rebuilding the country was set to open tomorrow in neighbouring Kuwait.
Around four million Iraqi children in need says UNICEF, ahead of investment conference in Kuwait
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

More than 5,000 child soldiers released in 2017, but tens of thousands still being used in conflict – UN

More than 5,000 child soldiers released in 2017, but tens of thousands still being used in conflict – UN
The global commitment to end the use of children in armed conflict led to the release and reintegration of more than 5,000 children in 2017, but tens of thousands of boys and girls are still being recruited, kidnapped, and forced to fight or work for military groups or armed forces at “alarming rates,” according to the United Nations.
More than 5,000 child soldiers released in 2017, but tens of thousands still being used in conflict – UN
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes
It is time to support and invest in women and girls who want to pursue careers in scientific research, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually on 11 February.
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes

Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes
It is time to support and invest in women and girls who want to pursue careers in scientific research, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said in a message to mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, observed annually on 11 February.
Ahead of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, UN calls for smashing stereotypes
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Syria: Life 'living nightmare' for children in East Ghouta, UNICEF chief warns

Syria: Life 'living nightmare' for children in East Ghouta, UNICEF chief warns
Following reports that dozens of children have been killed in violence this week alone in Syria, a senior United Nations official on Friday stressed the need for unconditional evacuations of sick and wounded children from East Ghouta and other sieged areas.
Syria: Life 'living nightmare' for children in East Ghouta, UNICEF chief warns
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women’s rights

New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women’s rights
Bollywood is highlighting the issue of menstrual hygiene in a new comedy-drama that aims to break taboos around sanitary pads.
New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women’s rights
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women's rights

New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women's rights
Bollywood is highlighting the issue of menstrual hygiene in a new comedy-drama that aims to break taboos around sanitary pads.
New Bollywood film about rural innovator spotlights menstrual health, women's rights
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission

More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission
Some 300 child soldiers, including 87 girls, were formally released by armed groups in South Sudan, the United Nations mission in the country reported on Wednesday, calling on all stakeholders to support the young people on the journey back to their communities and help them build a future for themselves.
More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission

More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission
Some 300 child solders, including 87 girls, were formally released by armed groups in South Sudan, the United Nations mission in the country reported on Wednesday, calling on all stakeholders to support the young people on the journey back to their communities and help them build a future for themselves.
More than 300 child soldiers released by armed groups in South Sudan – UN mission
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population