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In 2006, Nicole Kidman became a UN goodwill ambassador; she later donated $500,000 to efforts fighting violence against women

Nicole Kidman became a UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador in 2006, focusing on women's issues. She later announced a significant donation to combat violence against women. Her work now continues with UN Women, highlighting human rights violations. Kidman's advocacy aims to raise global awareness and promote change.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

A 10-Year-Old Was Trafficked From Peru to Ecuador as a Bride. Her Case Exposes a Regional Pattern

Ecuador rescued a trafficked 10-year-old bride; her captor was freed, then a prosecutor faced review. See what the data says.

Latin Times · Aug 19

Half of Afghan women rarely leave home as Taliban restrictions deepen: UN agency

Half of Afghan women now leave their homes only once or twice monthly. Taliban decrees have systematically dismantled women's rights since August 2021. Girls remain banned from secondary education and women from university. Nearly three-quarters feel unsafe without a male guardian, fueling isolation. Economic participation is minimal, with only seven…

The Economic Times · Aug 12

'Virtual rape': AI and deepfakes are silencing women in public life, UN report

More than 41% of women said they had self-censored on social media to avoid abuse, while 19% had pulled back from speaking out in a professional context.

Euronews · Apr 30

Over 38,000 women and girls killed in Gaza war, UN Women report estimates

From becoming the head of a household and facing challenges linked to housing and land rights, to restricted access to essential healthcare and reproductive services, how are women disproportionately affected by war?

Euronews · Apr 24

Urgent action needed to prevent surge in digital violence in Africa, experts say

A huge rise in internet users under the age of 30 has fuelled an increase in online violence against women and girls with devastating real-life effects, activists say

The Guardian - UK · Mar 30

No to the pushback: global spotlight on gender equality

The United Nations is hosting its largest annual gathering on gender equality against a backdrop of pushback to hard won rights being felt around the world.

AAP · Mar 13

US Under Trump Stands Alone Against UN Women's Rights Resolution As Vote Passes 37–1 To Cheers

The US was the only nation to vote against a landmark gender-equality document at the UN's women's rights body, leading to a standing ovation from 37 nations.

International Business Times UK · Mar 13

'Truth, not noise': ambassador backs gender data

Australia will continue to invest in gender data collection to monitor progress on efforts to advance gender equality and address disparities.

AAP · Mar 11

Will UN plans to transform the way it works ‘throw equality under the bus’?

Many of those attending the world’s largest meeting on women’s rights in New York this week are primed to defend the two key UN agencies that protect women and girls around the world

The Guardian - UK · Mar 8