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UN: Women and girls at high risk of being pushed into modern slavery

Published on: December 1, 2021
20:38

United Nations, Dec 1 (Prensa Latina) Women and children are at high risk of being pushed into contemporary forms of slavery, UN-appointed independent rights experts said on Wednesday.

Cuba defends commitment to non-violence against women and girls

Published on: November 25, 2021
23:21

Havana, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez on Thursday ratified his country's commitment opposing violence against women (VAW) and girls, an issue he really considered as Cuba´s top priority.

UN considers VAW as a public health emergency

Published on: November 25, 2021
21:47

United Nations, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Violence against women (VAW) and girls is an abhorrent crime and a public health emergency, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned Thursday.

UN experts ask to fight setbacks in gender equality

Published on: November 24, 2021
17:55

United Nations, Nov 24 (Prensa Latina) A team of UN human rights experts on Wednesday called on UN member states to fight setbacks on gender equality.

Cuba prepares activities for Women Filmmakers’ Showcase

Published on: November 23, 2021
15:29

Havana, Nov 23 (Prensa Latina) The Women Filmmakers' Showcase, one of the most awaited events by female directors currently working in Cuba, will open the debate on their roles and speeches within the circuit.

Homicide is a top cause of maternal death in the United States

Published on: November 15, 2021
20:38

Washington, Nov 15 (Prensa Latina) Pregnant women in the United States die by homicide more often than they die of pregnancy-related causes — and they’re frequently killed by a partner, according to a study published in the journal Nature.

Cuban women reaffirm unwavering support for Revolution

Published on: October 22, 2021
14:15

Havana, Oct 22 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Women's Federation (FMC) on Friday ratified its unwavering support for the Revolution, as well as for its free and sovereign project, in the face of destabilizing attempts promoted from abroad.

UN chief warns that women remain on the periphery of peace process

Published on: October 21, 2021
18:31

United Nations, Oct 21 (Prensa Latina) Women remain on the periphery of formal peace processes and they are largely excluded from rooms where decisions are made, UN Secretary-General (UNSG) António Guterres said Thursday.

Russian protagonist of film in space addressed women’s forum

Published on: October 14, 2021
16:21

Moscow, Oct 14 (Prensa Latina) Yulia Peresild, the Russian protagonist of the film The Challenge, which is being currently shot in space, on Thursday spoke with attendees of the 3rd Eurasian Women's Forum, held in the city of Saint Petersburg.

Dr.Guzman dedicates UNESCO prize to Cuban science

Published on: September 30, 2021
15:54

Havana, Sept 30 (Prensa Latina) Deeply moved, Dr. Maria Guadalupe Guzman on Thursday said the prize awarded by UNESCO to her work is a recognition to Cuba and a lifetime devoted to science.

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