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25 Nov 2016
In UAE's nuclear industry, gender ceilings don't exist
Women in the UAE continue to play a crucial role in the growth of our nation and its economy. The UAE's peaceful nuclear energy programme is a ...
energy // nuclear energy // UAE
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24 Nov 2016
Mainstreaming The Gender Dimension In India's Climate Change Discourse
The 4th Assessment Report of the Inter-governmental Panel on Climate Change released in 2007, unambiguously states that climate change is not ...
climate change // India // Gender mainstreaming
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21 Nov 2016
Abu Dhabi celebrates women in nuclear energy
Crucial topics were highlighted during the conference, including the current and future issues faced in the nuclear energy sector, gender equality ...
Khaleej Times // UAE // energy // nuclear energy
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21 Nov 2016
How Can Women Solve Climate Change?
Women have always been seen as weak and vulnerable, and it is no different when it comes to climate change. Women are almost often considered a charity case rather than active agents of change. But this narrative needs to change. It is true that women are differently impacted by climate change impacts. During the Young Feminists Day at the UN Climate Negotiations in Paris last year, Majandra...
Huffington Post // climate change // climate justice
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20 Nov 2016
Women have right to equality in all areas, says Luveni
Dr Luveni added climate change policies were gender-aware and provided equitable opportunities and value to both genders and the onus was on ...
Fiji // South Pacific // Pacific Islands // climate change // small island nations
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15 Nov 2016
Why internet use is low in Africa
A report says that lack of local content is among factors influencing Africa’s low internet adoption.
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15 Nov 2016
Press release: ITU and UN Women announce winners of the 2016 GEM-TECH Awards
The third annual GEM-TECH event showcases the key role ICTs play in advancing women’s empowerment worldwide
UN Women // GEM-TECH // technology for women // women's empowerment // gender digital divide
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15 Nov 2016
Op-ed: Making Paris Climate Change Agreement deliver for women and girls – the Marrakech opportunity
A truly transformational agenda on climate action and sustainable development with a historic gender equality compact was achieved in 2015. Parties to the Paris Agreement committed to take decisive action to arrest global warming and reduce greenhouse gas emissions and to respect, promote and consider their obligations on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls when addressing...
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15 Nov 2016
Making public transport safe for women and girls in Papua New Guinea
In Papua New Guinea, UN Women is implementing the Safe Public Transport for Women and Children programme, which will support efforts to end sexual harassment in public spaces, and ensure increased access to economic opportunities for women.
UN Women // transport
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14 Nov 2016
From where I stand: Francesca De Antoni
Francesca De Antoni, 31, is a UN Volunteer and a Programme Coordinator based in UN Women’s office in Mali for a project supported by the Peace Building Fund.