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International Women’s Day, 2022 - Women in Science – Are They Still Hidden Figures?
- Inter Press Service
BONN, Mar 04 (IPS) - Again we commemorate International Women’s Day – it is March, 8. We want to celebrate women’s achievements and raise awareness for their successes, taking action for equality. Today I would like to draw your attention to women in science and in particular to one outstanding scientist.
International Women’s Day, 2022 - Women Lighting the Way in Off-Grid Zimbabwe
- Inter Press Service
Harare, Zimbabwe, Mar 04 (IPS) - Electricity transmission lines run through Chiedza Murindo’s home in Murombedzi, a small town in Zvimba district in Mashonaland West province, but her house has no electricity. That is the harsh reality for much of Zimbabwe’s rural population, where only 13% of households live without power compared to 83% of urban households.
The Historic UNGA Resolution on Aggression against Ukraine Deserves Follow-up Action on the Part of the UN Secretary-General
- Inter Press Service
BERLIN, Mar 04 (IPS) - The majority of the world wants peace. This is clear by now. Just consider the many large-scale anti-war demonstrations taking place around the world; and the outpour of solidarity and support for the people in the Ukraine and the more than one million Ukrainians who fled from their country.
Food Price Index hit record high in February, UN agency reports
- UN News
Global food prices reached an all-time high in February, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported on Friday.
Over one billion obese people globally, health crisis must be reversed - WHO
- UN News
On World Obesity Day, marked on Friday, the World Health Organization (WHO) urged countries to do more to reverse what is a preventable health crisis.
UN’s Political Hypocrisy – as Multi-Million Dollar Purchases Continue from a Blacklisted Russia
- Inter Press Service
UNITED NATIONS, Mar 04 (IPS) - The world’s financial institutions, primarily in the US and Europe, have cut off links and economically ostracized Russia for its invasion of Ukraine and violation of the UN charter.
International Women's Day, 2022 - War, Autocrats and Fossil Fuels – Women on the Front Line
- Inter Press Service
TORONTO, Canada, Mar 04 (IPS) - For decades women’s demands for political and economic inclusion have placed them centre-stage in mass struggles against dictatorships across the world. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its indiscriminate attacks on civilians now put women’s movements firmly on the front line of war, autocrats and fossil fuels.
Ending pandemic, building resilience, key to sustainable development: UN deputy chief
- UN News
Ending the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and building resilience against the next outbreak will be critical to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said in remarks to a UN conference that opened in Kigali, Rwanda on Thursday.
Women Bear the Brunt of Post-COVID Employment Woes in Latin America
- Inter Press Service
LIMA, Mar 03 (IPS) - The COVID-19 pandemic did not hit everyone equally and employment has shown a clear gender-differentiated impact. Two years after the start of the pandemic, it is more difficult for women than men to recover their jobs, and this is clearly reflected in Latin America.
International Women's Day, 2022 - Women are the Answer to Sustainable Development
- Inter Press Service
PORT LOUIS, Mauritius, Mar 03 (IPS) - When countries improve their Global ranking, there is rejoicing within the community that progress has been made at last.. but has it and why does it matter ?
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