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17 March 2022
Leaders call for collective action, elevating marginalized voices and women in decision making roles beyond COVID-19
During the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66), UN Women hosted a side event entitled “Beyond COVID-19: Advancing gender responsive policies on climate, care and jobs for a sustainable and equal future”.
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22 September 2021
Kwara, Nigeria: Young women leading the fight for greener and stronger communities during Covid-19
In the Kwara Kwara state of Nigeria, two young women have campaigned for resilient recovery from the pandemic and mobilised youth in the fight for greener, stronger and healthy communities. Azeez Abubakar reports.
Case studies
1 August 2021
From loss to leadership in Brazil
Women tackle local risk in flood-prone Rio de Janeiro community
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8 September 2020
Turkish and Syrian women manifest solidarity to respond to COVID-19
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24 August 2020
Women traditional leaders could help make sure the pandemic message is heard
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23 June 2020
FEATURE: Women’s group boosts resilience in the face of crisis
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13 January 2019
Women join hands to oust Ebola from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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17 October 2018
As climate threats drive migration, Indian women find opportunities
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9 June 2016
Domican Republic: women who build resilience
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30 July 2015
In Tajikistan, migrant wives lead preparedness and response
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28 April 2013
Local communities plead for greater involvement in disaster risk reduction
News
8 October 2012
Myanmar: Women stand tall for disaster risk reduction
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27 August 2012
Feminine creativity in the face of natural disasters in Cuba
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8 July 2012
Women’s vital link with the environment
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22 February 2012