Gender equality
Japan will soon get its first female Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a move that has sparked mixed reactions from women's rights advocates in the country. Takaichi's appointment has been met with both hope and skepticism, as her views on women's empowerment and equality are
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Rescue efforts in earthquake-stricken Afghanistan continue to be hampered by challenging terrain, and women and girls, who make up a disproportionate number of the victims, are facing an unprecedented crisis. With shelters destroyed, livelihoods lost, and basic infrastructure destroyed, the already fragile position of women and girls in Afghanistan has
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Democracy's values, such as participation, equality, and respect for rights, are finding expression in unexpected places, including in video games. The United Nations has been working with video games for over two decades, using them as educational tools to raise awareness, teach rights, and promote values central to
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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the United Nations Resident Commissioner in Nigeria have emphasized the need for hate-free speech and ethical politics in the country, highlighting the critical role of these ideals in strengthening democratic institutions and promoting gender equality. The call was made during a roundtable discussion
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With investments in gender equality, girls are more likely to complete school, and maternal mortality has declined by nearly 40 per cent between 2000 and 2023. However, an unprecedented backlash on women's rights, shrinking civic space, and growing defunding of gender equality initiatives threaten hard-won gains. If current
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More than 351 million women and girls are at risk of living in extreme poverty by 2030 if current trends persist. This alarming statistic is a stark reminder of the world's retreat from gender equality, with none of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) targets on track to
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The Government of Canada continues to promote economic development in Quebec's regions through festivals and events, as demonstrated by the recent announcement of a non-repayable contribution of $442,098 for the M.A.D. Festival. This funding, announced by Marie-Gabrielle Menard, Member of Parliament for Hochelaga-Rosemont and Parliamentary
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The Canada Economic Development (CED) has announced a non-repayable contribution of $442,098 to support the M.A.D. Festival, a flagship event in Montréal, Quebec. This funding is part of the Quebec Economic Development Program, aimed at helping communities seize economic development and diversification opportunities. The M.A.D.
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On August 19, 2025, Chinese Ambassador Wang Xuefeng met with Danish Minister for Environment and Gender Equality Heunicke, marking a significant development in the bilateral relationship between the two nations. During the meeting, they discussed various areas of cooperation, including environmental protection, water resource utilization, and global gender equality. China
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Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Albert Mavunga, has called on traditional leaders to take a leading role in combating drug and substance abuse, ending child marriages, and promoting education and gender equality. Speaking during the installation of Chief Mvuthu in Victoria Falls, Mavunga highlighted the growing threat
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The Government of Zimbabwe has urged traditional leaders to take a leading role in addressing pressing issues such as drug and substance abuse, child marriages, and promoting education and gender equality. Deputy Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Albert Mavunga, made this appeal during the installation of Chief Mvuthu
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Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has announced plans to strengthen and monitor systems that promote gender equality and women empowerment in South Africa over the next five years. At the launch of Women's Month 2025, the Minister outlined crucial developments aimed at institutionalising gender-responsive governance, including the Promotion of Women&
