Women's rights advocates warn UN to confront backlash against progress
On Monday, hundreds of women's advocates and activists will descend upon U.N. headquarters to hold their annual meeting known as the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). The 10-day gathering is dedicated to the promotion of gender equality and the rights and empowerment of women.
Women's Rights Under Attack and 'We Must Fight Back', Says UN Chief
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Women's rights are under attack and "we must fight back," United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Friday, warning that the world cannot stand by as progress is reversed.

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected

Taliban insist Afghan women’s rights are protected as UN says their bans cannot be ignored
Taliban claim women's rights are protected, UN decries bans
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UN urges Taliban to lift restrictions on Afghan women, girls
On International Women’s Day, the United Nations in Afghanistan called on the Taliban government to lift the ongoing restrictions imposed on Afghan women and girls.The UN also urged the international community in a statement to take decisive action in support of Afghan women’s empowerment and future.
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Taliban insist Afghan women's rights are protected as UN says bans cannot be ignored
The Taliban issued a message on International Women’s Day, saying Afghan women live in security with their rights protected, even as the U.N. condemned ongoing employment and education bans.