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21 May 2013. As the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is observed, we highlight the designs of Cristina Pineda whose new collection was inspired by UN Women’s efforts on sustainable development and ending violence against women and girls. “The main elements consist of a geometric design or mandala that symbolizes the force governing the universe and where representations of women
Art and commitment mix in vibrant hues to end violence against women 21 May 2013. There are now 71 artists from all over Latin America...
UNAMA and UN Women call on Afghan authorities to ensure full implementation of the law to eliminate violence against women 20 May 2013. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (...
With some electoral gains in Iraq, women candidates work towards change  16 May 2013. Amid violence-fraught local and regional elections, in...
UN Women calls for urgent and effective action against femicide 15 May 2013. In a statement, Acting Head of UN Women and Assistant...
Lakshmi Puri underlines urgent need to take more courageous and decisive action against human trafficking 14 May 2013. Speech by Lakshmi Puri, UN Women Acting Executive...
Girls receive a visit from a different man every night, a new husband: Saran Keïta Diakité  14 May 2013. Saran Keïta Diakité is a lawyer in Mali and...
Making laws real and accessible underlines efforts by judges in Tanzania 8 May 2013. “I know my father is proud of me” says Devotha...
Better lighting, wider pavements: steps towards preventing sexual violence in New Delhi 6 May 2013. A young woman from Bilaspur camp, in the Molarband...
The Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign proclaims every 25th of the month as Orange Day! The >>
The Join Me on the Bridge Campaign was remarkably successful in showing support for women in Afghanistan, the Congo, and >>
Harare, Zimbabwe-As the pressing call for an end to violence against women resound around the world, UN Women is also >>
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  mWomen aims to improve access to information on women and children issues in Fiji, a programme that seeks to address >>
UNITED STATES United States While many countries around the world celebrate Mother’s Day, on 12 May, a group of United Nations staff and their friends >>
KENYA Kenya Harassment and abuse of women and girls is widespread. Schools have a unique and critical role to play in addressing harmful >>
The Crocked Monsieur’s was formed from the main members of Sky Blue Pink, an originals band creating music to move the >>
By Sandra Park, ACLU at 3:24pm Last year in Norristown, Pa., Lakisha Briggs' boyfriend physically assaulted her, and the >>
Women are playing soccer to say: Stop it!!!!!" Stop violence against women!! It's not ok, it is just wrong!!! >>
We Sarl GOGLS are a company based in Algiers orientated in the freight forwarding industry. During our last seminary in >>
"A Night to SAY NO to Violence Against Women" is a benefit to raise awareness for the Say NO UNiTE initiative, while raising >>
Llevamos 81 firmas y son 10,000 para poder ingresar la petición al Congreso de la República, seguimos trabajando para lograr >>
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Mark your calendar on May 18th for the 9th Annual 5K Walk to End Violence Against Women. This year’s Walk takes place again >>
Circle of 6 (www.circleof6app.com), a smartphone app against sexual assault, has launched in New Delhi, India, with >>
Women walking the Runway to raise awareness on Violence Against Women in Africa at a fashion show sponsored by United >>
By Montira Narkvichien Bangkok, 9 April 2013 – The launch of Thailand’s pioneering IT-equipped One Stop Crisis Centre by >>
  STATISTICAL  INFORMATION ON  VIOLENCE  AGAINST WOMEN IN  MENOUA  DIVISION,  IN T HE >>
Men's vow against violence against women and children “I believe that as a man I am created in the image of God, which image >>