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Empowering Women: Caretaking Support and Inclusivity in Uruguay’s Armed Forces

Introduction Uruguay, a country often lauded for its progressive social policies and strong commitment to human rights, is making significant strides in gender equality within its armed forces. Recognizing the barriers that household responsibilities and traditional gender roles impose on women, the Uruguayan government, with support from the United Nations, is implementing innovative measures to […]

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The Critical Role of Women’s Participation in Advancing Societies: A Global Perspective

Introduction The participation of women in political, economic, and social spheres is essential for the comprehensive advancement of societies. This principle has been increasingly recognized and advocated for by global leaders, including UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed. In her numerous engagements with ministers and female civil society leaders across various countries, Mohammed has consistently […]