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Women's rights are under attack 30 years after leaders adopted a blueprint for equality, UN says
Thirty years after world leaders adopted a historic blueprint to achieve gender equality, a new United Nations report says women’s and girls’ rights are under attack and gender discrimination is deeply embedded in economies and societies.
'Backlash on gender equality': Women's rights regress in quarter of all countries - UN
Women's rights regressed in a quarter of countries around the world, according to a report published by UN Women, due to factors ranging from climate change to democratic backsliding.
Women's rights face unprecedented threats worldwide, UN study finds
The rights of women and girls around the world are facing a multitude of threats, according to a UN study released on Thursday ahead of International Women's Day on March 8. These "unprecedented, growing threats worldwide" include higher levels of discrimination,
UN report finds women's rights weakened in quarter of all countries
"The weakening of democratic institutions has gone hand in hand with backlash on gender equality," the report said, adding that "anti-rights actors are actively undermining long-standing consensus on key women's rights issues.
Women's rights under attack amid democratic erosion: UN
As democratic institutions worldwide have weakened, so have women's rights, according to a report from UN Women. The head of the UN said instead of mainstreaming equal rights, the world was mainstreaming misogyny.
Are You Hindering Your Retirement By Not Investing In Gender Equality?
As we celebrate Women's History Month and the fight for equality, have you considered investing in gender equality with your ...
Comment: Why companies can’t afford to wait another century for gender equality
As we mark International Women’s Day, we do so in an era of extraordinary transformation. The world stands at a crossroads, ...
Shaping Tomorrow: Empowering Women Today - Celebrating International Women’s Day 2025 and Advancing Equality for All
"The empowerment of women and girls is fundamental to achieving a just and peaceful world. As we work toward the Sustainable ...
'GAA can lead gender equality campaign' - Meyler
Tyrone star Conor Meyler's own GAA career is on hold because of injury but he is at the forefront of the campaign for gender equality in Irish sport.
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Women's Day 2025: Role, importance, perks of gender equality in 2025
Women's Day is around the corner, and it's time to celebrate women and their journey towards a successful career of their ...
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Senate pledges 35% affirmative action for women, vows to remove barriers to gender equality
The Senate has pledged its commitment to ensuring 35% affirmative action for women in parliament and across governance processes. Speaking ...
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How Australia is advancing gender equality in the Indo-Pacific
Women’s rights and protections are regressing on the international stage, from the Taliban’s erasure of women from public ...
'Women don't need to be fixed': Researcher points to systemic issue for cause of gender inequality
"Women are the problem"—this unspoken narrative has been circulating in the world of work for decades. Countless initiatives ...
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International Women's Day: SG Marketing leaders driving leading the charge for gender equality
INTEARCTIVE sat down with women in leadership marketing roles to find out what's one bold step to marketing industry needs to ...
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Gender Equality Key to Indonesia's Development: Minister
Despite women's major role in Indonesia's development, there is still a huge gender gap that the country needs to address.
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Women, men must work together to achieve gender parity
To mark International Women's Day, Governor-General Sam Mostyn has called on women and men to work together to achieve ...