UN Women [to 12 September 2015]
http://www.unwomen.org/news/stories

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Selected Press Releases
Building resilience against climate change: Women in Bangladesh lead the way
Date : September 11, 2015
In 10 of the most climate-vulnerable districts of Bangladesh, more than 19,100 women have built better systems of support and preparation for disasters, while livelihood skills training has enabled more than 1,600 women to expand their businesses.

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G20 leaders launch group to promote women’s economic empowerment
Date : September 8, 2015
Marking a historic step for women’s rights and gender equality, representatives of G20 countries, that constitute two-thirds of the world’s population and 85 per cent of GDP, launched a new engagement group to advance the economic empowerment of women.

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UN Women Executive Director announces collaborative study with Asian Development Bank during mission in the Philippines
Date : September 8, 2015
During a two-day Mission in the Philippines, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, addressed the Eminent Speakers’ Forum of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to promote gender equality and women’s rights within a regional context. ADB and UN Women will work together on a collaborative study announced during the Mission that will help Asia and the Pacific track its progress in realizing gender equality.

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“We must be diligent and vocal advocates” – Lakshmi Puri
Date : September 8, 2015
Remarks by UN Women Deputy Executive Director Lakshmi Puri at the W20 Official Launch Event in Ankara, Turkey