Gender Equality ensures Social Security

The World would be better if gender equality was ensured everywhere as much in the Western society as in the developing and poor countries. Despite many international agreements and efforts of UN, Human Rights Watch and different social organizations, too many women around the world have still no access to education and security. They also have less access than men to health care, work, politics, etc. … Continuer de lire Gender Equality ensures Social Security

Deep sexism and discrimination against Women found on Google

Are you shocked by what revealed Google either you search in English, in French (tapez « les femmes doivent être » ou « les femmes ne devraient pas »), or in Spanish (busque por « las mujeres no deberían »), and I guess any other languages… ? The United Nations worked of this global ad campaign with Memac Ogilvy & Mather Dubai agency to denounce the discrimination found in Google search … Continuer de lire Deep sexism and discrimination against Women found on Google

Petites filles afghanes souhaitent apprendre !

Petites filles afghanes souhaitent apprendre ! Née dans la seconde moitié des années 1980, je n’ai jamais connu l’Afghanistan en paix ! En conflit pendant la guerre froide opposant les moudjahidins au régime communiste (1979-1989), puis en guerre civile (1989-1992/1996) aboutissant à la terrible prise en main des talibans en 1996, le pays n’a cessé d’être déchiré ! Je n’ai finalement connu que la guerre que nous connaissons tous aujourd’hui … Continuer de lire Petites filles afghanes souhaitent apprendre !

First International Day of the Girl: October 11th 2012

Today is the 1st International Day of the Girl!! To mark the first celebration of the International Day of the Girl Child on 11 October 2012, Executive Director Michelle Bachelet speaks to girls around the world and emphasizes UN Women’s commitment to stand beside them in support of their rights. She pledges that UN Women will work with governments and other partners to advance girls’ … Continuer de lire First International Day of the Girl: October 11th 2012