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- When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality. Gender norms restrict women’s access to education and economic resources, exclude them from decision-making, and expose them to many forms of violence and abuse.
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Oct 24, 2023 · Women are increasingly at-risk in conflict, underrepresented in peace processes, according to UN Secretary-General report. More than 600 million women and girls lived in conflict-affected countries in 2022, a 50 per cent increase since 2017.
Jan 24, 2021 · Areas of neglect across the continuum of women's, children's, and adolescents' health must be prioritised. Three areas demand greater attention and investment: protection from violence against women and girls, adolescent health and wellbeing, and early childhood development.
- Helen Clark
- 2021
Mar 8, 2024 · In conflict areas, women are 7.7 times more likely to live in extreme poverty. Climate change is set to leave 236 million more women and girls hungry by 2030, twice as many as men (131 million). At prime working age, only 61 per cent of women are in the labour force versus 90 per cent of men.
Jan 30, 2024 · Social work researcher Margaret Lombe studies the impacts of war, poverty, and food insecurity on vulnerable communities and says the world could do more to protect civilians from conflict
- Jessica Colarossi
Oct 18, 2024 · Discover key facts and figures on women, peace, and security. Dive into data on how crises affect women—from gender-based violence to the critical role women play in conflict prevention, resolution, and sustainable peace.
Dec 5, 2019 · When war and insecurity take hold, women bear the heaviest burden of violence, poverty and inequality. Gender norms restrict women’s access to education and economic resources, exclude them from decision-making, and expose them to many forms of violence and abuse.
Mar 20, 2024 · The challenges of addressing gender inequality in conflict settings. Solving gender inequality is rarely given priority in fragile or conflict affected settings. Once a conflict starts, the humanitarian response is to safeguard women from violence and extreme poverty.
