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Making UN Women "fit and funded for purpose"
Monday, July 6, 2015
More than 40 governments voiced their support for UN Women and dozens announced new funding commitments during a special pledging event for the organization on 1 July, during the 2015 annual session of its Executive Board at UN Headquarters in New York.
Building the leaders of tomorrow: preparing young women in Latin America and the Caribbean
Thursday, January 17, 2013
To boost their leadership and political engagement, 80 young women from 25 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean attended a regional forum in Panama, organized by UN Women, UNDP and UNFPA.
UN Women welcomes the passage of the Domestic Violence Bill in the Maldives
Sunday, April 15, 2012
The United Nations has welcomed the passage of a bill to address domestic violence in the Maldives. The successful vote is a testament to the passion, optimism and dedication of those in the political parties, ministries, and non-government and community organizations who have worked to reach this goal.