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UN Women During her official visit to Mozambique from 24-26 May, and in the lead up to the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka meets women leaders, government officials, the donor community and youth activists to promote women’s leadership in the Women, Peace and Security agenda, and invites Mozambique to commit to Generation Equality Action Coalitions. At the meeting with Ms. Nyelete Mondlane Brooke, Minister of Gender, Children and Social Actions of Mozambique, Ms. Mlambo-Ngcuka commended the Ministry’s effor...

French President Macron reiterates support, solidarity with India French President Macron reiterates support, solidarity with India File Photo NEW DELHI : French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and reiterated the support and solidarity of the French people in the context of a particularly deadly COVID-19 epidemic wave in India. “In phone call with PM @NarendraModi, Prez @EmmanuelMacron highlighted that France would continue to stand by India to fight the pandemic together, with more support underway. The two lea...

We can only fight violence with deep-rooted and sustained efforts   20 We can only fight violence with deep-rooted and sustained efforts   The United Nations defines violence against women as ‘any act of gender-based violence that results in, or is likely to result in, physical, sexual, or mental harm or suffering to women, including threats of such acts, coercion or arbitrary deprivation of liberty, whether occurring in public or- -in private life. ’Population-level surveys based on reports from survivors provide the most accurate estimates of the prevalence of intimate partner violenc...

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  Unite to create and drive change for women’s rights. SPEAK OUT when you see violence – Be a Role Model. Before we blame other stakeholders’ inaction, ask yourself what you are doing to empower women and girls in your community and end violence. I am Generation Equality because… Women should not be treated as second-class citizens no matter our social status, health status or setting we live in; just like men, we are all human beings who deserve equal rights and dignity. I am a woman! If I don’t speak out for my rights and the rights of other women who are oppressed or excluded,...