For All Women and Girls: Selma Acuner
on the importance of inclusive negotiation processes, civil society engagement, and the collective efforts that have driven the women’s movement forward. Learn more
In the words of Stefanie Posavec:
“By visualizing gender data, we bring to light the often-hidden societal inequalities that permeate our world." Learn more
Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO 2025 opens new doors for businesswomen from Montenegro and Serbia
More than 30 women entrepreneurs from Montenegro and Serbia gathered in Belgrade on 7 October for the Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO 2025. Learn more
Steering Uzbekistan toward gender equality one bus ride at a time
Saodat Shermatova is not just a bus driver; she is a pioneer. With every kilometer she drives, she is changing perceptions and proving that gender should never be a barrier to opportunity. Learn more
Sonja Licht on leading the march for peace:
“Women must not only be present at the table – they must be the building blocks of the process.” Learn more
Highlights
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In Focus: Women Lead Peace Follows

Every policy, decision, and action taken under the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 has contributed to building a more inclusive and peaceful world — anchored in women's leadership. Yet, the path to lasting change and peace is long, and our commitment must be stronger than ever.

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In Focus: UN Women Turns 15

Discover how UN Women has been supercharging fifteen years of transformative impact in UN Women in Europe and Central Asia.

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In Focus: For All Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

Thirty years ago, world leaders made a promise at the Fourth World Conference on Women – equal rights, opportunities, power, and safety for women and girls everywhere. The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action enshrines that promise.

 
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On 8 July 2024 in Kyiv, fire and rescue service workers, hospital staff and volunteers clear rubble and search for people trapped under debris after an attack that hit Okhmatdyt hospital, Ukraine's largest children's medical centre. Photo: UNICEF/UNI608590/Filippov
Three years into the full-scale war, Ukrainian women lead humanitarian aid and economic resilience

Three years into Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian women continue to bear the brunt of the war. With over 1.8 million internally displaced and almost 6.7 million requiring humanitarian assistance, the war in Ukraine is one of the most profound humanitarian crises of our time. Yet, amid destruction and displacement, Ukraine's women are stepping up as first responders, civil society leaders, and entrepreneurs at the forefront of humanitarian response, economic recovery, and social cohesion.

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Women and children are amongst the most affected after the earthquakes in Gaziantep, Türkiye. Photo: UN Women/Nilüfer Baş
In Focus: Supporting women and girls in Türkiye in the aftermath of the earthquakes

On 6 February 2023, twin earthquakes struck Türkiye and Syria, killing thousands of people and injuring many others. In close coordination with the government and partners, UN Women Türkiye’s emergency response is addressing the urgent and longer-term needs of women and girls impacted by the earthquakes. 

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Women's Entrepreneurship EXPO 2025

Launched in 2021, the Women’s Entrepreneurship EXPO is a unique partnership platform to promote women’s entrepreneurship ecosystem building in the Europe and Central Asia region. EXPO provides an interactive space for women entrepreneurs, investors and private sector representatives for collaboration, ideas generation, capacity building and business development.

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UNETE

16 Days of Activism 2025: End digital violence against all women and girls

From 25 November to 10 December 2025, mark the 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence under the theme: “UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls”. This year's campaign focuses on one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse: digital violence against women and girls. This year’s campaign is also a reminder that digital safety is central to gender equality.  Read more ►

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Belén Sanz Luque, UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia

Regional Director, Belén Sanz Luque

Belén Sanz Luque is the Regional Director for UN Women Europe and Central Asia. Previously, Belén Sanz served as UN Women Country Representative for Mexico (2017-2024) and Colombia (2013 - 2017). Full bio ►