A new UNHCR report reveals that over 145,000 Syrian refugee families in Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon and Iraq are headed by women alone. UN High Commissioner for Refugees António Guterres paid a visit to Awah, who is raising her children on her own in Amman. Explore Woman Alone “Syrian refugee women are the glue holding together a broken society. Their strength is extraordinary, but they are struggling alone. Their voices are an appeal for help and protection which cannot be ignored.” Keep up … [Read more...]
Helen Clark, Floods in Bosnia, Herzegovina and Serbia
July 17, 2014 by
There is a pressing need in Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to make rapid progress on meeting the needs of the most vulnerable people as a result of the disastrous floods in May, said UN development chief Helen Clark during her visit to Brussels for the international donor conference in support of Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. After the devastating floods, a UN Team of Experts , which was deployed for the first time of history of Serbia, arrived in the country within 36 hours’ time. … [Read more...]
Ms. Lakshmi Puri – WOMAN of ACTION™
April 11, 2013 by
A Celebration of Women™ has been inspired to Celebrate the Life of yet another woman leader, one that has devoted her career and life to the betterment of others. Working her magic through a career with The United Nations, this powerhouse has promoted the gender equality and women’s empowerment agenda in various capacities in the context of peace and security, human rights and sustainable development and has pursued studies in history, public policy and administration, international … [Read more...]
UN report, sexual violence during conflict, singles out worst offenders
February 24, 2012 by
Special Representative Margot Wallström presents the Secretary-General’s report on conflict-related sexual violence to the Security Council. UN Photo/JC McIlwaine The annual United Nations report documenting conflict-related sexual violence around the world today for the first time names some of the military forces, militia and other armed groups that are suspected of being among the worst offenders.The groups listed in the report include the Lord’s Resistance Army … [Read more...]
UN WOMEN – Jobs
January 30, 2011 by
Jobs Position:Location: Contract: Post Level: Languages: Deadline Start Date: Duration: TOR and application: Project CoordinatorSarajevo, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA Service contract SB-5 Bosnian and English 7 February 2011 1 March 2011 1 year with possibility for extension http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=21305 Position: Location: Contract: Languages: Deadline Start Date: Duration: TOR and application: Local Consultant for Support and … [Read more...]
Cervical Cancer Prevention Campaign Kicks Off in the Western Balkans
January 27, 2011 by
JANUARY is ... Cervical Cancer Prevention Month SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina — Although it is preventable and treatable, cervical cancer continues to be a major killer of women. Caused by sexually-acquired infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), cervical cancer claims the lives of more than 270,000 women every year, most of whom (85 per cent) live in developing countries. It is also a major cause of death for women in the Western Balkans. In response, a social mobilization … [Read more...]
