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UN Women to focus on boosting economic empowerment and political roles
UN Women, Children, and Population - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:00
The head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today said that her priority this year is to enhance the economic empowerment and political participation of women and called for the support of the international community and the entire UN system to ensure success.
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Italy must urgently act to end violence against women, UN rights expert says
UN Women, Children, and Population - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 00:00
Italy must do more to protect women from violence and urgently address the underlying structural causes of gender inequality and discrimination, an independent United Nations human rights expert warned after visiting the country.
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UNICEF appeals for nearly $1.3 billion to assist children in 2012
UN Women, Children, and Population - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 00:00
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) appealed today for $1.28 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to children in over 25 countries this year, with nearly one-third of the total amount earmarked for the crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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Women's education smartest global investment,' Ban tells World Economic Forum
UN Women, Children, and Population - Thu, 01/26/2012 - 00:00
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today on business leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to increase their investment in women's education and health to ensure their well-being and encourage their participation in the world economy.
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