Over 600 million women are impacted by war globally, highlighting the urgent need for action and support to address their challenges and rights.

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The UN reveals over 600 million women and girls are impacted by war, highlighting the urgent need for gender equality and participation in peace negotiations.

Devastating Warnings on Women's Rights Amidst War Impact

Climate change impacts on women's health and livelihoods, highlighting the urgent need to address gender inequality in climate resilience strategies.

Empowering Women to Combat Climate Change's Harsh Impact

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A man hides a lot of pain but always keeps a brave face, this song explains those hidden feelings. 

Gum Nahi | Hindi | Rap

Today's show is all about the Trump administration's plans to diminish, erase, and demonize the LGBTQ+ community throughout the United States. My guest today is Judy (name changed to protect her from being targeted), a 20-something veteran who lives here in Cumberland County PA with her wife. We talk about the effect that Trump's plans are having both on Judy and the LGBTQ+ community here in south central Pennsylvania. (Note: for those who might be "triggered," there short interludes of both battle/war sounds and crowds yelling.)

Targeting LGBTQ+ people in 2025

With just five years left to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), not a single gender equality target is on track

The finding comes in the Gender Snapshot 2025 issued on Monday by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA).

Prior to the launch, UN News’s Anshu Sharma spoke to Christine Arab, UN Women’s Regional Director for Asia and the Pacific.

She discusses the report and how women’s groups there are ensuring their voices are heard, including in promoting climate resilience.  

Audio Credit: Anshu Sharma, UN News
Audio Duration: 10'37"
Photo Credit: UNDP India
Photo caption: 

Asia-Pacific: Women’s groups keen to cooperate on gender-responsive climate resilience

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