gender-based violence

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How the climate crisis affects gender equity and equality

Learn how the State Department is helping to create a more equitable future for women and girls as the climate crisis worsens.
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U.S. company champions women workers in India

Read about GAP Inc., one of the recipients of the State Department's annual Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE).
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The global scourge of gender-based violence

Learn more about what the Office of Global Women's Issues is doing to counter a surge of online and physical violence against women.
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Putting an end to street harassment everywhere

Learn about how three organizations are tackling street harassment of women, people of color and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
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Countering the ‘shadow pandemic’ of gender-based violence

Around the world rates of domestic violence have spiked during COVID-19. Learn how the U.S. is working to end this "shadow pandemic."
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U.S. gives global groups $580 million to combat COVID-19

Multilateral organizations are fighting the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. Learn how the U.S. is supporting these vital efforts.
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Fostering equity and equality for all

The Biden-Harris administration has an ambitious 10-point strategy to achieve gender equity. See what the plan involves.
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Ending violence against women: A human rights imperative

November 25 is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Learn how the U.S. is tackling this issue around the world.
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Partnering to protect women in crisis

The U.S. is partnering with the United Nations and other organizations to help women suffering in humanitarian crises. Learn more about these efforts.