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Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women
Dec 7, 2023 · Ending violence against women is everyone’s business. Here are ten ways you can make a difference, safely and effectively. The article includes links to useful resources and helplines should you be worried about a woman or girl's safety.
In Focus: War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls
24 February, 2023 marks one year since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Over the past twelve months, the conflict has inflicted untold suffering on the Ukrainian people, with thousands of lives claimed, millions displaced and crucial civilian infrastructure decimated. From heightened trafficking and gender-based violence to the loss of …
Artificial Intelligence and gender equality - UN Women
May 22, 2024 · The world has a gender equality problem, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) mirrors the gender bias in our society. Although globally more women are accessing the internet every year, in low-income countries, only 20 per cent are connected. The gender digital divide creates a data gap that is reflected in the gender bias in AI. Who creates AI …