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Shocking UN Report Reveals AI Is Learning Sexism, Racism From Humans
A UN study of 133 AI systems found many reinforced sexist and racial stereotypes, with some portraying women as sexual objects, property or subordinate to men.
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In 2024, One Woman Killed By Someone Close To Her Every 10 Minutes: Report
Every 10 minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations said Monday as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide.
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15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
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Deadliest Place For Women Is Home: UN Report
The deadliest place for women is at home because a staggering 140 women and girls are killed every day by an intimate partner or family member.
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NDTV Exclusive: UN Official Calls For Survivor-Centred Anti-Violence Laws
Melissa Alvarado, Regional Programme Manager for Ending Violence Against Women at UN Women, emphasised the importance of a survivor-centric approach when drafting laws and regulations to combat violence against women.
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Women Continue To Perform 5 Times More Care Work Than Men: UN Official
Women continue to perform up to five times more care work than men, restricting their ability to engage in formal employment, a top UN official said here on Tuesday.
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UN Women Pakistan's Anti-Dowry Campaign Divides Twitter
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Pakistan has lent its support to celebrated designer Ali Xeeshan's fashion campaign against dowry - but not all on social media are happy with the collaboration.
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India Supports UN Resolution For "Full Participation" Of Women In Peacekeeping Operations
India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has co-sponsored a Security Council resolution that calls for "full, effective and meaningful participation" of women personnel in peacekeeping operations.
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Home Ministry Launches Campaign To End Violence Against Women
The Home Ministry in collaboration with the UN Women today flagged off an awareness campaign to end violence against women from Sultanpur metro station in Delhi, officials said.
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India Shreds Pakistan For "Weaponising" Women's Rights Issues At UN
India has slammed Pakistan for "weaponising" women's rights issues for self-serving political gains in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is ironical that a country where violations of women's right to life in the name of "honour" go unpunished, is making "baseless" statements about it in India.
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Indian Official At 'UN Women' Dismissed Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
In the strongest disciplinary measure available within staff rules in the United Nations, an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been dismissed after an investigation determined he engaged in sexual misconduct.
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Indian At UN Gender Equality Agency Faces Action For "Sexual Misconduct"
An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been completed and steps have been taken to initiate "appropriate action" against him.
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Women Poorer And Hungrier Than Men Across The World, UN Report Says
Women are poorer, more hungry and more discriminated against than men, according to a new report from the United Nations. The report, called "Turning Promises Into Action: Gender Equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," looks at how women around the world are faring in several key areas.
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India's Lakshmi Puri Among 6 Diplomats To Receive 'Power Of One' Award At UN
Six top diplomats, including an Indian woman, have been felicitated with the inaugural Diwali "Power of One" award at the UN headquarters here for their contribution to help form a more "perfect, peaceful and secure world".
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Saudi Arabia, Where Women Aren't Allowed To Drive, Was Just Elected To The UN Women's Rights Commission
When it comes to women's rights, no country's perfect. One recent study found that it will take 170 more years before women and men are equally well educated, well paid and well cared for.
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Shocking UN Report Reveals AI Is Learning Sexism, Racism From Humans
A UN study of 133 AI systems found many reinforced sexist and racial stereotypes, with some portraying women as sexual objects, property or subordinate to men.
-
In 2024, One Woman Killed By Someone Close To Her Every 10 Minutes: Report
Every 10 minutes last year a woman somewhere in the world was killed by a person close to her, the United Nations said Monday as it decried a lack of progress in the battle against femicide.
-
15 Million Primary-Age Girls Out Of School Wordwide, Says UN Report
15 million primary-age girls around the world are currently out of school, as systemic gender discrimination continues to hinder equal access to education for girls and young women globally.
-
Deadliest Place For Women Is Home: UN Report
The deadliest place for women is at home because a staggering 140 women and girls are killed every day by an intimate partner or family member.
-
NDTV Exclusive: UN Official Calls For Survivor-Centred Anti-Violence Laws
Melissa Alvarado, Regional Programme Manager for Ending Violence Against Women at UN Women, emphasised the importance of a survivor-centric approach when drafting laws and regulations to combat violence against women.
-
Women Continue To Perform 5 Times More Care Work Than Men: UN Official
Women continue to perform up to five times more care work than men, restricting their ability to engage in formal employment, a top UN official said here on Tuesday.
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UN Women Pakistan's Anti-Dowry Campaign Divides Twitter
The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women Pakistan has lent its support to celebrated designer Ali Xeeshan's fashion campaign against dowry - but not all on social media are happy with the collaboration.
-
India Supports UN Resolution For "Full Participation" Of Women In Peacekeeping Operations
India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations has co-sponsored a Security Council resolution that calls for "full, effective and meaningful participation" of women personnel in peacekeeping operations.
-
Home Ministry Launches Campaign To End Violence Against Women
The Home Ministry in collaboration with the UN Women today flagged off an awareness campaign to end violence against women from Sultanpur metro station in Delhi, officials said.
-
India Shreds Pakistan For "Weaponising" Women's Rights Issues At UN
India has slammed Pakistan for "weaponising" women's rights issues for self-serving political gains in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it is ironical that a country where violations of women's right to life in the name of "honour" go unpunished, is making "baseless" statements about it in India.
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Indian Official At 'UN Women' Dismissed Over Alleged Sexual Misconduct
In the strongest disciplinary measure available within staff rules in the United Nations, an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been dismissed after an investigation determined he engaged in sexual misconduct.
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Indian At UN Gender Equality Agency Faces Action For "Sexual Misconduct"
An investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against an Indian national employed in the UN agency for gender equality and women empowerment has been completed and steps have been taken to initiate "appropriate action" against him.
-
Women Poorer And Hungrier Than Men Across The World, UN Report Says
Women are poorer, more hungry and more discriminated against than men, according to a new report from the United Nations. The report, called "Turning Promises Into Action: Gender Equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development," looks at how women around the world are faring in several key areas.
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India's Lakshmi Puri Among 6 Diplomats To Receive 'Power Of One' Award At UN
Six top diplomats, including an Indian woman, have been felicitated with the inaugural Diwali "Power of One" award at the UN headquarters here for their contribution to help form a more "perfect, peaceful and secure world".
-
Saudi Arabia, Where Women Aren't Allowed To Drive, Was Just Elected To The UN Women's Rights Commission
When it comes to women's rights, no country's perfect. One recent study found that it will take 170 more years before women and men are equally well educated, well paid and well cared for.
