In Nairobi, UN chief Guterres marks International Women’s Day, hails Kenya’s role in multilateralism: The richness, welfare and prosperity of countries depend on the full integration of women in the development process, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said today, commemorating International Women’s Day at a ceremony in Nairobi as part of his visit … [Read more...] about In Nairobi, UN chief Guterres marks International Women’s Day, hails Kenya’s role in multilateralism
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Special Envoy Djinnit: on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I recommit for an active participation of women in political and peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region
Special Envoy Djinnit: on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I recommit for an active participation of women in political and peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region: On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the United Nations Special Envoy for the Great Lakes region, Said Djinnit, calls on the stakeholders of the region to ensure that women … [Read more...] about Special Envoy Djinnit: on the occasion of the International Women’s Day, I recommit for an active participation of women in political and peace processes in Africa’s Great Lakes region
Honoring Egyptian Women’s Voices on International Women’s Day
Honoring Egyptian Women’s Voices on International Women’s Day: On the occasion of March 8, International Women’s Day, the U.S. Embassy in Cairo convened a symposium to celebrate the publication of the book Daughters of the Nile. Compiled by Professor Samia Spencer of Auburn University, Daughters of the Nile features the stories of 38 Egyptian women whose bold visions … [Read more...] about Honoring Egyptian Women’s Voices on International Women’s Day
Merck marks ‘International Women’s Day’ with the launch of ‘More than a Mother’ campaign and ‘STEM program for Women and Girls’ for the first time in Liberia
Merck marks ‘International Women’s Day’ with the launch of ‘More than a Mother’ campaign and ‘STEM program for Women and Girls’ for the first time in Liberia: Merck celebrates ‘International Women’s Day’ with Her Excellency, Madam Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, President of Liberia; ‘Merck More than a Mother‘ campaign for the first time in Liberia … [Read more...] about Merck marks ‘International Women’s Day’ with the launch of ‘More than a Mother’ campaign and ‘STEM program for Women and Girls’ for the first time in Liberia
Women’s rights in Africa – UN and African Union launch report ahead of International Women’s Day
Women’s rights in Africa – UN and African Union launch report ahead of International Women’s Day: The UN Human Rights Office today launched, together with the African Union and UN Women, a report into women’s rights in Africa. It is the first in a planned series about women’s human rights on the continent that will address various thematic issues. There have been … [Read more...] about Women’s rights in Africa – UN and African Union launch report ahead of International Women’s Day