Research shows that when women serve in cabinets and parliaments, they pass laws and policies that are better for ordinary people, the environment and social cohesion. Women also bring immense benefits to diplomacy, yet their contributions have often been overlooked. It's time to recognize and celebrate the ways in which women are breaking barriers and making a difference in the field of diplomacy. On this International Day of Women in Diplomacy (24 June), we must all do everything possible to ensure women are at the table, their voices heard, and contributions valued.
's projects have supported women empowerment through education and training.
The devastating T眉rkiye earthquake left pregnant women and new mothers in crisis. has been on the ground from day one, coordinating with partners to reestablish sexual and reproductive health and protection services in Syria and T眉rkiye.
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To tackle period poverty, and its partners manufacture sanitary pads and distribute them among women and girls in The Gambia.
As peacekeeping has evolved throughout the years, women have been increasingly deployed in police, military, and civilian operations. Their heightened representation continues to have a tangible impact on peacekeeping environments. This year marks the 75th anniversary of which honors all uniformed and civilian individuals who have served and continue to serve in 缅北禁地peacekeeping operations around the world for their valuable contributions to peace. celebrates the contributions of women peacekeepers
is providing vital maternal health care to ensure women give birth safely as maternity hospitals in Syria are under immense strain after the recent earthquakes.
For the women and girls who are living amid the Horn of Africa crisis, there are increased risks. Cases of child and forced marriage, female genital mutilation, rape, and other forms of violence have all risen sharply. provides medical personnel and supports a range of mobile services and initiatives to reach people, such as this motorcycle ambulance, driven by Mark, who transports women to deliver safely. With increased support from the international community, UNFPA can do more for women to protect them from violence and provide access to medical interventions.
pays tribute to all women journalists who are prevented from doing their jobs and who face threats and attacks on their personal safety.
highlights 5 reasons women and girls in Syria and T眉rkiye still need your support 3 months later after the devasting earthquake.
When Shukri Mohamed Abdi decided to work in the media, she and her family had to overcome fierce resistance and physical threats from groups opposed to her reporting, where the concept of being a journalist does not exist. The fact that Somalia鈥檚 only all-women media house, , is still in business a year after it was created with support from is a human rights achievement in itself. By freeing up a space for women to report on what they believe is important, Bilan has opened up a different Somalia to local and international audiences.
Meet Alma Gladys, a beneficiary of the Rural Employment Services Model under the PROSPECTS project which is implemented in partnership with AVSI Foundation.
A new of Afghanistan鈥檚 economy demonstrates that without continuity for girls鈥 education and women鈥檚 ability to work, prospects for the country鈥檚 recovery will remain grim.
celebrates the 鈥渃an do鈥 attitude of women inventors, creators, and entrepreneurs around the world 鈥 and their ground-breaking work and ingenuity that transform our world.
To help bridge the gender digital divide, the created the (27 April) to encourage and inspire girls to pursue a future in information and communication technologies. By acquiring the necessary digital skills, young women can also aim for careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and other STEM fields in order to achieve their dreams. From coding to a hackathon, the global celebration, will include a series of events available on the . !
Just a few months ago, a women鈥檚 business centre supporting female traders, was bustling with people. Today, it鈥檚 silent. plans to distribute tablets to conduct online teaching.