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New York, July 21(Just Earth News): Urgent action is needed now towards the meaningful participation of women in peace processes, as well ensuring their voices are heard in all aspects of society, the United Nations deputy chief told reporters in Abuja on Thursday as part of a first-ever UN-African Union trip focused on women, peace and security. more
Woman wearing miniskirt arrested in Saudi Arabia where women rights is a moribund patient

Riyadh, Jul 19 (JEN): While the seamless news of crimes against women and moral curbs on their freedom worldwide has turned people almost resistant to it, Saudi Arabia continues to touch n ...

Strong partnership between UN and Member States vital to end sexual exploitation and abuse

New York, July 15(Just Earth News): Senior United Nations officials on Thursday underscored the importance of a strong partnership between the Organization and Member States in moving forwar ...

UN envoy on sexual violence in conflict urges protection of survivors released from ISIL-held Mosul

New York, July 13(Just Earth News): The United Nations official advocating against the use of sexual violence in conflict on Wednesday urged all Iraqis to shun stigmatization, and called for ...

Safe, effective family planning is key to 'empowering people, developing nations' – UN

New York, July 11(Just Earth News): If the demand of women in developing countries who wanted access to safe and effective family planning was met, it would reduce an estimated 100,000 mater ...

Education critical in preventing adolescent pregnancy, underscores UN agency

New York, July 11(Just Earth News): Girls with higher levels of education are less likely to have an early and unintended pregnancy, the United Nations education agency said on Monday, launc ...

The H Word: How Tunisian women are resorting to 'hymenoplasty' to get back their virginity

New Delhi, Jun 22 (JEN): She was young when she had an affair with a man, half a decade down the line, she's left with guilt and a fear of rejection.

Off with the veil: Countries ban burqa of Muslim women worldwide

New Delhi, Jun 20 (JEN): A staple piece of garment in cupboards in Muslim communities across the world, the (reliable) Burqa/Burka is finding it tough to stay in vogue!

Gender-based killings, domestic violence forms of 'arbitrary execution' – UN rights expert

New York, June 8(Just Earth News): A United Nations-appointed human rights expert on Wednesday said that gender-related killings and domestic murders or intimate partner violence should be u ...

Formal trade in Africa can improve region, prospects for women – UN agency reports

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News): Simplifying the requirements for a business license, offering incentives to tax payers, and tackling official corruption are among the recommendations by ...