As Women Worldwide Still Struggle to Achieve Basic Rights, Third Committee Emphasizes Importance of Access to Citizenship, Education, Work, Justice

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World Has Collective Responsibility to Act as Afghan Authorities Issue Multiple Edicts Denying Women’s and Girl’s Rights, UN Official States.

Pressing challenges like climate change and armed conflict cannot be overcome if half of the world’s population does not enjoy equal rights and opportunities, the Third Committee (Social, Humanitarian and Cultural) heard today, as it commenced its debate on the advancement of women.

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United Nations. “As Women Worldwide Still Struggle to Achieve Basic Rights, Third Committee Emphasizes Importance of Access to Citizenship, Education, Work, Justice.” New York: UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases, October 3, 2023. https://press.un.org/en/2023/gashc4375.doc.htm

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