UN Women in Europe and Central Asia

These thematic briefs offer an overview of UN Women’s contributions to advancing gender equality across Europe and Central Asia. Each brief showcases evidence-based strategies, regional successes, and the added value of our unique triple mandate. Explore how UN Women partners with governments, civil society, and the private sector to advance gender equality across the region.

The briefs outline how UN Women partners with national governments to strengthen policy frameworks, legal reforms, and institutional capacity building initiatives that promote women's rights and gender mainstreaming across sectors. Through engagement with civil society organizations, UN Women amplifies grassroots voices, supports women's leadership development, and fosters community-driven solutions that address gender equality challenges. These partnerships extend to the private sector, where UN Women facilitates corporate engagement in gender-responsive business practices, women's economic empowerment programs, and initiatives that promote workplace equality and women's entrepreneurship. The organization's approach recognizes that progress requires multi-stakeholder collaboration and shared accountability.

The regional context of Europe and Central Asia presents opportunities and challenges, from addressing gender-based violence and promoting women's political participation to tackling economic disparities and ensuring digital transformation remains inclusive. Each thematic brief captures how UN Women adapts global gender equality frameworks to regional contexts while maintaining alignment with international standards and commitments.