UN chief: Extreme poverty for women may last 130 years

UN chief: Extreme poverty for women may last 130 years

[Inquirer.net] - 03/8/2025

MANILA, Philippines— The world is 130 years away from eradicating extreme poverty among women and girls unless urgent action is taken, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned Friday during an event marking International Women’s Day. Speaking at UN headquarters, Guterres called (…)



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