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But first, let me take a selfie. A new study published in the journal PLOS One has found that selfies make you appear slimmer, but not more attractive. Scientists discovered that women are seen as ...

Forbes: Study: Selfies May Make Women Appear Slimmer, Here’s The Potential Impact

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A study recently published in the journal PLOS ONE found that women may actually appear slimmer in selfies than in photos taken from other angles. Here ,odels Alessandra Ambrosio, Adriana Lima, and ...

Advancing women’s health is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, health equity and gender equality. Health underpins women’s quality of life and enables the realization of other human rights, supporting women’s full participation in social, economic and political life.

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Our work Promoting women’s human rights and achieving gender equality are core commitments of the UN Human Rights Office. We promote women and girls’ equal enjoyment of all human rights, including freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive rights, access to justice, socio-economic equality, and participation in decision-making.

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A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal justice detention worldwide.

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We envision a world in which systems of oppression and harm are dismantled, and women and girls regardless of race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic ...

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To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce. By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world.