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21 June 2019

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Often Poor, Marginalized, Ill-Treated, Widows Must Have Greater Legal, Social Protections, Secretary-General Says in Message for International Observance

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for International Widows’ Day, observed on 23 June:

4 June 2019

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Deputy Secretary-General Calls Inequality Based on Gender Most Pervasive, Universal Form, at Discussion on Unlocking Female Power, Potential

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, at the discussion on “Tackling Inequality to Unlock the Power and Potential of Women and Girls”, in London today:

3 June 2019

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Changing Male-Dominated Culture Means Challenging Stereotypes, Addressing Power Imbalances, Secretary-General Tells Women Deliver Conference

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message on the 2019 Women Deliver Conference in Vancouver today:

30 May 2019

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Secretary-General Appoints Anita Bhatia of India Deputy Executive Director, UN-Women, for Resource Management, Sustainability, Partnerships

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the appointment of Anita Bhatia of India as Deputy Executive Director of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women) for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships.

6 May 2019

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‘Women at War’ Exhibition Shows Their Courage, Contribution to Prosperous World, Secretary-General Says, Stressing that History ‘Is Her Story, Too’

Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ remarks at the opening of the exhibition Women at War, in New York today:

23 April 2019

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Security Council Adopts Resolution Calling upon Belligerents Worldwide to Adopt Concrete Commitments on Ending Sexual Violence in Conflict

The Security Council called today upon warring parties around the globe to implement concrete commitments to fight what many speakers described as the heinous, barbaric and all-too-often silent phenomenon of sexual violence during conflict.

23 April 2019

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Sexual Violence Still ‘Horrific Feature’ of Conflicts Worldwide, Secretary-General Warns Security Council, Urging Stronger Prevention Efforts, Justice for Victims

Following are UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council high-level debate on conflict-related sexual violence, in New York today:

22 March 2019

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Concluding Sixty-Third Session, Women’s Commission Approves Text on Strengthening Social Protection Systems, Sustainable Infrastructure for Gender Equality

The Commission on the Status of Women, concluding its sixty‑third session today, approved a set of agreed conclusions aimed at empowering women and girls by building greater social protection systems and access to public services and sustainable infrastructure.

18 March 2019

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Noting Major Gaps in Gender Statistics, Speaker Says Data Collection Must Ensure All Groups Are Represented, as Commission on Women Continues Session

Data collection must represent the lived realities of all women and girls, the Commission on the Status of Women heard today, with an interactive discussion highlighting the importance of data disaggregation to ensure visibility and access for marginalized groups.

15 March 2019

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Public Services Must Be Accessible, Work in Tandem, Speakers Underline, as Commission on Status of Women Continues Session

Pay for care work, adequate funding for health care, cash transfers free of conditionalities, and safe public transport are essential for advancing the rights of women and girls, the Commission on the Status of Women heard today.