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Over the past five years, the de facto authorities have issued more than 100 decrees targeting women and girls, institutionalizing discrimination and stripping them of their fundamental rights – with ...

Women’s organizations, often the last remaining lifeline for Afghan women and girls, are struggling to survive under the combined pressure of aid cuts, and employment and movement restrictions.

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The digital world promised connection and empowerment, and UN Women is committed to ensuring that women and girls benefit equally from the digital revolution. Whether through our work at the global ...

What is happening to women in Sudan? This FAQ explains how Sudan’s war is affecting women and girls, including rising sexual violence, displacement, and lack of access to basic services. It explores ...

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Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Press release: Aid cuts dismantle women’s organizations ...

New York – On 8 March 2026, International Women’s Day, UN Women issues a global alert: Justice systems meant to uphold rights and the rule of law are failing women and girls everywhere. Women globally ...

Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Press release: Aid cuts dismantle women’s organizations ...

Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Press release: Aid cuts dismantle women’s organizations ...

Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Explainer: Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load Press release: Aid cuts dismantle women’s organizations ...