News headlines for “Women’s Rights”, page 88
Guterres convenes meeting in Doha to discuss key issues in Afghanistan
- UN News
UN Secretary-General António Guterres will be in Doha, Qatar, on Monday to host a two-day meeting on Afghanistan, bringing together special envoys from various countries.
INTERVIEW: ‘Extremely difficult conversations’: Seeking justice for sexual abuse victims
- UN News
Critics have said justice takes too long, and perpetrators are not always held accountable in cases of sexual exploitation and abuse committed by UN personnel. Appointed by the Secretary-General in 2017, Jane Connors, the UN’s first Victims’ Rights Advocate, is tasked with getting a victim-centred approach installed across the system’s more than 35 entities.
Defending Human Rights Is a Crime in Some Countries and a Deadly Activity in Others
- Inter Press Service
BRUSSELS, Apr 27 (IPS) - In today's world, human rights defenders face immense challenges, with threats, attacks, and repression being rampant in many countries. According to the latest report by Front Line Defenders, killings of rights defenders increased in 2022, with a total of 401 deaths across 26 different countries. Despite the adoption of the UN Declaration on Human Rights Defenders 25 years ago, the threats faced by defenders persist globally.
Afghanistan: Security Council condemns Taliban’s ban on women working for UN
- UN News
In a landmark resolution, the UN Security Council on Thursday condemned the de facto rulers of Afghanistan’s decision to ban women nationals from working for the United Nations, calling for Taliban leaders to “swiftly reverse” their decision.
New report shows 90 per cent of adolescent girls in low-income economies are offline
- UN News
Around 90 per cent of adolescent girls and young women do not use the internet in low-income countries, while their male peers are twice as likely to be online, according to a new UNICEF analysis, coinciding with the UN’sInternational Girls in ICT Day.
Star Wars Director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy Symbolises A Litany of Firsts For Women
- Inter Press Service
KARACHI, Apr 25 (IPS) - The announcement by Lucas film’s president, Kathleen Kennedy, about the upcoming three new live-action Star Wars films was enough for lawyer Maliha Zia to get euphoric.
The Last Mile to Malaria Elimination: Confronting Gender Inequalities & Power Dynamics
- Inter Press Service
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Apr 24 (IPS) - For centuries, malaria has remained one of the deadliest diseases, inflicting great suffering on families and perpetuating the cycle of poverty in many communities and nations. The African region currently accounts for 95% of malaria cases and 96% of malaria deaths globally, with women and girls disproportionately affected by the disease.
Global Solidarity Needed to Address Talibans Attacks on Womens Rights
- Inter Press Service
JOHANNESBURG, Apr 19 (IPS) - Matiullah Wesa’s crime was to try to ensure young people got an education in Afghanistan. His recent forceful abduction by the Taliban offers the latest stark reminder that global solidarity and coherent action from the international community are needed to prevent the complete loss of the rights of women and girls in Afghanistan.
UN predicts restrictions on women’s rights will worsen economic catastrophe
- UN News
The draconian restrictions on women’s ability to study and work have contributed to the calamitous socio-economic situation in Afghanistan, with devastating consequences for the population, according to a UN report released on Tuesday.
Gender inequalities in food and agriculture are costing world $1 trillion: FAO
- UN News
Levelling the playing field for women working in the food and agriculture sectors can bring growth and help feed millions, the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on Thursday.
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