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On the 25th anniversary of Beijing Declaration on women’s rights, UN Women calls for accelerating its unfinished business
Twenty-five years ago, the Fourth World Conference on Women set a path-breaking agenda for women’s rights. Learn more
Edita Velic: A young politician urges women in Bosnia and Herzegovina to make their voices heard
One of the youngest politicians in Bosnia and Herzegovina encourages women to stand up and never give up. Learn more
Women’s rights advocates gather to discuss new pathways to gender equality
Feminists from the Western Balkans and Turkey meet to discuss an urgent pathway to deliver on the commitments made in the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Learn more
Digital campaign challenges Ukrainians to rethink gender based violence during a pandemic
Following a recent perception survey, the campaign sparked a wide discussion on causes of gender-based violence. Learn more
Women across Europe and Central Asia are stepping up to innovate for change amid a pandemic
UN Women focuses on a fair and just recovery, by providing the space and opportunities for women to use their abilities and realize solutions. Learn 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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In Focus: 75th session of the UN General Assembly
The 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 75) will open on 15 September and mark the 75th anniversary of the United Nations through a High-level meeting on 21 September. With COVID-19 continuing to disrupt lives and economies around the world and putting at risk the hard-won gains of women’s rights, gender equality is on top of the agenda for decision-makers this year as they convene, mostly virtually, at UNGA 75. More
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The Shadow Pandemic: Violence against women during COVID-19
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified. This is the Shadow Pandemic growing amidst the COVID-19 crisis and we need a global collective effort to stop it. More
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Generation Equality
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UN Women is launching a new campaign, “Generation Equality—Realizing women’s rights and an equal future”. The campaign demands equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to sexual harassment and all forms of violence against women and girls, health-care services that respond to their needs, and their equal participation in political life and decision-making in all areas of life. More
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In Focus: Women and the SDGs
Gender equality is a right. Fulfilling this right is the best chance we have in meeting some of the most pressing challenges of our time—from economic crisis and lack of health care, to climate change, violence against women and escalating conflicts. Check out new data, stories, videos and publications from Europe and Central Asia illustrating how and why gender equality matters across all the Sustainable Development Goals. More
COVID-19: How we respond in Europe and Central Asia by Regional Director Alia El-Yassir
UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Alia El-Yassir calls for putting women and girls at the heart of decision making in COVID-19 response and protecting their health and well-being. Read more►
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23/09/2020Members of the police, social protection and judiciary institutions in Serbia and Montenegro commit to protect women from violence
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21/09/2020Digital campaign challenges Ukrainians to rethink gender based violence during a pandemic
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21/09/2020UN Women Statement for International Day of Peace, 21 September 2020
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17/09/2020Press Release: UN Women launches a series of Innovation Labs for Gender Equality in Europe and Central Asia
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17/09/2020Women across Europe and Central Asia are stepping up to innovate for change amid a pandemic
"It’s time for a re-set"
On the 25th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for new alliances across generations and sectors to ensure deep, systemic change for women and for the world. More
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In the COVID-19 response UN Women Moldova and Sweden support local businesses run by women
With the financial support of Sweden, UN Women Moldova provided 28,000 pieces of protective equipment to social assistance staff from 36 territorial units throughout the Republic of Moldova. The coveralls and masks were purchased from three local companies run by women. This donation enabled social workers from various regions of the country to access protective equipment, and supported businesses run by women helping the national economy.