UN Women [to 16 April 2016]

UN Women [to 16 April 2016]
http://www.unwomen.org/news/stories

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Date: 12 April 2016
Women police climb the ranks across Africa
Across the globe, women are still only a tiny portion of the security sector, but across Africa, some inroads are being made.
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Date: 07 April 2016
As World Health Day is commemorated globally, actions intensify in response to the Zika virus in Brazil
On World Health Day (7 April), UN Women and partners are beginning the second phase of targeted communication efforts around women’s rights in response to the Zika virus
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Date: 05 April 2016
UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women issues annual Call for Proposals
The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women invites civil society organizations and governments to apply for funding through the 20th grant cycle (2016). The deadline for submitting concept notes is 4 May 2016, 23:59 EDT (GMT–4).