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What happens when the right voices aren’t at the table of this century’s most important discussion? Aliya Bashir spoke with former Executive Director of UN Women and Deputy President of South Africa Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the Women Deliver 2023 Conference about the pressing need to have more women at the heart of climate change planning and negotiations.
The Indian government is set to merge Childline with emergency rescue services; social workers concerned about continuity of child-friendly systems
When Emma Butler's mother was diagnosed with fibromyalgia — a chronic, painful condition affecting the spine, she found it hard to wear regular bras and underwear. She decided to do something about it.
We're partnering with the Obama Foundation to spotlight trailblazing young women advancing reproductive and disability justice.
I won't say that my mother is my role model because that would be a lie. Our lives have taken very different paths, though perhaps, not always by choice.
Enough of lip service, Mr Prime Minister! It is high time that you walk the talk. CW: Discussion of sexual violence.

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