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The head of the United Nations entity mandated to promote gender equality today said that her priority this year is to enhance the economic empowerment and political participation of women and called for the support of the international community and the entire UN system to ensure success.
The agency provided support to candidates, political parties, voters, electoral commissions and legislative efforts in more than 25 countries over the past year to ensure that more women voted and got elected. This year, UN Women will support women’s movements in 52 countries.
The National Assembly in Pakistan passed a new bill unanimously on January 19 to protect women’s rights in the region,allowing the work of Pakistan’s National Commission for Women to have ‘more teeth.’ The new bill is expected to pass easily through Pakistan’s Senate.
The goal for the bill is to hold back the tide in the growing incidence of domestic violence, honor crimes and acid violence in the Pakistan regions. Basic human rights for women under the law and in court will also be an important part of the goal as the National Commission for Women. Once the bill has been approved by the Senate, the Commission will be given the freedom to act as an autonomous agency with the power to inspect conditions for women in prison. It will also be given the power to act on complaints of justice against women in civil court.
The Kosovo Women Cross Party Caucus publish it first bulletin. You can find there information about their activities and the great achievemnts of their joint work ! Get inspired.
The Thai prime minister Yingluck Sinawatra said that women were a strong symbol of non-violence and would play important roles in bringing about political reconciliation in Thailand as part of her opening remkarks at the 42nd World Economic Forum (WEF).
She called for an end to women's inequity and violence in society. She said women had positive features that could better society - such as attention to details and good understanding, and attention to children and youth.
Speaking to hundreds at the international WEF audience, Yingluck said that her government had set up a fund to support women and to promote universal education for girls.
Korea has been accepted to chair United Nations Women, the U.N.’s entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women, according to U.N. officials.
As the chair, Korea will oversee regular sessions within the country twice a year, which will determine key issues for the U.N. entity including budget and organization.
Gender Equality Minister Kim Kum-lae says this will give Korea the opportunity to showcase its place on the international stage as a leader in progress for women.
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