1975 was declared International Women’s Year. 50 years on, the ‘revolution in our heads’ is still being fought
Australia was a trailblazer from the inception of International Women’s Year. But despite the gains, there are still forces ...
How Women Can Enter Politics And Drive Societal Change Through Local Government
Discover the different ways women can enter politics at the local level. Organizations like EMILY’S List and She Should Run ...
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UN pledges stronger support for gender equality, women's leadership in Tanzania
The United Nations has pledged to deepen its partnership with the Tanzanian government to advance gender equality and ...
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Australia's Pioneering Role in International Women's Year and Beyond
In 1972, the UN announced 1975 as International Women's Year (IWY), marking a global movement for women's rights. Australia, under Elizabeth Reid's leadership, played a key role in this historic push ...
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Institute for Women, Peace and Security Commemorates Anniversary of United Nations Peacemaking Framework
The Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security (GIWPS) celebrated the 25th anniversary of a United Nations (UN) resolution advancing gender-based justice during times of conflict at an event ...
U.N.'s global criminal court prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Taliban leader over persecution of women
The chief prosecutor of the U.N.'s International Criminal Court is seeking an arrest warrant for the Taliban chief for suspected crimes against humanity.
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How the Taliban restrict women's lives in Afghanistan
The Taliban authorities that rule Afghanistan have imposed a severe interpretation of Islamic law on the population, heavily ...
United Nations to Celebrate the Journey of a Mother Who Transformed Her Daughter into a Renowned Devotional Singer Tejaswini Sharma
Harsh Sharma from Panchkula (Haryana) has exemplified the true essence of Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for women ...