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In Focus
Gender Equality
This beat covers policies about gender equality, empowering of women, issues of violence against women, and gender-related rights.
Gertrude Mongella, 80, reflects on the landmark Beijing Conference and lessons for the future
Social Protection
At the close of the conference in 1995, she said: ‘A revolution has begun. There’s no going back.’
African women are leading, but more support is needed
Gender EqualitySocial Protection
On the sidelines of CSW69 and the Beijing +30 commemorations, African women leaders met to discuss the progress made and the challenges that remain on the continent.
The Senegalese women transforming polluted spaces into urban gardens
climate
A story of resilience, innovation, food security and climate change mitigation.
Violent Extremism
18-country study examines the impact of attacks on infrastructure and physical damage, formal and informal economies, and of 'security spending' on development processes.
youthGender Equality
— Zainab Hawa Bangura, Director-General, United Nations Office at Nairobi
Africa
Influential women from across the globe examine how their leadership is benefiting all people