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Women rise from poverty and gain economic independence through Oasis Centres in Jordan

Mariam Al-Gharableh, a Jordanian widow and mother of four, attended an Oasis Centre in the coastal city of Aqaba.

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4 March 2024

Women farmers in Malawi tackle climate change and gender inequalities through greenhouse programme

Ruth Kampatura (left) and Prose Mgundamavu are seen harvesting tomatoes in the Kumbuku greenhouses in Lilongwe, Malawi.

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6 March 2024

Grants and training programmes empower women entrepreneurs in Cambodia and Viet Nam

Youn Seau drives her motorcycle in Koh Kong Province, Cambodia.

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6 March 2024

Why investing in women’s organizations is critical during crisis: Five stories of resilience

Since the Taliban banned women’s work in 2022, many women’s organizations have struggled to continue supporting women in their communities. But Afghan women are not giving up, they continue to fight fearlessly every day to live lives of their own choosing

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28 February 2024

How can gender equality reduce poverty?

Yvonne Makendo is a mobile unit seller and seamstress from Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. She was affected by the eruption of Mount Nyiragongo, but with the support of UN Women she was able to restart her first business, launch a second one and is now working to empower other women like her.

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28 February 2024

‘I'm not afraid of people anymore’: How training on gender-based violence changed attitudes in a Myanmar village

An illustration shows Ma Shwe and others in her community attending an awareness-raising session about gender-based violence on a digital learning platform.

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27 February 2024

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HeForShe #ElesPorElas at the University of Eduard Mondalane during Gender Week 27th-30th of November, 2017. Photo: UN Women/Jaana Oikarinen

27 February 2024

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4 March 2026

Over 8 million women and girls in Ukraine will need humanitarian assistance in 2024

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22 February 2024

Ukrainian refugees launch businesses and build a new community in Moldova

Olesea Kolomiets ran a chocolate factory in Odesa, Ukraine, and has now launched a new business in Moldova.

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22 February 2024