Gender Equality

Ursula von der Leyen is pushing EU member states to nominate women for the upcoming European Commission to ensure gender balance. With only nine countries proposing female candidates, von der Leyen’s efforts are critical for achieving equality in the Commission’s new lineup.

International Women's Day March 8 is a holiday that was born out of mass protests for women's rights and has undergone many changes over...

Kyiv, Ukraine - Ukrainian servicewomen have recently shed light on the array of challenges they face within the ranks of the Armed Forces of...

In a statement on International Women's Day, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken recognized the resilience, determination, and leadership of women and girls around the...

On Monday, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on world leaders to support a global vaccination plan against "Corona", including doubling vaccine production, and...

New Zealand Ambassador to Turkey: Giving my country the right to vote for the first time was a leap in political empowermentMany challenges still...

Dr. Zohal used to drive herself to work. But since the weekend, she has been taking a taxi to avoid reprisals from the Taliban, who...

“She leads for peace” is the new campaign of the United Nations Institute for Training & Research. Globally, the need for the active participation...

“Prosper through education and strengthen through the organization”, the words of the social reformer Sree Narayana Guru are gaining prominence in the contemporary world....

It is the world health day 2020! It is that special time of the year put aside to discuss current issues affecting health and...