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27 October 2009 iKNOW Politics launches Arabic website to support women in politics iKNOW Politics, an online network dedicated to the advancement of women in politics, launched a new Arabic language version, opening it up to potentially millions of new users in a region where women are underrepresented politically. Go to Press Release 22 September 2009 UNDP human development initiatives in the Arab World UNDP directed US$579 million in human development aid to the Arab region in 2008, an increase of 21 percent from the year before... 15 September 2009 UNDP welcomes creation of a composite UN entity on women The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) today welcomed the UN General Assembly’s endorsement of resolution A/63/L.103 on UN System–wide Coherence, and in particular the Assembly’s unanimous resolution to create a composite UN entity on women. Go to Press Release 02 September 2009 UNDP, UNFPA, Germany promote sexual and reproductive health UNDP Administrator Helen Clark spoke out forcefully today on sexual and reproductive heath and development at a forum in Berlin co-hosted by the UN Population Fund and the German government. 01 September 2009 Gender, climate change linked together in Danish torch ceremony UNDP Administrator Helen Clark made a commitment to focus on gender and climate change as she received a MDG3 Torch from Danish Minister of Development Cooperation Ulla Toernaes. 17 August 2009 Microcredit helps cushion Jamaicans in harsh economic times UNDP is playing a key role in the response to the crisis in Jamaica, making $170 million available there to support development interventions to strengthen small enterprises, create job opportunities and bolster social programs. 06 August 2009 Court of Women hears testimonies from trafficked, sexually exploited A jury deliberating on a most unusual trial – the first South East Asia Court of Women on HIV and Human Trafficking in South East Asia – today urged the governments, UN agencies, civil society organizations and others to urgently to address the vulnerabilities of women to trafficking and HIV. Go to Press Release 04 August 2009 South East Asia's first "Women’s Court" on trafficking and HIV Harrowing personal stories narrated by more than 20 women will mark the first "South East Asia Court of Women on HIV and Human Trafficking" to be held in Bali, Indonesia, on 6 August. 24 July 2009 Afghan women prepare to cast their votes Civic educators are helping illiterate women understand the intricacies of the August 20 elections in Afghanistan. 17 July 2009 Tailoring a better life for women in Bangladesh Thanks to UNDP, women like Kakuli and Aleya are running thriving businesses, helping to shrug off historical prejudice, and relating to the abilities and roles of women. 01 July 2009 Microfinance in the districts of Djibouti Formed through the consolidation of 15 microfinance institutions, a credit union in Djibouti has more than 3,000 customers, of whom 90 percent are women. 26 June 2009 Governments must ensure women do not bear brunt of economic crisis Governments need to provide social protection and promote green jobs for women through alternative investments that provide decent employment, according to representatives from governments, the United Nations, civil society and academia who met in New York today. Go to Press Release 15 June 2009 UNDP Administrator wraps up visit to DRC After wrapping up a four-day official visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, UNDP Administrator Helen Clark spoke of a need for a peace dividend, and the participation of women at all levels of society and government. 31 May 2009 Elected women sworn in for first time in Kuwaiti parliamentary history The elections of 16 May 2009 were held on the fourth anniversary of the parliamentary vote which gave women the right to vote and to run for elections for the first time. Go to Press Release Page: 1 2 Next > |
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