More countries are prioritizing women’s rights and representation, but the movement’s future is far from certain.
Tag: United Nations
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‘Only God Can Thank You’: Female Health Workers Fight to Be Paid
Community health workers put in long hours to protect people in developing countries from diseases such as malaria, Covid-19 and H.I.V. But most are compensated minimally, or not paid at all.
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Biden Is Caught Between Allies as Canada Accuses India of Assassination
President Biden has prioritized bolstering partnerships over full-throated advocacy for democracy among American allies.
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Zelensky Tells U.N. Security Council It’s Useless While Russia Has a Veto
The Ukrainian president joined many world leaders in calling for changes at the Security Council, where five permanent members wield veto power — a high barrier to taking action.
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U.S. and China Aren’t Invited to speak at U.N.’s Climate Ambition Summit
The world’s two biggest polluters were not invited to speak at a United Nations meeting designed to highlight effective action against warming.