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MATUNDO, Mozambique/LILONGWE, Malawi - Eleven days ago, Tropical Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique then crossed into Zimbabwe, leaving a wide path of destruction across Eastern Africa. By the time the storm struck, communities throughout Malawi and Mozambique were already … [Read more...] about Catastrophic Cyclone Idai leaves pregnant women vulnerable in three countries

Laws that promote gender equality "will help the Arab region move forward on the issue of justice and equality for women", Jordan Ambassador to the UN Sima Bahous, told UN News after chairing the forum centered around the study with the same name: Gender and Law Justice, … [Read more...] about Gender equality, justice in law and practice: Essential for sustainable development

March is Women’s History Month! Celebrate women change-makers and activists who have made history and are shaping our future. Check out these quotes from incredible women activists and share your favorite on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Check out more quotes here. Want to get … [Read more...] about Inspiring Quotes for Women’s History Month

When Beyoncé asked, “Who run the world?,” scientists might have been listening. A new study appearing in Nature Climate Change this week reveals that having more women involved in land management would conserve more wildlife, reduce harmful greenhouse gasses and give more … [Read more...] about Women might save the planet if you pay them, study says

United Airlines announced Friday that it has become the first US carrier to offer non-binary gender options when booking flights — allowing customers to select the title “Mx.” Customers now have the ability to identify themselves as M (male), F (female), U (undisclosed) or X … [Read more...] about United Airlines becomes first airline to add non-binary gender booking options