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The sixteenth session of the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, scheduled to conclude tomorrow, focused on the issues of sexual exploitation, prostitution, trafficking in women, and the various forms of violence agains...
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December 12, 2018 Web Desk
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On Monday, Human Rights Day, the UN Women-managed global grant-making mechanism to eradicate all forms of violence against women and girls, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women, held a fundraising luncheon in Santa Monica, Californ...
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December 11, 2018 Web Desk
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Speakers today warned of escalating violence as the General Assembly adopted its annual resolution pledging to support the people and Government of Afghanistan.The Assembly held its annual debate on the situation in Afghanistan during which it adopted ...
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December 6, 2018 Web Desk
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Child Dies Every 5 Minutes from Abuse, Special Representative SaysChildren on the move must be better protected from detention, family separation and violence, United Nations experts told the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian & Cultural) today ...
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October 10, 2018 Web Desk
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Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Elderly Demand More Focus, Delegates SayGiven young people’s demographic weight, their voices should be amplified at the national and international levels, young delegates told the Third Committee (Social, Hum...
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October 4, 2018 Web Desk
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What is the EU-UN Spotlight Initiative to eliminate violence against women and girls?
In September 2017, the EU and the UN launched an ambitious joint partnership to eliminate all forms of violence against women and girls worldwide. It aims at mobilis...
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September 27, 2018 Web Desk
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Meaningful Women’s Involvement Throughout Peace Processes, Decision-making Key for Reconciliation, Speakers Stress during Day-Long DebateWith conflicts taking on transnational dimensions, peace agreements growing more elusive and political w...
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August 29, 2018 Web Desk
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