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13 January 2019
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The Arab region is young with over half of its population under thirty years of age. A young population is theoretically a golden opportunity to break free from the decades-old shackles of poverty... Read more
31 December 2018
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Dr. Luay Shabaneh, UNFPA Director for the Arab Region,
Last week, the Arab Youth Forum, held in Asilah, Morocco, ended with a clear message on the need to recognize the positive role of youth, to... Read more
24 December 2018
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Millions of readers of Arabic language now have access to articles on “Gender Justice & the Law in the Arab Region” on Wikipedia, as UNFPA and partners finally released their 18 country reports... Read more
19 December 2018
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What’s one survivor of gender-based violence? What’s ten? What’s a million? How do you give the number humanity to reveal the lives it hides?
Meeting people along the road and starting a conversation... Read more
10 December 2018
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Beirut, 10 December 2018 – Many Arab countries have introduced positive legislative reforms that promote gender equality and protect women from violence. Yet guaranteeing equality before the law... Read more
9 December 2018
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Faced with poverty, the burden of caring for many children, and fear, Ghalia waited years before she ended her silence and broke the cycle of domestic violence.
“I used to feel fear and loneliness,... Read more
7 December 2018
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Jourdnalists play a fundamental role in amplifying the voices of women and girls and pushing the limitations of silence around issues relating to gender-based violence. This role becomes even more... Read more
4 December 2018
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Yemen is entering its fourth year of war. Today, it is the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. Every passing day in conflict brings Yemen closer to famine, and means more damage for the country’s... Read more
2 December 2018
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Morocco- More than 10 years into her marriage, Khadija, who is now divorced, recalls how she left her home under threats of death.
“I was forced to leave home with my baby in my hands”.
With no... Read more
28 November 2018
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This year, the 16 Days campaign to end violence against women builds on the momentum which has been mounting in recent years with campaigns like #MeToo designed to loudly and visibly bring the issue... Read more