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6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

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October 26, 2020

6 things we can learn from how women leaders have handled the pandemic

Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

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Times of crisis can foster innovation and illumination.

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

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October 26, 2020

These fearless leaders are carving out a niche for themselves in the world of politics

This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

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This year has witnessed more women helming important political positions across the globe. As trailblazers these leaders are doing well in balancing a firm yet empathetic mindset towards people and have become harbingers of growth and development.

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

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October 21, 2020

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

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COVID-19 and conflict: Advancing women’s meaningful participation in ceasefires and peace processes

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Celebrity advocates Connie Britton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Yemi Alade call for green and gender-equal COVID-19 recovery during UN General Assembly week

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Celebrity advocates Connie Britton, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Yemi Alade call for green and gender-equal COVID-19 recovery during UN General Assembly week

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New York — UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors American actor Connie Britton, Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Nigerian musician Yemi Alade participated this week in thought-provoking conversations organized by the SDG Action Zone - an innovative space held during the United Nations General Assembly. The three advocates shared personal experiences and perspectives on the pandemic, focusing on the environment, women’s empowerment and the need to rebuild an economy that is green and equitable.

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New York — UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors American actor Connie Britton, Danish actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau and Nigerian musician Yemi Alade participated this week in thought-provoking conversations organized by the SDG Action Zone - an innovative space held during the United Nations General Assembly. The three advocates shared personal experiences and perspectives on the pandemic, focusing on the environment, women’s empowerment and the need to rebuild an economy that is green and equitable.

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Gender Equality Report: Findings from the Women in Political Parties Index

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Gender Equality Report: Findings from the Women in Political Parties Index

This event will present the results of the inaugural Liberal International Women in Political Parties Survey and launch the first-ever Liberal International Gender Equalit

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UNDP and UN Women launch COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker

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UNDP and UN Women launch COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker

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Most of the world’s nations are not doing enough to protect women and girls from the economic and social fallout being caused by the COVID-19 crisis, according to new data released today by UNDP and UN Women from the COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker.

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Most of the world’s nations are not doing enough to protect women and girls from the economic and social fallout being caused by the COVID-19 crisis, according to new data released today by UNDP and UN Women from the COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker.

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Women are systematically excluded from global coronavirus coverage, experts say

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Women are systematically excluded from global coronavirus coverage, experts say

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On a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation program earlier this month, a debate between two physicians over coronavirus-related restrictions turned into a brief clash over the role of gender in mainstream discourse.

“You’re just shouting; you’re not actually speaking,” infectious-disease expert Neil Rau told his female colleague, interrupting.

“Do not be sexist,” family doctor and medical anthropologist Nili Kaplan-Myrth responded, not missing a beat. “I’m speaking in an assertive voice.”

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On a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation program earlier this month, a debate between two physicians over coronavirus-related restrictions turned into a brief clash over the role of gender in mainstream discourse.

“You’re just shouting; you’re not actually speaking,” infectious-disease expert Neil Rau told his female colleague, interrupting.

“Do not be sexist,” family doctor and medical anthropologist Nili Kaplan-Myrth responded, not missing a beat. “I’m speaking in an assertive voice.”

Males dominate COVID-19 decision making

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October 14, 2020

Males dominate COVID-19 decision making

Who drives global and national COVID-19 decisions? Mostly males, according to a new study and commentary by an international group of researchers.

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Who drives global and national COVID-19 decisions? Mostly males, according to a new study and commentary by an international group of researchers.

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