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LILING, China - Not long ago, Wen Xiujuan was swept up in a romance. Against the wishes of her parents, she moved to the small village of Liling, 300 km from her hometown, to marry a young man named Yang Liu. They lived happily with Mr. Liu's parents, who hoped the couple would … [Read more...] about In China, women work to raise the status of girls

The UN Secretary-General António Guterres today announced the appointment of world-renowned soccer player Marta Vieira da Silva as one of his new Sustainable Development Goals Advocates for 2019-2020.  The Advocates are 17 influential public figures who are tasked by the … [Read more...] about Press release: UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Marta Vieira da Silva appointed as Sustainable Development Goals Advocate

Maira Assane Amade, 23, fulfilled her lifelong dream of working in construction after participating in the Rapariga Biz Joint Programme implemented by UN Women, UNFPA, UNESCO and UNICEF.  … [Read more...] about From where I stand: “I work in construction, I am living my dream!”

Motherhood is powerful. From human rights defenders and peace-builders to community leaders and activists, the mothers in Global Fund for Women’s network inspire us every day. As many parts of the world prepare to celebrate Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating mothers’ strength and … [Read more...] about Motherhood means love: Mother’s Day quotes from around the world

HERAT, Afghanistan — For four hours, Khadeja begged her in-laws to take her to the hospital. The skin on her face and neck was peeling. The pain was excruciating. Her husband had thrown a pot of scalding water on her face and upper body. Her head was bowed and sobs convulsed her … [Read more...] about Afghan women are demanding a seat at country’s peace talks