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UN News Centre - Women, Children, Population
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A world of news from the world organization.
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UN Women to focus on boosting economic empowerment and political roles
The head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today said that her priority this year is to enhance the economic empowerment and political participation of women and called for the support of the international community and the entire UN system to ensure success.
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Italy must urgently act to end violence against women, UN rights expert says
Italy must do more to protect women from violence and urgently address the underlying structural causes of gender inequality and discrimination, an independent United Nations human rights expert warned after visiting the country.
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UNICEF appeals for nearly $1.3 billion to assist children in 2012
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) appealed today for $1.28 billion to provide humanitarian assistance to children in over 25 countries this year, with nearly one-third of the total amount earmarked for the crisis in the Horn of Africa.
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Women's education ‘smartest global investment,' Ban tells World Economic Forum
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called today on business leaders attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to increase their investment in women's education and health to ensure their well-being and encourage their participation in the world economy.
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UN and South-east Asian nations partner to end violence against women and children
Representatives from the United Nations and South-east Asian nations have teamed up to explore ways to address the multifaceted issue of violence against women and children in the region, holding a two-day meeting aimed at strengthening measures against the problem.
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On eve of quake's anniversary, Haitian children see some progress - UNICEF
Two years after an earthquake flattened Haiti, the country's children are slowly experiencing improvements in their living standards despite continuing challenges, a United Nations report announced today.
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Senegalese singer Youssou N'Dour steps down as UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Renowned Senegalese musician Youssou N'Dour has temporarily stepped down from his role as a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) as he embarks on campaigning as a candidate in his country's presidential elections, the agency has reported.
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