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Secretary Antony J. Blinken With Jake Tapper of CNN State of the Union Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Women’s Issues – United States Department of State

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State Washington, D.C. QUESTION:  Joining me now is Secretary of State Antony Blinken.  Mr. Secretary, thanks for joining us.  So the U.S. stood alone at the UN Security Council on Friday to block the ceasefire, and the administration is sidestepping Congress to rush more weapons to Israel.  You said this week

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In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence UN Women – News

UN Women kicks off a UN-wide annual campaign on 25 November, the International Day to End Violence against Women. Over the following 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, we are asking governments, institutions, and citizens to show us how much the world cares about ending violence against women and girls under the theme “UNITE! Invest to

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Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women UN Women – News

Here are ten ways you can help end violence against women and girls, including links to useful resources and helplines should you be worried about a woman or girl’s safety.Here are ten ways you can help end violence against women and girls, including links to useful resources and helplines should you be worried about a

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In focus: Women’s leadership at the COP 28 climate conference UN Women – News

At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, UN Women will ensure that women and girls’ rights, abilities, and needs are taken into account in climate debates and incorporated into government policies.At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, UN Women will ensure that women and girls’ rights, abilities, and needs are taken

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Leaders discuss best practices for gender-responsive policing at Copenhagen conference UN Women – News

A discussion, held as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence campaign, gathered key Nordic regional decision-makers, including senior representatives from the police, civil society, and political sectors to discuss how gender-responsive policing can work to end violence against women and girls.A discussion, held as part of the 16 Days of Activism

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South African women’s group trains police to respond to gender-based violence UN Women – News

Through a partnership with UN Women Ilitha Labantu launched a programme in 2021 to work with the South African Police Service on a survivor-centred approach to instruct officers on working with survivors of gender-based violence.Through a partnership with UN Women Ilitha Labantu launched a programme in 2021 to work with the South African Police Service

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Call to action: UNiTE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls! UN Women – News

Statement and call to action for increased investment on prevention by nine UN entities on the occasion of the official commemoration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 22 November 2023, UN headquarters.Statement and call to action for increased investment on prevention by nine UN entities on the occasion of the

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