Monthly Archives: December 2018

‘Global sisterhood’ tells perpetrators ‘time is up’ for pandemic of violence

‘Global sisterhood’ tells perpetrators ‘time is up’ for pandemic of violence
From #MeToo to #HearMeToo, the fight to end violence against women continues as UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, Nicole Kidman, joined survivors, activists and other Hollywood celebrities to spotlight the lack of resources that exist to help women push back against violence and abuse.
‘Global sisterhood’ tells perpetrators ‘time is up’ for pandemic of violence
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan

Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan
As gender-equality advocates discuss how a lasting peace can be secured in Afghanistan, the top UN official in the country has underscored the importance of women’s participation as “vital to ending the conflict and ensuring long-lasting stability.”
Women ‘vital’ to peace efforts and ensuring long-lasting stability in Afghanistan
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population

Black Panther’s ‘General Okoye’ joins the fight against gender-based violence

Black Panther’s ‘General Okoye’ joins the fight against gender-based violence
Danai Gurira, one of the stars of hit movies “Black Panther” and “Avengers: Infinity War,” in her role as General Okoye, has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, lending her name and dedicating her support to gender equality and women’s rights.
Black Panther’s ‘General Okoye’ joins the fight against gender-based violence
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population