UN reproductive health agency appeals for $1.2 billion to support crisis-affected women and girls

New York: Amid rising humanitarian needs worldwide, the UN’s sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, on Tuesday launched a $1.2 billion appeal to support 66 million women, girls and young people in 65 countries affected by crisis.

Gender equality ‘champion’ Sima Sami Bahous to lead UN Women

New York: Secretary-General António Guterres described Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan, as “a champion for women and girls”, announcing on Monday her appointment to lead the UN’s gender equality and empowerment entity, UN Women.

More uniformed women in peace operations, ‘key priority’

New York: Increasing the participation of uniformed women in peace operations is a “key priority” for the United Nations, the head of peacekeeping told a High-Level Launch Event on Wednesday.

Women's rights face global pushback from conservativism, fundamentalism – UN experts warn

New York, June 23 (IBNS): Women’s rights are under threat from a “backlash” of conservatism and fundamentalism around the world, a United Nation panel warned on Friday.