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Generations Talk Gender: An intergenerational podcast on gender
A new unique podcast connects gender equality activists from across generations and all walks of life. Learn more
In the words of Nahla Haidar
Nahla Haidar, CEDAW’s rapporteur on reprisals, talks about the regression in women’s rights and some challenges brought by the pandemic. Learn more
Lyubov Vorontsova: Fighting the stigma surrounding people living with HIV in Kazakhstan
Lyubov Vorontsova has been living with HIV for 15 years. She overcame her own fears, and began to teach and help others. Learn more
Hand over the mic
For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, we are handing over the mic to survivors, essential workers, and leaders, telling us what’s urgent, and how we can stop violence against women during COVID-19. Learn more
What happened after COVID-19: Albania
How six local women’s organizations supported by UN Women and the EU ensured access to justice for survivors of domestic violence. Learn more
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In Focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
As countries implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, violence against women intensified. At the same time, legal, health and social support services became limited and less accessible. For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December 2020), UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign is amplifying the call for global action to bridge funding gaps, ensure essential services for survivors of violence during the COVID-19 crisis, focus on prevention, and collection of data that can improve life-saving services for women and girls. More
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In Focus: Women, Peace, Power
In October 2020, the UN Security Council will mark two decades since the landmark resolution 1325, which for the first time, enshrined the essential role of women in securing and maintaining peace. The UN Security Council will hold its annual Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security virtually this year, on 29 October. This month, under the theme “Women, Peace, Power,” UN Women is highlighting women’s successful contributions to sustainable peace, human security and justice. More
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Across Europe and Central Asia, women confront economic impacts of the pandemic
Before the pandemic, women already earned and saved less than men, were the majority of single-parent households and held more insecure jobs with less access to social protection. The COVID-19 pandemic has created an economic crisis of epic proportions – with women and girls getting hard-hit. More
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Efforts intensify to confront pandemic-related spikes in violence against women
Violence against women and girls has been increasing globally as the COVID-19 pandemic magnifies economic and social stresses. Meanwhile, crowded homes, measures to restrict contact and movement, and limited access to services are making it harder for survivors to seek help. More
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In Focus: Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response
The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a health issue. It is a profound shock to our societies and economies, and women are at the heart of care and response efforts underway. UN Women is bringing up-to-date information and analysis on how and why gender matters in COVID-19 response. More
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International Women's Day 2021
The theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) 2021 is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.
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03/12/2020Roza Mojsovska: The only artist in North Macedonia who paints with her mouth
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03/12/2020The Business Fights Poverty Virtual Gender Summit and UN Women’s Virtual Women’s Entrepreneurship Showcase
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01/12/2020I am Generation Equality: Azimabonu Jumabekova, young HIV activist
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01/12/2020Lyubov Vorontsova: Fighting the stigma surrounding people living with HIV in Kazakhstan
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01/12/2020Press Release: The United Nations in Ukraine and the Wild Theater present NEW SCARS, an interactive theater project against gender-based violence
With the will, there’s a way to end violence against women
In a statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka says: "As we face COVID-19’s devastation, there has never been a more important moment to resolve to put our combined resources and commitment behind the biggest issues, and to end violence against women and girls, for good." More
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Keep the promise, accelerate the change
25 years ago, Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action laid out a bold vision for gender equality. How far have we come in Europe and Central Asia since then? New regional report launched by UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia provides a snapshot.