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In 2006, Nicole Kidman became a UN goodwill ambassador; she later donated $500,000 to efforts fighting violence against women

Nicole Kidman became a UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador in 2006, focusing on women's issues. She later announced a significant donation to combat violence against women. Her work now continues with UN Women, highlighting human rights violations. Kidman's advocacy aims to raise global awareness and promote change.

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A 10-Year-Old Was Trafficked From Peru to Ecuador as a Bride. Her Case Exposes a Regional Pattern

Ecuador rescued a trafficked 10-year-old bride; her captor was freed, then a prosecutor faced review. See what the data says.

Latin Times

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen: UN agency

Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice monthly. Taliban decrees have systematically dismantled women's rights since August 2021. Girls remain banned from secondary education and women from university. Nearly three-quarters feel unsafe without a male guardian, fueling isolation. Economic participation is minimal, with only seven…

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One million women lost access to humanitarian support in past 18 months, UN report says

‘Organizations that have kept women and girls alive through the world’s worst crises risk becoming another casualty of war’ a UN Women chief says

The Guardian - US

At least 1 million women have lost access to aid after funding cuts, UN says

The U.N. women's agency says at least 1 million have lost access to access to humanitarian aid and other critical support as a result of budget cuts over the last 18 months

The Independent UK

Why women are most at risk during an Ebola outbreak - especially if they’re pregnant

The dire situation forces many women into impossible decisions

The Independent UK

UN warns women in public life face increasingly sophisticated online violence

UN Women report says AI, anonymity and lack of effective laws are increasing the risks of engaging in digital spaces

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'Virtual rape': AI and deepfakes are silencing women in public life, UN report

More than 41% of women said they had self-censored on social media to avoid abuse, while 19% had pulled back from speaking out in a professional context.

Euronews

Over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN Women report estimates

From becoming the head of a household and facing challenges linked to housing and land rights, to restricted access to essential healthcare and reproductive services, how are women disproportionately affected by war?

Euronews

Urgent action needed to prevent surge in digital violence in Africa, experts say

A huge rise in internet users under the age of 30 has fuelled an increase in online violence against women and girls with devastating real-life effects, activists say

The Guardian - UK

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

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US Under Trump Stands Alone Against UN Women's Rights Resolution As Vote Passes 37–1 To Cheers

The US was the only nation to vote against a landmark gender-equality document at the UN's women's rights body, leading to a standing ovation from 37 nations.

International Business Times UK

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

AAP

Will UN plans to transform the way it works ‘throw equality under the bus’?

Many of those attending the world’s largest meeting on women’s rights in New York this week are primed to defend the two key UN agencies that protect women and girls around the world

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The Independent UK

Women in South Africa take up guns and martial arts for protection against gender violence

Women in South Africa are turning to guns and martial arts for self-defense in a country where rates of gender-based violence are extremely high

The Conversation

US turns its back on global efforts for women and children terrorized by violence and conflict

The Trump administration’s recent announcement that it is withdrawing from 66 international organizations and treaties is another blow to the global system where all countries unite to share concerns, agree on rules of conduct and determine agendas for collective action.

The Guardian - UK

UN distances itself from International Women’s Day website winning corporate partnerships

Sainsbury’s, Barclays and University College London have all drawn on themes created by IWD site run by London business with no link to UN

The Conversation

AI tools are being used to subject women in public life to online violence

The era of AI-assisted online violence is no longer looming. It has arrived. And it is reshaping the threat landscape for women who work in the public sphere around the world.

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The Guardian - UK

In this age of authoritarians, online abuse of women is soaring – and it’s leading to ‘real-world’ violence

Our UN report reveals the link between the online misogyny and offline crimes that are hounding women out of public life, says Julie Posetti, lead author of a new report published by UN Women

The Independent UK

UN agency reports rise in violence against women journalists and activists linked to online abuse

UN Women partners has published a new study that found more than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and activists have reported violence online

Euronews

UN calls for recommitment to Women, Peace and Security agenda 25 years on

On the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda, a photo exhibition by UN Women and EEAS in Brussels celebrates women at the heart of peace processes.

The Guardian - UK

Conflict, aid cuts and equality backlash causing ‘stagnation and regression’ of women’s rights – UN

Report calls on governments to commit to renewed action at general assembly in New York, saying ‘a different path is still possible’

Euronews

How UN’s women-only AI school wants to tackle gender inequality in AI

UN Women is trying to ensure women aren’t left behind in the artificial intelligence revolution by educating ‘feminist leaders’ on how to build and use AI for social change.

The Mary Sue

‘Let the restaurant know’: Houston woman hands server her debit card. Then the server lifts her name off it

A Texas woman says a brunch with her female friends took an uncomfortable turn after they paid their tabs. She’s convinced the server lifted their names off their debit cards.

Euronews

'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest as NGOs face closure

Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon.

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