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This is what leadership looks like: Meet Fanta Diamande, a local peace mediator in Côte d'Ivoire
Fanta Diamande, a 32-year-old community leader from northern Côte d’Ivoire, has been involved in the UN Women-supported Network of Women…
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Statement by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, UN Women Executive Director, on International Women’s Day 2021
International Women’s Day Change up the pace: women at the table Date: Monday, March 8, 2021 International Women’s Day this…
International Women’s Day Theme: Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world For immediate release Date: Monday,…
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UN Secretary-General Remarks to the opening of the high-level segment of the 46th regular session of the Human Rights Council
Date: Monday, February 22, 2021 Originally published on UN.org/sg Distinguished President of the Human Rights Council, Madam High Commissioner, Excellencies,…
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18 new leaders join bold global drive for gender equality: Organizations join forces ahead of landmark 2021 Generation Equality Forum
Date: Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Originally published on forum.generationequality.org Eighteen new organizations have stepped up to steer Generation Equality ‘Action…
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Closing remarks by Under Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the First Regular Session of the UN Women Executive Board
Date: Tuesday, February 16, 2021 [As delivered] Excellencies, colleagues, we have really been efficient with time today and yet we…
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Opening remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the UN Women Executive Board First Regular Session 2021
Building back green, equitable, gender-responsive and inclusive Date: Monday, February 15, 2021 [As delivered] Thank you, Mr. President, Excellencies. I…
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A new intelligence paradigm: how the emerging use of technology can achieve sustainable development (if done responsibly)
Every new year offers an opportunity for reflection. It is a time to set new goals and revisit old ones….
International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Time to unite, fund and act to end female genital mutilation…
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Ireland Minister of State for Overseas Development Aid and the Diaspora commits to deepening Irish Aid partnership with UN Women
Date: Friday, January 29, 2021 Originally published by the Department of Foreign Affaris of Ireland Minister of State for Overseas…