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International Girls in ICT Day was celebrated today, 26 April 2018, around the globe at thousands of events organized to inspire girls and young women to consider careers in the information and communication technology (ICT) sector.
The day is…
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The United Nations agency behind World Intellectual Property Day is calling for greater participation of women in the field of innovation and creativity to reap maximum benefits for society.
“At present, humanity is not realizing its full…
| Poverty Eradication, Women
The Good Shepherd International Foundation (GSSI Foundation) is releasing their newest documentary, "Mahila: a Women's Movement Rising," on March 8th International Women's Day, to celebrate the power of women helping each other and to support a…
| Poverty Eradication, Women
The Good Shepherd International Foundation (GSSI Foundation) is releasing their newest documentary, "Mahila: a Women's Movement Rising," on March 8th International Women's Day, to celebrate the power of women helping each other and to support a…
| Women
This year, the International Women’s Day comes on the heels of unprecedented global movement for women’s rights, equality and justice. The celebration of the Day has taken the form of global marches and campaigns, including #MeToo and #TimesUp in…
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Women are at the centre of Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS). While women live longer than men and have higher rates of disability and chronic health problems, they are also the primary providers of LTSS. The vast majority of both direct paid…
| Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
| Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
| Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
Introduction
Innovative approaches are necessary to increase the leadership of young women with vulnerable backgrounds, to eradicate poverty and prevent forced trafficking.
Our research revealed that a large number of young women age 17-22 are not…
| Disabilities, Women
In conflicts and disasters, women and girls with disabilities face enormous challenges for survival. The adversities faced in crisis due to gender are exacerbated by limits to mobility and communication. At a side event, in conjunction with the UN…
| Disabilities, Women
In conflicts and disasters, women and girls with disabilities face enormous challenges for survival. The adversities faced in crisis due to gender are exacerbated by limits to mobility and communication. At a side event, in conjunction with the UN…
| Poverty Eradication, Women, Youth
After years of improvement, youth unemployment is set to rise in 2016. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), the global youth unemployment rate will reach 13.1 per cent in 2016 and remain at that level through to 2017. As a…