When Twinkle Khanna was growing up in Mumbai, women were not encouraged to speak their mind.
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New U.N. Report on Gender Equality: Turning Promises into Action
“It’s not about one goal, it’s about all goals,” said UN Women Executive Director Mlambo-Ngcuka who started her speech at a press conference on February 14 by sharing the concept of intersectionality featured in the latest report.
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How Parental Leave Policies Can Change the World
The hot topics of parental leave and gender equality in the workforce ignited thoughtful discussions and new solutions at a recent United Nations seminar.
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Let’s Get More Women in Innovation and Technology—Here’s How
UN Women and representatives from major companies came together for the Global Innovation Coalition for Change to devise solutions to empower girls in technology and innovation.
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How to Be in Charge of Your Finances and Your Future
For many professional women, managing finances seems like an uphill battle. Here’s how to do it right.
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Cultural Heritage and Women’s Rights
Karima Bennoune explains why cultural rights are women’s rights. Bennoune has received numerous awards, including the Dayton Literary Peace Prize (2014) for her recent book, “Your Fatwa …
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In Search of More Gender Equality at the UN
Numerous profiles of outstanding women have been compiled on the Woman Secretary General website. Yet, it is a man, António Guterres, who was elected by acclamation to be the new Secretary General.
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My Legacy as a Moroccan Woman
As an avant-garde Islamic feminist, Mernissi explains how illegitimate male domination is. Using the same religious and social grounds men use to oppress, Mernissi demonstrates how women have all the prerogative to conquer their rights and powers.
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