In Umeå, the government tries to address gender inequality in urban areas with gender-responsive urban planning and citizen involvement.... Read More
Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
The Minimum Dietary Diversity indicator aims to provide a simple tool to assess dietary diversity to help tackle food insecurity.... Read More
What role does paternity leave play in supporting child development?... Read More
Family policy becomes an essential instrument to support individual development in the smallest social institution for the sustainable development of all.... Read More
A UNICEF report takes a closer look at how far we’ve come in supporting girls’ health and how far we still need to go.... Read More
Gender stereotypes continue to shape how children view themselves and their potential, limiting their dreams and future careers.... Read More
In parts of the world, menstrual taboo prevents girls from managing their periods safely, leading to school absences.... Read More
Male victims of domestic and intimate partner violence are overlooked due to patriarchal norms and limited support.... Read More
The Chipko Movement, led by rural women in India, used a form of nonviolent protest to protect forests by hugging trees.... Read More
Stronger interventions are needed in the prevention and management of anemia among adolescent girls and women as a systemic health problem.... Read More

How the City of Umeå Addresses Gender Inequality in Urban Areas
Measuring Dietary Diversity Among Women to Strengthen Food Security for All
The Power of Paternity Leave in Shaping the Next Generation
Prioritizing Family Policy for the Welfare and Wellbeing of All
Three Decades of Progress for Girls’ Health
The Impact of Gender Stereotypes on Children’s Future and Aspirations
Menstrual Taboo Is Keeping Girls Out of School
Shedding Light on Male Victims of Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence
Chipko Movement, the Anti-Deforestation Tree-Hugging Protest by Rural Women in India
Systemic Intervention Needed to Address Anemia Among Adolescent Girls and Women