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November 21, 2022
Women in UN Police play critical role in fostering community trust and protecting most vulnerable groups.
Female UN police officers play a vital role in fostering trust with local communities and protecting the most vulnerable groups, including women and children.
United Nations Meetings Coverage
November 21, 2022
Women referees at World Cup 2022 for first time in over ninety years
Making history at the World Cup 2022 will be three women referees, the first time in 92 years of the competition that women have been allowed to officiate at its matches.
BBC
November 18, 2022
Launch of Training Manual on Gender-Responsive Small Arms Control
UNODA recently hosted a virtual event entitled ‘Gender-responsive Small Arms Control: Lessons from National Implementation."
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November 2, 2022
Gaza companies hire female security guards
More women in Gaza are taking up jobs normally reserved for men. Now, institutions such as banks and shopping malls are requesting female staff to meet changing security needs.
Al-Monitor
October 23, 2022
First female soldier passes gruelling test to join UK parachute regiment
Private Addy Carter has made history by passing the UK Army’s gruelling course to become a member of the Parachute Regiment.
Sky News
October 21, 2022
Ministry of Defence brings in programme to tackle abuse of women in UK’s armed forces
This week marked the anniversary of the recommendations made by Rt. Hon. Sarah Atherton MP in her report ‘Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life’. A year on, the MOD reported that they have acted on her recommendations to tackle unacceptable sexual behaviour and improve the experience for women in the UK’s armed forces.
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