UAE Participates in 34th Session of International Maritime Organisation Assembly LONDON 26th November, 2025 The United Arab Emirates took part in the 34th session of the International Maritime Organisation Assembly, held at the organisation’s headquarters… UAE Leads Maritime Digital Shift at 34th IMO Assembly
Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nayi Chetna 4.0 Campaign on Gender Equality and Women Empowerment The Union Minister of Rural Development and Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, launched Nayi Chetna… Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Nayi Chetna 4.0 for Rural Women
Union Ministers Launch ‘Nayi Chetna 4.0’ Campaign for Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment Joint Advisory from 11 Ministries to Promote Inter-Ministerial Cooperation Union Ministers Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Smt. Annapurna Devi inaugurated the fourth… India Unveils Nayi Chetna 4.0 for Women’s Empowerment Drive
Twenty-Five Years of Women, Peace and Security Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper MP delivered an address marking the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security agenda. Recognition of Contributions She welcomed attendees and acknowledged the… Yvette Cooper Marks 25 Years of Women, Peace and Security
Department of WR, RD & GR conducts orientation programme on POSH Act to strengthen workplace safety An orientation and awareness session on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 was conducted in the Department… Key POSH Act Session For Workplace Safety
Department of WR, RD & GR conducts orientation programme on POSH Act to strengthen workplace safety An Orientation and Awareness Programme on the Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) Act, 2013 was held in the Department… DoWR Conducts Crucial POSH Act Orientation
GeM and UN Women sign MoU to Boost Participation of Women Entrepreneurs in Public Procurement Government e‑Marketplace (GeM), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and… GeM Inks Major Pact To Empower Women Entrepreneurs
Lifetime toll: 840 million women faced partner or sexual violence Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a… New Report: Violence Against Women Hits 840 Million
Geneva, 11 November 2025: The United Kingdom has addressed Croatia’s progress in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) at the Human Rights Council, highlighting both achievements and areas requiring further action. Eleanor Sanders, the UK Ambassador… Croatia Human Rights Review 2025: UK Calls for Strengthened Protections for Journalists, Roma, and Persons with Disabilities
Three community projects in Northern Ireland have been awarded a total of nearly £64,000 in the latest round of funding from the Northern Ireland Office’s Connect Fund. The funding aims to support local initiatives addressing… Northern Ireland Connect Fund Awards Nearly £64,000 to Community and Veterans Projects
State makes historic policy change Karnataka has become the first state in India to provide paid menstrual or periodic leave to women. Under the new arrangement, women will be eligible for a total of 12… Karnataka became First State to provide Paid Menstrual Leave
Important Facts of the News Symphoria 2025 is a two-day cultural festival at St. Bede’s College, Shimla. Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla addressed the inaugural ceremony. Focus themes included gender equity, women empowerment, environmental awareness,… Women Empowerment India Highlighted at Symphoria 2025
Important Facts of the News Over 40% of government employees in GCC countries are women. More than 39% of private sector employees in the GCC are women. Women hold 49% of leadership roles in the… Gulf Women Policy Impact GCC in Decision-Making Roles
Important Facts of the News The UNDP, DPPA and the European Union renewed their partnership under the Joint UNDP–DPPA Programme. The agreement supports the Programme’s current phase for 2024–2028. The EU will fund national prevention… European Union Conflict Prevention Partnership Strengthened
Important Facts of the News The meetings took place in Johannesburg, South Africa, from 27 to 31 October 2025. The theme across sessions was Solidarity, Equality, and Sustainability. UNIDO was represented by Ms. Cecilia Ugaz… G20 Women’s Empowerment South Africa: Advancing Inclusive Industrial Growth
Important Facts of the News Women were about 75% as likely as men to start or manage a new business during 2019-23 across OECD countries. Women were about 70% as likely as men to start… Women Entrepreneurship Finance Global Report Insights
Important Facts of the News The United Nations General Assembly designated 29 October as the International Day of Care and Support in 2023. The United Nations in Nepal held a recognition event hosted by UN… International Day of Care and Support: Recognizing Everyday Care Providers
The Family Affairs Council of Saudi Arabia led the Kingdom’s official delegation during the recent G20 ministerial meeting on women’s empowerment held in Cape Town, South Africa. The gathering, hosted by South Africa, brought together… Saudi Delegation at G20 Focuses on Women’s Empowerment
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, in collaboration with the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Japan and UN Women Japan, organized a symposium titled “Women, Peace and Security – 25 Years and Beyond.” The event… Japan and Norway Lead Global Dialogue on Women, Peace and Security
Friday, October 24, 2025 11:23 AM | Image Source: https://assets.wam.ae/resource/hyf089261k90vvgpn.jpeg (WAM) Summary PARIS, 24th October, 2025 (WAM) — Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of State, participated in the Fourth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policy, held… Noura Al Kaabi Participates in Fourth Ministerial Conference on Feminist Foreign Policies