Tag Archives: Latin America

Art and commitment mix in vibrant hues to end violence against women

There are now 71 artists from all over Latin America and the Caribbean who have formed a regional network to support the UNiTE to End Violence against Women campaign, using their artistry to raise awareness.

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UN Women calls for urgent and effective action against femicide

In a statement, Acting Head of UN Women and Assistant Secretary-General Lakshmi Puri welcomes mounting global momentum to end gender-related killings and urges States to take bold and swift action to implement international agreements.

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Speech by Michelle Bachelet on “Gender-Motivated Killings of Women, Including Femicide”

Speech by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women on “Gender-Motivated Killings of Women, Including Femicide” at a CSW57 side event on 8 March, 2013

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