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A woman speaks to a group of women seated outdoors, holding papers and a phone.

War is becoming more dangerous for women. Their leadership is key to peace.

26 October 2026

A group of women lime farmers stand proudly for a group photo

Women farmers and gender equality: Why closing the gender gap matters

14 October 2026

Woman fishing in Dili, Timor-Leste

How gender inequality and climate change are interconnected

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The women’s leadership gap that we should all be talking about

17 September 2026

Two women and two girls walk along a path carrying large water containers on their heads, surrounded by trees.

Extreme heat and the unequal consequences of the climate crisis

A group of women wearing purple shirts ride together in an open-sided truck, smiling and holding signs.

How to make a city safer for women and girls

A woman fills a small container with water from a shallow water source, with large water containers placed nearby.

Why water and sanitation are women’s rights issues

Two adults stand at a table changing diapers on baby dolls, with laundry hanging on a clothesline behind them in a home setting.

Why are women so exhausted? Care work and the mental load

Manosphere illustration

How to talk to teens about the manosphere: a guide for parents and caregivers

Girls' football teams in Gaziantep, Turkey played for solidarity against gender-based violence.

Five things to know about women and sport

A woman walks through the rubble of a destroyed building.

Beyond the headlines: What the ongoing conflicts really mean for women and girls in the Middle East

A female healthcare professional speaks with a patient seated across a desk in a clinic.

Six uncomfortable truths about women’s health