Lets End Violence Against Women The main roles of UN Women are: To support inter-governmental bodies, such as the Commission on the Status of Women, in their formulation of policies, global standards and norms. To help Member States to implement these standards, standing ready to provide suitable technical and financial support to those countries that request it, and to forge effective partnerships with civil society. To hold the UN system accountable for its own commitments on gender … [Read more...]
END VIOLENCE: ‘A Promise is a Promise is a Promise’
October 8, 2013 by Team Celebration
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US$8 Million in grants @ UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women
November 7, 2012 by Team Celebration
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women Announces over US$8 Million in grants / Women in conflict and transitional countries take center-stage The funds allocated have been received by more than 350 initiatives in 128 countries over the course of the UNTF’s 16-year history. United Nations, New York — The United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund) today kicked off its 16th year announcing more than US$8 million in grants to 12 local initiatives in 18 … [Read more...]
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