Make no mistake. Violence against women has been perpetuated, specially when it comes to those who have already been deprived of their basic human rights, as it is the case of rural women in over two-thirds of the world While gender-based abuses continue to be extended also in the industrialised societies,
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Girls lag behind boys in mathematics: UNICEF
Ahead of the United Nations Transforming Education Summit, UNICEF has warned that low levels of numeracy proficiency, particularly among girls, is undermining children's ability to learn, develop and progress. Girls worldwide are lagging behind boys in mathematics, with sexism and gender stereotypes among the root causes, according to a new report
Gender sensitivity key to achieving climate justice
While the climate crisis affects virtually every aspect of life, its impacts are not felt equally. A person’s vulnerability to climate change varies depending on their position in society, such as socioeconomic status, dependence on natural resources, and capacity to respond to natural hazards. Since different genders often experience different social