Actor and UNDP Goodwill Ambassador Nikolaj Coster-Waldau calls on fathers to join his pledge and stand up for the futures of women and girls everywhere.
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Photo essay
Whether it's on the farm, in business or in the home, women make remarkable contributions to their communities.
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Photo story
Afghan volleyball champion encourages young women to fight for their dreams
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Photo story
Arpine Gyulumyan runs a bed and breakfast with her family. But she is also an engineer, a social worker, and a community council member.
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Event
This year, International Women's Day focuses on women in the labour force and calls for a move towards gender equality and "Planet 50-50 by 2030".
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photo story
Improved land management practices empower women in Kenya.
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Video
Meet eight women battling stereotypes in the workplace, using their exceptional talents in fields ranging from wine-making to electrical engineering.
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