International Women's Day
As the world marks International Women's Day on Wednesday, the United Nations has warned that the world is 300 years away from gender equality, with hard-won progress toward the goal "vanishing before our eyes." According to U.N. Secretary General António Guterres, "women's
International Women's Day
Deborah Gibbins, Chief Operating Officer at Mary Kay, emphasizes the critical role technology plays in all aspects of business, particularly for women entrepreneurs. With 37% of women worldwide lacking internet access, the digital divide poses significant challenges to women's participation in the global economy. Mary Kay is committed
International Women's Day
The Moroccan government, in partnership with the United Nations Organization for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, has signed a protocol to promote decent work and improve women's participation in the labor market. The agreement, signed by the Minister of Economic Integration, Mr. Younes Skouri, and the
International Women's Day
On International Women's Day, the Michigan Democratic Party (MDP) highlighted the state's vulnerable reproductive rights amidst the looming threat of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. Michigan's dormant abortion law from 1931 poses an existential risk to women's health and well-being,
International Women's Day
As Ethiopia celebrates International Women's Day, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is highlighting the urgent need to address gender-based violence and hate speech against women participating in the country's 2021 national elections. A recent study conducted by the EHRC in collaboration with the United Nations
International Women's Day
As we mark International Women's Day 2021, the urgent need to invest in women and women's leadership in strengthening gender equality and women's empowerment is more pressing than ever. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated dangers for the health, human rights, and well-being of women
International Women's Day
As the world marks International Women's Day on March 8, 2015, the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group highlights the importance of gender equality and women's empowerment in driving socio-economic development across the continent. The theme "Empowering Women - Empowering Economies: Make it Happen!" emphasizes
International Women's Day
In the run-up to International Women's Day on March 8, the African Development Bank has organized a series of events at its headquarters in Abidjan, highlighting the critical role of women in Africa's development. On Tuesday, March 3, the Transition Support Department (ORTS) held a brainstorming
International Women's Day
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and its Director-General, Kandeh K. Yumkella, have emphasized the crucial role women play in promoting economic growth and sustainable development in developing countries. According to Yumkella, women's access to knowledge, credit, markets, and energy can significantly contribute to economic growth and
International Women's Day
As International Women's Day marks its 100th anniversary, the National Committee for UN Women Canada is launching a series of events and media engagements to raise awareness about the ongoing struggles for women's rights and equality. President Almas Jiwani emphasizes the importance of this milestone, highlighting
