Rome, Italy: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomed the opening of the border crossing between Egypt and Gaza, which enabled a first convoy of trucks to bring in urgently needed food, water and other supplies provided by the Egyptian Red Crescent and the United Nations for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians who have been...
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UN Women report reveals devastating impact of the crisis in Gaza on women, girls
New York City: UN Womens Rapid Assessment and Humanitarian Response in the Occupied Palestinian Territory sheds light on the profound impact of the ongoing conflict on the people in Gaza, including on women and girls. Following the 7 October attack by Hamas on Israel and the ensuing Israeli attacks on Gaza, UN Women has analyzed the differentiated...
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The Crisis of Hunger in South Africa Requires Urgent Attention
October 16, 2023: Oxfam South Africa has learnt from its programmatic and advocacy work with communities in South Africa and the SADC that the pandemic and subsequent austerity measures have worsened inequality and food insecurity, catalysing an urgent need for concerted efforts to address the crisis. The pandemic has exacerbated extreme inequality and has pushed...
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Eighth World Investment Forum in Abu Dhabi to focus on women empowerment
September 25th, 2023 (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates): The UNCTADs World Investment Forum, one of the worlds largest investment gatherings hosted by Abu Dhabi from 16 to 20 October 2023, is shining a spotlight on the imperative need for innovative investment strategies and policies to facilitate the flow of capital towards environmentally and socially sustainable...
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Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan celebrates Seven Years of Resilient Voices in the Media
Digital Rights Foundation Pakistan celebrates Seven Years of Resilient Voices in the Media Islamabad, Pakistan:: Digital Rights Foundation (DRF) held a conference titled, Celebrating Resilient Voices in the Media on September 15th, 2023 at the Marriott Hotel, Islamabad, Pakistan. The conference was marked as a celebratory event of DRFs work and achievements with women journalists...
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World Forum to Mobilize Investments for Climate, Energy, Health, Food
The UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the World Investment Forum 2023 to rally investments for climate action, clean energy, health care, food security and other development needs. Heads of state, more than 50 government ministers, over 150 CEOs of leading companies and stock exchanges, and thousands of investment stakeholders from...
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PublisHer founder urges women to unite, challenge workplace discrimination at Rio de Janeiro Bienal do Livro
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Bodour Al Qasimiwho founded PublisHer to help women beat gender-based career barriers in publishinghas urged Brazils bookwomen to unite, find strength in numbers, and call out workplace discrimination. The Emirati publishing entrepreneur and philanthropist was speaking at Rio de Janeiros Bienal do Livro, opening PublisHers second Brazilian event after a national...
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340 million females will live in extreme poverty by 2030 with continuing trends: UN Report
September 8th, 2023, (New York, USA): Despite global efforts, the world is falling short of achieving gender equality. This year’s edition of the UN Women and UN DESA Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The Gender Snapshot 2023, launched today, paints a worrisome picture halfway through the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Gender Snapshot...
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Mumzworld Launches an Initiative to Support Emirati Female Entrepreneurs
September 6th, 2023 (UAE): To celebrate Emirati Women’s Day, Mumzworld, the leading e-commerce shopping destination for mothers in the Middle East & North Africa, has launched an initiative to empower and support innovative Emirati female entrepreneurs and small business owners. This initiative contributes to the company’s goal of enhancing the role of women in the...
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76 per cent of children exposed to extreme high temperatures in South Asia – UNICEF
August 7th, 2023, New Delhi India/Kathmandu Nepal): South Asia has the highest percentage of children exposed to extreme high temperatures, compared to all other regions, according to a UNICEF analysis. UNICEF estimates that 76 per cent of children under 18 in South Asia 460 million are exposed to extreme high temperatures where...