Tag Archives: rights

(English) Zimbabweans say yes to new Constitution strong on gender equality and women’s rights

(English) With general elections approaching, Zimbabwean women hope to see women’s representation grow in Parliament, which is also mandated by the new Constitution approved by referendum in March.

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Trabajadoras y trabajadores domesticos acceden a derechos en Brasil

(English) On the occasion of the enactment of a new law granting equal rights to domestic workers last week, UN Women launched a study on the positive impact of formalizing such employment, both for Brazil’s economy and for the country’s efforts to reduce poverty.

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Las trabajadoras domésticas también cuentan: asegurar la protección, respetar los derechos

(English) At a side event on 11 March, UN Women launched a new briefing kit on laws and services for domestic workers and highlighted the need for more coherent, gender-sensitive and rights-based migration and labour policies, as well as accountability and compliance.

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