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Lebanese Civil Society demands greater presence of women in gov’t

Published on: June 22, 2022
08:31

Beirut, Jun 22 (Prensa Latina) The Women's Civil Society Platform in Lebanon demanded a greater presence in the formation of the new government.

Cuba reaffirms at UNHRC commitment to women’s empowerment

Published on: June 20, 2022
16:31

Geneva, Switzerland, Jun 20 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Monday reaffirmed at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) its commitment to women´s equality and empowerment at the UNHRC´s 50th session.

Vilma Espin was a woman ahead of her time

Published on: June 18, 2022
10:16

Havana, Jun 18 (Prensa Latina) Cuban leader Vilma Espin was a superior, advanced woman who lived ahead of her time, one of her co-workers said on Saturday, on the occasion of the 15th anniversary of her death.

Cuba condemns the impact of the US blockade on women

Published on: June 9, 2022
18:44

Los Angeles, Jun 9 (Prensa Latina) Cuba on Thursday strongly condemned the effects of the US blockade against Cuba on women´s lives, during the second day of the Summit of the Americas held in Los Angeles.

Only eight women in Lebanon’s new parliament

Published on: May 18, 2022
08:31

Beirut, May 18 (Prensa Latina) The number of eight elected female parliamentarians on Wednesday confirms in Lebanon the low representation of women in the new Parliament, after the winners of seats for the 2022-2026 legislature were announced.

Afghan women reject new decree against their rights

Published on: May 11, 2022
11:29

Kabul, May 11 (Prensa Latina) At least a dozen women protested in Kabul against a recent Afghan Government decree that requires them to fully cover themselves in public, it was reported on Wednesday.

Chinese Parliament opens sessions focusing on women’s protection

Published on: April 18, 2022
08:32

Beijing, Apr 18 (Prensa Latina) China's National People's Congress (Parliament) on Monday began a new session with an agenda that focuses on the review of a bill to introduce stricter rules against trafficking in women.

Nicaraguan Government to deliver food to 54,000 families (+ Photo)

Published on: April 7, 2022
00:15

Managua, Apr 7 (Prensa Latina) The Government of Nicaragua will deliver food packages to 54,000 families in the coming days, Vice President Rosario Murillo announced.

African leader advocates for gender equality in food

Published on: March 9, 2022
10:03

Luanda, Mar 9 (Prensa Latina) One of the greatest global challenges of the 21st century is to advance gender equality in terms of nutrition and food security, said African leader Josefa Sacko.

UN calls for gender equality to recover from pandemic

Covid-19
Published on: March 8, 2022
18:01

United Nations, March 8 (Prensa Latina) The UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres on Tuesday assured the Covid-19 pandemic recovery is impossible if women's rights and gender equality issues continue to go backwards.

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