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Women typically have less facial and other body hair, have a higher body fat composition, and are on average shorter and less muscular than men.
May 13, 2021 · Women’s unpaid care work has increased significantly as a result of school closures and the increased needs of older people. Women are also harder hit by the economic impacts of COVID-19, as...
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One and a half years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the toll on the poorest and most vulnerable people remains devastating and disproportionate. The combined impact of conflict, extreme weather events and COVID-19 has deprived women and girls of even basic needs such as food security. Without urgent action ...
Goal 1. Poverty In 2021, extreme poverty is on the rise and progress towards its elimination has reversed. An estimated 435 million women and girls globally are living in extreme poverty. And yet we can change this. Over 150 million women and girls could emerge from poverty by 2030 if governments implement a comprehensive strategy to improve access...
As it stands today, only one indicator under the global goal for gender equality (SDG5) is ‘close to target’: proportion of seats held by women in local government. In other areas critical to women’s empowerment, equality in time spent on unpaid care and domestic work and decision making regarding sexual and reproductive health the world is far fro...
The report shows how the pandemic has reversed or slowed down progress on gender equality and women's rights across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It also highlights the challenges and opportunities to build forward differently and better for women and girls.
UN Women is the UN organization that delivers programmes, policies and standards to uphold women's human rights and empower them. Learn about its work on issues such as leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence, peace and security, and more.
Discover stories, life hacks and advice for the modern woman, from health and wellness to career and family life, to beauty and fashion on CNA Lifestyle.
Explore a collection of TED Talks and articles on women, covering topics such as leadership, health, art, justice and more. Learn from inspiring women and men who share their insights, stories and perspectives on women's issues and challenges.
In the most extreme cases, violence against women is lethal: globally, an estimated 137 women are killed by their intimate partner or a family member every day.
