Local Girl Scouts represent at the United Nations’ Commission on the Status of Women
Local Girl Scouts attend the United Nation's 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women during Women's History ...
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Women and Girls in Afghanistan Bear the Brunt of the Country’s Crisis
Since the Taliban’s return to power in Afghanistan nearly four years ago, human rights have begun diminishing for over 14 million women. Heightened gender inequality has exacerbated the pre-existing ...
Iran is using drones and apps to catch women who aren’t wearing hijabs, says UN report
The report highlights Iran’s escalating reliance on technology to monitor and punish women defying the mandatory dress code.
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Millie Bobby Brown advocates for girls’ rights in powerful speech at UN
Millie Bobby Brown delivered an inspiring statement at the United Nations, pushing for girls’ empowerment.In a ...
UN: Sudan war is world’s worst humanitarian crisis: 30 million need aid, 16 million of them kids
The head of the U.N. children's agency says the war in Sudan has created the world’s largest and most devastating ...
Global advocate for girl power to speak in Quincy. How you can go
Pink Chair Storytellers Magazine is set to host a global advocate for girls’ empowerment at The Woodward School for Girls in Quincy.
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Rule Breakers: The Compelling True Story of Afghan Girls Who Risked All to Learn
Rule Breakers is a film that follows the story of young Afghan women who have broken stereotypes to pursue their dreams in science and technology.
US bans flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 as UN expert says gang violence is more dire
The United States has extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital until Sept. 8 because of escalating gang violence.
Girls’ Goals: Gen Z Activists Lead The Charge For Gender Equality
UNICEF USA National Youth Council and UNICEF Club members share their stories of advocating for a more equitable future for girls.
Iran uses drones, surveillance to repress women's rights, UN finds
Tehran began using aerial drone surveillance and a new facial recognition software in April 2024 to monitor hijab compliance ...
How adversity, doubters pushed Bartlett girls basketball back to TSSAA state title game
Bartlett girls basketball dominated Cookeville in a wire-to-wire victory to return to the TSSAA 4A state title game.
UN report warns Iran is stepping up electronic surveillance of women to enforce headscarf laws
Iran increasingly relies on electronic surveillance and the public to inform on women refusing to wear the country's ...