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The impact of gender data

14,716 women-headed households were given priority food aid thanks in part to data produced by the Women Count Regional Programme for the Arab States.

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Women from Aldea Campur, in Alta Verapaz, make, market and package their own shampoo, earning extra income for themselves and for their families. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown
Research highlight|Gender data
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Research highlight|Economic empowerment
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Research highlight|Economic empowerment
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Research highlight|Environment
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Research highlight|Economic empowerment
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A nomadic woman herding goats in Mongolia. The Mongolian National Statistics Office, supported by Woman Count, has gathered data to understand the specific needs and challenges faced by women herders due to changing environmental factors. ©FAO/K.Purevraqchaa
Research highlight|Gender data gaps
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Research highlight|Economic empowerment
Poverty is not gender-neutral
Women in Mexico City joined the 25th of November demonstration raising awareness towards the elimination of violence against women and girls. Photo: UN Women/Dzilam Méndez
Research highlight|Ending violence against women
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