Women worldwide live longer, healthier lives with better education: UN report
Oct 21, 2015, at 04:42 pm
New York, Oct 21 (IBNS):The lives of women and girls around the world have improved in several areas over the last 20 years but they continue to be victims of gender based discrimination and violence, according to a new report launched on Tuesday by the United Nations.
Security Council renews commitment to resolution on women, peace and security
Oct 14, 2015, at 01:50 pm
New York, Oct 14 (IBNS): Marking the 15th anniversary the adoption of the United Nations Security Council's resolution 1325, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Tuesday declared his commitment to the inclusion of women in peace-building processes, while the Council adopted a new text by which it decided to integrate women, peace and security concerns across all country-specific situations on its agenda, within relevant contexts.
Peace endures when women can participate meaningfully in peace talks: UN report
Oct 13, 2015, at 02:20 pm
New York, Oct 13 (IBNS): A new report on women, peace and security, launched on Monday to coincide with the 15th anniversary of the landmark United Nations Security Council resolution on the issue, highlights the important gains to be made by the greater empowerment of women in peacebuilding efforts.
UN focuses on adolescent girls as part of drive towards equality for all by 2030
Oct 12, 2015, at 01:54 pm
New York, Oct 12 (IBNS): The newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) offer an opportunity for a global commitment to breaking intergenerational transmission of poverty, violence, exclusion and discrimination – and realizing our vision of a life of dignity for all, United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon declared, marking the International Day of the Girl Child.
Afghan refugee teacher honoured with UN award for efforts to educate girls
Sep 16, 2015, at 02:28 pm
New York, Sept 16 (IBNS): Afghan refugee teacher Aqeela Asifi, who has dedicated her life to bringing education to refugee girls in Pakistan, has been named as the winner of the United Nations annual Nansen Award.
UN experts urge Sudan to overturn 'outrageous conviction' for indecent dressing
Aug 29, 2015, at 03:03 pm
New York, Aug 29 (IBNS): A group of independent United Nations human rights experts have voiced alarm after a female Sudanese student was sentenced to public flogging and a heavy fine for charges of "indecent dressing," while another received a hefty fine for the same charges, and urged that the convictions be overturned immediately.
UN urges greater action to combat sexual violence
Apr 25, 2014, at 05:06 pm
New York, Apr 25 (IBNS): Despite unprecedented political momentum to fight rape in war zones, sexual violence remains a global crime affecting women, men and children in more than 20 countries, a senior United Nations official announced on Thursday urging greater action at the regional and national levels.
UN urges UK to address violence against women
Apr 17, 2014, at 05:51 pm
New York, Apr 17 (IBNS): Violence against women remains a pervasive challenge in the United Kingdom and a more comprehensive and targeted response is needed to address the scourge, an independent United Nations human rights expert said on Wednesday after a two-week mission to the country.
Ban hails role of women in achieving world free of landmines
Apr 05, 2014, at 06:10 pm
New York, Apr 5 (IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon is calling for greater measures to involve more women at higher levels in mine action, stressing their vital role in advancing the vision of a world free of landmines.
UN to probe violence against women in UK
Apr 01, 2014, at 06:11 pm
New York, Apr 1 (IBNS): Domestic and sexual violence, sexual bullying and harassment, forced and early marriages, and female genital mutilation – all these issues and more will be on the docket as the United Nations expert tasked with monitoring violence against women launched her first mission in the United Kingdom.