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Violence against girls

Table of Contents 1 Violence against girls worldwide 1.1 North America 1.2 Latin America 1.3 The fight against violence 2 References Violence against girls worldwide Sexual and physical violence against adolescent girls is an enormous international problem, one that claims victims in practically every country and culture. The World Health Organization estimated in 2002 that […]

“Unfinished business – Women and girls front and centre beyond 2015” (May 2013)

Unfinished business – Women and girls front and centre beyond 2015 (May 2013) Gender equality and women’s rights are essential to achieving the unfinished business of the and accelerating development progress beyond 2015. matters in its own right as a driver of growth and as a prerequisite for improved development outcomes. Yet, there is no […]

Women in Science Data Tool

Table of Contents 1 Women in Science 2 Explore the Data for Countries Worldwide 3 See also 4 External Links 5 Try the Data Tool! Women in Science Scientists are tackling the challenges of sustainable development by spurring innovation and economic growth. But is this sector depriving itself of the potential of women? Although there […]

UNESCO Institute for Statistics

Table of Contents 1 Mission Statement 2 The UNESCO Institute for Statistics 3 Objectives 4 The Institute’s current work program 5 Resources 5.1 Fact sheets 5.2 Interviews 5.3 Articles 5.4 Publications 6 References 7 See also Mission Statement The UNESCO Institute for Statistics is the statistical branch of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]

UN Women Watch

Table of Contents 1 About UN Women Watch 2 UN System Observances for International Women’s Day 2014 3 Special online features 4 Links About UN Women Watch UN Women Watch, an inter-agency standing committee of the United Nations Inter-agency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE), is a unique and comprehensive web-based gateway to information […]

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Women’s Rights in the Arab World Poll – Thomson Reuters

The Women’s Rights in the Arab World Poll refers to the November 2013 survey by the Thomson Reuters Foundation that assessed and ranked 22 Arab states on the following indicators: violence against women, reproductive rights, treatment of women within the family, women’s integration into society, and attitudes towards a woman’s role in politics and the […]

United Nations Foundation

About the United Nations Foundation The United Nations Foundation links the UN’s work with others around the world, mobilizing the energy and expertise of business and non-governmental organizations to help the UN tackle issues including climate change, global health, peace and security, women’s empowerment, poverty eradication, energy access, and U.S.-UN relations. Learn more about our […]

The Asia Foundation

The Asia Foundation is a non-profit, non-governmental organization committed to the development of a peaceful, prosperous, just, and open Asia-Pacific region. The Foundation supports programs in Asia that help improve governance, law, and civil society; women’s empowerment; economic reform and development; and international relations. Drawing on more than 50 years of experience in Asia, the […]

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