A new report reveals Afghanistan has descended deeper into an already alarming hunger crisis, exacerbated by drought, increasing displacement, rising food prices, the COVID-19 pandemic and economic decline, with 18.8 million people, close to half the population, now facing acute hunger - an almost 30% increase from the same time last year. “People in many parts of Afghanistan are resorting to extreme measures just to put food on the table – they’re selling the few assets they have, making tough … [Read more...] about New report reveals almost half of Afghans now face acute hunger, CARE warns of increased risks of women and girls
Online lies lead to fear of safety among girls: New report by Plan International
False information online has left one in five girls (20%) feeling physically unsafe, according to The Truth Gap, a new report by Plan International. The research includes a landmark survey of over 26,000 girls and young women from 26 countries, which also found that exposure to lies and mistruths are having a profound impact on how they engage with issues ranging from COVID-19 to politics. Plan International, which says the findings lay bare the ‘real life consequences’ of … [Read more...] about Online lies lead to fear of safety among girls: New report by Plan International
Japan funds to support WFP resume its nutritional support for refugee mothers and their children in Egypt
A US$500,000 grant from the Government of Japan will allow the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to resume its nutritional assistance for pregnant and nursing refugee mothers and their children under two. WFP will use the funds to provide nutritional assistance to 4,200 refugee mothers and their children under two over the next four months. To be eligible for assistance, refugee mothers must get regular medical check-ups during pregnancy and after childbirth at WFP partner hospitals in … [Read more...] about Japan funds to support WFP resume its nutritional support for refugee mothers and their children in Egypt
Protection measures needed for Haitians on the Move: UN Agencies
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the UN Human Rights Office (OHCHR) call on states to refrain from expelling Haitians without proper assessment of their individual protection needs, to uphold the fundamental human rights of Haitians on the move, and to offer protection mechanisms or other legal stay arrangements for more effective access to regular migration pathways. The four agencies also … [Read more...] about Protection measures needed for Haitians on the Move: UN Agencies
UNESCO invites G20 Ministers to join efforts to fight for gender equality
UNESCO has participated in the first-ever G20 ministerial conference on women’s empowerment, chaired by Elena Bonetti, Italian Minister for Equal Opportunities and Family. Gender equality ministers from G20 countries and representatives from international organizations (UNESCO, UN Women, ILO, OECD), the business community, academia and civil society gathered in Santa Margherita Ligure on 26 August 2021. The historic meeting was the first of its kind, building on the numerous G20 gender … [Read more...] about UNESCO invites G20 Ministers to join efforts to fight for gender equality
World Bank supports Albanian women to gain greater access to global digital jobs market
A new World Bank initiative, “Digital Jobs Albania” will help women in Albania gain better access to online work opportunities and connect with the global economy. The initiative will provide intensive 3-month training in digital skills for women aged 16-35 years, empowering them to access online freelancer job opportunities in graphic design, web development and digital marketing. The emergence of online freelancer job markets is creating new opportunities for Albanians to connect with … [Read more...] about World Bank supports Albanian women to gain greater access to global digital jobs market
Apply today! Get a chance to be the British High Commissioner to India for a day | Deadline: 22 September 2021
The British High Commission invites applications from Indian women aged 18 to 23 for a chance to head the diplomatic mission for a day. The pan-India competition is being organised to celebrate the International Day of the Girl Child. To apply to be ‘High Commissioner for a Day’, applicants must record and upload a one-minute video on ‘how can young people best support tackling the global challenge of climate change? ’ The video must be shared on either Twitter, Facebook or Instagram by … [Read more...] about Apply today! Get a chance to be the British High Commissioner to India for a day | Deadline: 22 September 2021
Comic Relief awarded £2 Million to Specialist Projects enabling Women and Girls to reach their full potential
Comic Relief, in partnership with The Scottish Government, awarded 10 new Levelling the Field investments totalling £2,083,678 to organisations working in Malawi, Rwanda and Zambia. They will deliver Sport for Change projects that enable women and girls to reach their full potential. All organisations have also been awarded additional funds to enable them to participate in cohort wide learning activities and need-led organisational strengthening. All projects funded are working towards at … [Read more...] about Comic Relief awarded £2 Million to Specialist Projects enabling Women and Girls to reach their full potential
COVID-19: Service-minded women promoting peace in the home and world
The Women’s Leadership track of the Global Peace Convention highlighted the critical role of women in navigating the unique challenges of this time. The Plenary and Best Practices Workshop showcased the diversity and power of service-minded women working together towards peace. Members of the Global Peace Women (GPW) International Advisory Council addressed the sobering realities of more than a year since the outbreak of the global pandemic, recognizing the heroic efforts of women around the … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Service-minded women promoting peace in the home and world
UNAIDS assists CAR to address gender inequality in AIDS response
The Central African Republic's government, with the help of the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), has conducted a thorough assessment of the gender dimensions of the HIV epidemic and response in the country. The assessment report, which was discussed and adopted during the national workshop on gender and HIV, warned that women, girls and key populations are being left behind in the recent progress made against HIV in the country. HIV prevalence is highest among sex … [Read more...] about UNAIDS assists CAR to address gender inequality in AIDS response
