WOMEN'S DAY LIVE UPDATES: ‘I fought for my freedom’ - Jaha Dukureh

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Members of the Mulanje Teen Club enjoy a debate around some of the challenges facing youth in Malawi.

Friday, March 07, 2025
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International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March, is about challenges, backlashes against gender equality and cause for celebrations around the world. Join us as we cover events, changemakers and celebrities at UN Headquarters and beyond today. UN News app users can follow here.

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