Radio Begum: A rare public space for women in Afghanistan
Women broadcasters gather at Radio Begum 90.1 FM in Afghanistan. Radio Begum: A rare public space for women in Afghanistan By Cristina Silveiro Women Every morning in Kabul, several cars…
“We can do more”: a woman who became a leader among local farmers in Tajikistan
When a new project to preserve traditional agricultural crops began in the Tajikabad region of Tajikistan, Sonya Kirgizova became one of its first participants. “We can do more”: a woman…
Lebanon ‘dragged back into turmoil’, UN envoy warns
Smoke rises in Beirut, Lebanon, following the outbreak of hostilities across the Middle East. Lebanon ‘dragged back into turmoil’, UN envoy warns Peace and Security Lebanon has been “dragged back…
Begum Station: A Lonely Female Voice on Afghanistan's Patriarchal Radio
The UNESCO-supported radio station has a team of about thirty women. Begum Station: A Lonely Female Voice on Afghanistan’s Patriarchal Radio Cristina Silveiro Women Every morning, several cars wander for…
Justice takes center stage: UN welcomes the world’s largest women’s rights event
Women who have been displaced by violence in northern Mozambique engage in peace and security training. Justice takes center stage: UN welcomes the world’s largest women’s rights event Women Women…
Middle East conflict spreads 'like wildfire'
Beirut after another airstrike. Middle East conflict spreads ‘like wildfire’ Peace and security Violence in the Middle East is on the rise, with reports of shelling and retaliatory strikes from…
UN: drone attack on the territory of Nakhichevan is a violation of the sovereignty of Azerbaijan
UN Secretariat building in New York. UN: drone attack on the territory of Nakhichevan is a violation of the sovereignty of Azerbaijan Peace and security The UN is “extremely concerned…
Women’s representation in parliament sees sluggish gains
Women parliamentary leaders unite for gender equality and peace at the 15th Summit of Women Speakers of Parliament in Geneva. . Women’s representation in parliament sees sluggish gains Women Women…
INTERVIEW | How the UN is supporting Afghanistan in the face of regional escalation and severe resource shortages
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On day seven of Middle East war, no let-up in suffering
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