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Contents:
* International Day of Rural Women theme: Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All
* UN Women Statement for International Day of the Girl Child
* I am Generation Equality: Nidhi Mayurika, young innovator and space enthusiast
* From where I stand: Learning sessions gave me the courage to aim for a career as a police officer and end illegal behaviour against women
* Addressing the digital gender divide in Africa through the African Girls Can Code Initiative
* Math olympic medalist Adelina Andrei: It is very important to contribute to the empowerment of women and girls by example
* From where I stand: “I want to leave a significant imprint in the society”
* Sima Bahous of Jordan sworn in as Executive Director of UN Women
* What does gender equality look like today?
* Generation Equality commitment-makers unveiled during Action Coalitions Convening at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly




** International Day of Rural Women theme: Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 08:00 pm
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This year, the International Day of Rural Women (15 October), puts a spotlight on “ Rural Women Cultivating Good Food for All .”
Established by the UN General Assembly in its resolution 62/136 of 18 December 2007, this international day recognizes “the critical role and contribution of rural women, including indigenous women, in enhancing agricultural and rural development, improving food security and eradicating rural...
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** UN Women Statement for International Day of the Girl Child ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 03:11 pm
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On this International Day of the Girl, let us work together to ensure that girls are connected, supported and empowered so that we are co-leading the journey of digital transformation.
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** I am Generation Equality: Nidhi Mayurika, young innovator and space enthusiast ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 11:36 am
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Nidhi Mayurika is a 17-year-old student from Bangalore, India, who is a three-time winner of the NASA Ames Space Settlement Contest. Nidhi is a space enthusiast and wants to create awareness about climate action using a scientific approach.
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** From where I stand: Learning sessions gave me the courage to aim for a career as a police officer and end illegal behaviour against women ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 11:06 am
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Jesmin Aktar lives in a village of Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh. She regularly attends UN Women's "Shanti Khana" [Multi-Purpose Women's Centre – MPWC] learning sessions and is dedicated to improving her life by pursuing a challenging job and contributing to society.
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** Addressing the digital gender divide in Africa through the African Girls Can Code Initiative ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 10:03 am
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As we celebrate International Day of the Girl Child, we hear from some of the participants of the African Girls Can Code Initiative as they share what they learned on this journey, and how they are using their newfound skills to benefit their communities.
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** Math olympic medalist Adelina Andrei: It is very important to contribute to the empowerment of women and girls by example ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 09:55 am
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In the Republic of Moldova, few girls and women decide to study hard sciences or information technology (IT). The barriers they face at cultural, social or educational levels prevent them from advancing in their careers and becoming experts in fields where they are usually underrepresented.
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** From where I stand: “I want to leave a significant imprint in the society” ([link removed])
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Oct 07, 2021 08:37 am
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Roa’a Al-Fased, 14, works to empower adolescent girls in her community in Jordan through promoting access to sexual and reproductive health services and raising awareness on gender-based violence.
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** Sima Bahous of Jordan sworn in as Executive Director of UN Women ([link removed])
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Oct 06, 2021 03:15 pm
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Ms. Sima Bahous, of Jordan, took the oath of office as the Executive Director of UN Women during a ceremony today in New York presided over by the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
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** What does gender equality look like today? ([link removed])
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Oct 06, 2021 11:02 am
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A new global analysis of progress on gender equality and women’s rights shows women and girls remain disproportionately affected by the socioeconomic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling with disproportionately high job and livelihood losses, education disruptions and increased burdens of unpaid care work. Women’s health services, poorly funded even before the pandemic, faced major disruptions, undermining women’s sexual and reproductive health. And despite women’s central role in responding to COVID-19, including as front-line health workers, they are still largely bypassed for leadership positions they deserve. We’re breaking down some of the findings from the report, and calling for the action needed to accelerate progress.
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** Generation Equality commitment-makers unveiled during Action Coalitions Convening at the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly ([link removed])
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Oct 05, 2021 11:10 am
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On 29 September, diverse actors convened against the backdrop of the 76th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to unveil and celebrate the impressive list of Generation Equality Commitment Makers, who have made over 1,000 commitments to advance gender equality, and to discuss strategies to ensure the robust execution and global accountability of these commitments over the coming five years.
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