Jaha's Journey: From FGM to UN Women Goodwill Ambassador

Gambian activist Jaha Dukureh is a survivor of female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced child marriage. As UN Women’s Regional Goodwill Ambassador for Africa, she is committed to ending FGM by mobilizing youth and raising awareness of the harmful practice. Listen to Jaha’s story and learn more about her campaign to end FGM: http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2018/3/in-the-words-of-jaha-duku…

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Side by Side -- Women, Peace and Security

Date: Sunday, 13 January 2013

Jointly developed by the Australian Government's Australian Civil-Military Centre and UN Women, "Side by Side -- Women, Peace and Security" explores how the international community has and can meet its commitments on women, peace and security. The 30-minute documentary features an introduction by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, as well as interviews with United Nations personnel, peacekeepers, mediators, humanitarian actors, policy makers and survivors of conflict. Read more…