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UN Official Calls For Survivor-Centred Anti-Violence Laws

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UN Official Calls For Survivor-Centred Anti-Violence Laws

Bangkok, Thailand: In an exclusive interview with NDTV, 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. Ms Alvarado stressed that the voices of survivors must be central in the formulation of policies aimed…

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India advancing in gender equality; social norms, safety issues remain barriers: UN Women officials

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India advancing in gender equality; social norms, safety issues remain barriers: UN Women officials

India’s progress towards gender equality has accelerated in recent years, with increased investments and focus on women’s leadership at the grassroots but social norms, limited workforce participation and gaps in safety measures hinder full gender parity, UN Women officials said. In an interview, Daniel Seymour, UN Women’s Director of Strategic Partnerships and Susan Jane Ferguson,…

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