The AFRO knows what it’s like to endure challenging times. John H. Murphy, Sr., a former enslaved man founded the AFRO in 1892 with $200 from his wife, Martha Howard Murphy. Together they ...

Climate action cannot be successful or sustainable if it does not involve women. The UN Secretary-General has singled out women’s leadership for their unique ability as “drivers of solutions ...

and the role of UN Women in this respect is, of necessity, largely a supportive and advisory one. An important additional element is monitoring and reporting on progress with gender mainstreaming.

footage of the visit shows Meghan surrounded by women in blue tops bearing the UN Women logo. "At one point the duchess, with a fixed smile, can be seen whispering to a member of staff ...

Despite great strides made by the international women’s rights movement over many years, women and girls around the world are still married as children or trafficked into forced labor and sex ...

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Kind of a nice homage to the NBA's logo, no? Here's hoping the NWSL goes on to a long, successful run as the premier women's league in North America. It's got some decent backing, too — US ...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — More than 600 million women and girls are now affected by war, a 50% increase from a decade ago, and ...

Female athletes and global human rights leaders called on the United Nations to protect safety and fairness for women in sports during an event at the general assembly on Wednesday. Alliance ...

Find out about the report by Human Rights Watch, detailing allegations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing by Israel in the ...

A new report from the UN says females have lost out on nearly 900 medals, after being bested by biological males -- like Lia Thomas (left) -- who identify as women. USA TODAY Sports People said ...