Monthly Archives: September 2012
Closing remarks by Michelle Bachelet at high level event on Strengthening Women’s Access to Justice
Closing remarks by Michelle Bachelet at high level event on Strengthening Women’s Access to Justice. New York, 24 September 2012.
Remarks by Michelle Bachelet at the General Assembly H4+ side event on progress of Secretary-General’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health
Remarks by Michelle Bachelet at the General Assembly H4+ side event on progress of Secretary-General’s Global Strategy for Women’s and Children’s Health. 24 September, New York.
Strengthening women’s access to justice to take centre stage at upcoming Session of UN General Assembly
On 24th September, on the occasion of the High-level Meeting on the Rule of Law, the Governments of Finland and South Africa, along with UN Women, will host a high level event focusing on women’s access to justice.
International Day of Peace
The International Day of Peace, commemorated each year on 21 of September, is an occasion to salute those around the world working to provide security and strive toward peace in some of the world’s most volatile and dangerous environments. In the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH), the Bangladeshi contingent is composed entirely of [...]
UN Women to Call for Protection of Women’s Rights Worldwide during 67th Session of the UN General Assembly
Globally, 139 constitutions include guarantees of gender equality, 125 countries outlaw domestic violence, and women have equal rights to own property in 115 countries and equal inheritance rights in 93 nations.
Partners in law: Legal help leads to brighter futures for Tajikistan’s rural women
For Maksad Nodirova , legal aid has meant more than a financial foothold in rural Tajikistan. It has helped her forge a path through trauma, disempowerment and loss – and emerge both a breadwinner and businesswoman. The 58-year old mother of five and wife of an ill husband, Maksad worked on cooperative farms for much [...]
