Women’s innovation, creativity take center stage on World Intellectual Property Day
The United Nations agency behind World Intellectual Property Day is calling for greater participation of women in the field of innovation and creativity to reap maximum benefits for society.
Women’s innovation, creativity take center stage on World Intellectual Property Day
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
More than 1,000 children in northeastern Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
At least 1,000 children have been abducted by the Boko Haram insurgent group in northeastern Nigeria since 2013 amid repeated attacks on schools, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said Friday, calling for an end to such violence and the release of those who have yet to be returned.
More than 1,000 children in northeastern Nigeria abducted by Boko Haram since 2013 – UNICEF
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life
Breastfeeding within the first hour of birth protects newborns from infections and saves lives, United Nations agencies said at the roll-out of their 10-step guidance to help new mothers and hospital workers embrace this practical advice and give children the best possible start in life.
UN’s advice for hospitals: Help mothers breastfeed to give babies best possible start in life
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
UNICEF envoy David Beckham sets sights on new goal: ending bullying in Indonesia’s schools
To help the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) tackle bullying in Indonesia – where one in three children have been physically attacked in school – David Beckham has visited the country to meet youth who have faced peer violence.
UNICEF envoy David Beckham sets sights on new goal: ending bullying in Indonesia’s schools
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
UN Commission delivers a blueprint to ensure the rights and development of rural women and girls
The United Nations’ largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s rights wrapped up Friday in New York with the strong commitment by its Member States to achieving gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls.
UN Commission delivers a blueprint to ensure the rights and development of rural women and girls
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
Attacks on women journalists on the rise, online and off – UNESCO
Over the past 15 years there has been “a marked increase” in cyber harassment, making the safety of women journalists a major issue for reportage in today’s digital era, participants highlighted Thursday at a United Nations event.
Attacks on women journalists on the rise, online and off – UNESCO
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
Civil society in forefront of struggle for gender parity, UN chief tells townhall event
The United Nations has embarked on an initiative to address the male-dominated power structure within its own ranks and now has more women than men in the senior management team, Secretary-General António Guterres told civil society activists on Tuesday.
Civil society in forefront of struggle for gender parity, UN chief tells townhall event
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
Six months on, EU-UN initiative on gender-based violence spotlights needs of most marginalized women, girls
As #MeToo activists continue to push for political, economic and social equality between the sexes, a key question is being asked: Are marginalized women and girls – ones who are part of indigenous communities, disabled, or part of the lesbian and transgender community – being heard?
Six months on, EU-UN initiative on gender-based violence spotlights needs of most marginalized women, girls
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
UN women’s commission opens annual session at ‘pivotal moment’ for gender equality movement
Taking place at “a pivotal moment for the rights of women and girls,” the United Nations body dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment opened its annual session on Monday hearing calls to help women, especially those in rural communities, secure an end to the male-dominated power dynamic that has long marginalized their participation and muted their voices.
UN women’s commission opens annual session at ‘pivotal moment’ for gender equality movement
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population
Nigerian women artists unite at UN to change perceptions of women and Africa
Three Nigerian women will spotlight themes such as human trafficking, suicide bombing, and sexism and sexual harassment at the United Nations, showing the strength of women as agents of change in African societies often dominated by men.
Nigerian women artists unite at UN to change perceptions of women and Africa
Source: UN News – Women, Children, and Population