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UK sharply cuts global aid due to pandemic’s economic impact

By EDITH M. LEDERERApril 30, 2021 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Kingdom said Thursday it is temporarily reducing its international aid from 14...

UN report: Many women in poor nations can’t say, `No sex’

By EDITH M. LEDERERApril 14, 2021 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Less than half the women in 57 developing countries are denied the right to say “no” to sex with their partners, to decide whether to use contraception, or to seek health care, a U...

Russian supermodel Vodianova is new UN goodwill ambassador

EDITH M. LEDERERFebruary 25, 2021 GMT

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Russian supermodel and philanthropist Natalia Vodianova became a United Nations goodwill ambassador on Wednesday, pledging to promote the sexual and reproductive rights of women and girls and tackle stigmas surrounding their bodies...