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A woman is an adult female human. [a] [2] [3] Before adulthood, a woman is referred to as a girl (a female child or adolescent ). [4] Typically, women are of the female sex and inherit a pair of X chromosomes, one from each parent, and fertile women are capable of pregnancy and giving birth from puberty until menopause.
Learn about the federal government's actions and initiatives to advance gender equality and end gender-based violence in Canada. Find funding opportunities, resources, information and news on women's issues, 2SLGBTQI+ communities, and Indigenous women.
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One and a half years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic, the toll on the poorest and most vulnerable people remains devastating and disproportionate. The combined impact of conflict, extreme weather events and COVID-19 has deprived women and girls of even basic needs such as food security. Without urgent action ...
Goal 1. Poverty In 2021, extreme poverty is on the rise and progress towards its elimination has reversed. An estimated 435 million women and girls globally are living in extreme poverty. And yet we can change this. Over 150 million women and girls could emerge from poverty by 2030 if governments implement a comprehensive strategy to improve access...
As it stands today, only one indicator under the global goal for gender equality (SDG5) is ‘close to target’: proportion of seats held by women in local government. In other areas critical to women’s empowerment, equality in time spent on unpaid care and domestic work and decision making regarding sexual and reproductive health the world is far fro...
The report shows how the pandemic has reversed or slowed down progress on gender equality and women's rights across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It highlights the challenges and opportunities to build forward differently and better for women and girls.
Canadian Women’s Foundation: Every woman, girl, and gender-diverse person in Canada has the power, safety, support, and rights to thrive. Get more tools to recognize the signs of gender-based violence and how to offer stigma-free support.
UN Women is the UN organization that delivers programmes, policies and standards to uphold women's human rights and empower them. Learn about its work on issues such as leadership, economic empowerment, ending violence, peace and security, and more.
Feb 26, 2019 · Learn about the key events and figures in U.S. women’s history, from Abigail Adams to Hillary Clinton. Explore how women fought for equality, rights and opportunities in politics, education, health and more.
Explore a collection of TED Talks and articles on women, covering topics such as leadership, health, sexual assault, and more. Learn from inspiring women and men who share their insights, stories, and challenges on women's issues.
