Afghanistan, Oct. 17 -- UN Women has called for increased investment in social protection, healthcare and education to address extreme poverty among women and girls worldwide, warning that progress toward gender equality remains fragile.
In its message marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty on October 17, the UN agency urged governments and responsible institutions to expand essential services and strengthen support systems for vulnerable women and girls.
The agency has repeatedly warned that women and girls face a disproportionate risk of poverty because of unequal access to employment, income, education and public services. The Gender Snapshot 2025, published by UN Women and the UN Department of Economic and Social...