Assistance to women survivors of violence during pandemic and crisis situations
Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2020
Good coordination, communication and multisectoral cooperation of all institutions in the protection system are key to protecting women survivors of violence. This video, developed by the Center of Women’s Rights (CWR), within the “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds” regional programme and funded by the European Union, emphasizes that pandemics and other crisis situations cannot be an excuse for the failure of the protection system.
(Non) functioning of the protection systems for women survivors of violence during the pandemic
Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2020
The onset of COVID-19 pandemic has pulled out to the surface already present shortcomings and gaps in the protection system for women victims of violence. The system’s functionality during a pandemic or any other crisis situation must be a priority and violence against women shouldn’t be a secondary concern. This video, developed by the Center of Women’s Rights (CWR), within the “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds” regional programme and funded by the European Union, emphasizes that…
HeForShe Turkey partner Fenerbahçe Sports Club celebrates Father’s Day!
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2020
“Fenerbahçe Sports Club athletes celebrated Father’s Day and shared their thoughts on fathers’ important role in achieving gender equality. Being a HeForShe partner, Fenerbahçe Sports Club continues its work towards becoming a gender-sensitive and inclusive sports club.
Fatherhood is the best profession
Date: Friday, 19 June 2020
On Father's Day, we celebrate men who embrace their role as care-takers in Georgia and across the region. Happy Father's Day! Stay tuned for more on our new project with UNFPA EECA and European Union against gender stereotypes and gender-based violence. #eu4genderequality
Date: Thursday, 18 June 2020
On the occasion of World Refugee Day 2020, Turkish and Syrian women sing “If only life would be a feast” – a cherished Turkish song celebrating life and solidarity in diversity. As Turkish and Syrian women sing the song together, they call for an equal world and future. The video was prepared within the framework of UN Women-led projects funded by the European Union and the Government of Japan, with the support of the project partners Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and…
Date: Thursday, 18 June 2020
Conflicts and displacement affect women and girls disproportionately. In Europe and Central Asia, we promote full enjoyment of refugee women and girls’ human rights and equal access to all opportunities. #WorldRefugeeDay
When the shutter sound becomes the voice of women
Date: Wednesday, 3 June 2020
Four university students from Colombia and Palestine met with more than 100 Turkish and Syrian women in four different cities across Turkey at Light the Dark photography workshops. The sound of the shutter became the voice of women in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, and İzmir and allowed their creative talent to shine through. After the workshops, 77 photos were selected to be displayed. Two exhibitions were opened in Gaziantep and Eskişehir, where visitors explored the strength and solidarity…
Provoked? Stalking is not love
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Promote healthy relationships. Violence has no excuse.Every second Ukrainian agreed with the statement that it is by nature more difficult for men to control their aggression.Sprovokuvala? (Did she provoke?) campaign aims to challenge the victim blaming attitudes, raise awareness on gender-based violence and gender stereotypes in Ukraine.The video is produced in the framework of the United Nations Recovery and Peacebuilding Programme implemented by four UN agencies: UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and…
Provoked? There is no “boys` sport” and “girls` sport”
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Help young girls overcome gender stereotypes. Violence has no excuse.54 per cent of the Ukrainians believe that women are naturally more vulnerable and weak, and that it is harder for them to handle difficult situations.Sprovokuvala? (Did she provoke?) campaign aims to challenge the victim blaming attitudes, raise awareness on gender-based violence and gender stereotypes in Ukraine.The video is produced in the framework of the United Nations Recovery and Peacebuilding Programme implemented…
Provoked? Women are not just caregivers
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Challenge traditional family roles. Violence has no excuse.77 per cent of the Ukrainians believe that women’s most important role is being a caregiver — taking care of the house, husband and children; cooking food for the family. In addition to 43 per cent that agreed that a good wife should not doubt her husband’s opinion even if she doesn`t agree with him.Sprovokuvala? (Did she provoke?) campaign aims to challenge the victim blaming attitudes, raise awareness on gender-based violence and…
Provoked? Harassment is not a compliment
Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2020
Stand against harassment in public spaces. Violence has no excuse.35 per cent of the Ukrainians believe that unwanted touching, stroking, hugs and other actions of a sexual nature from an unknown person is not a sexual violence. Another 73 per cent are sure whether jokes and hints of a sexual nature from a stranger is considered a sexual violence.Sprovokuvala? (Did she provoke?) campaign aims to challenge the victim blaming attitudes, raise awareness on gender-based violence and gender…
In the COVID-19 response UN Women Moldova and Sweden support local businesses run by women
Date: Tuesday, 19 May 2020
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.
Generation equality is like a building. You have to lay the foundation strong for equal generations
Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Emine is one of the women who attended digital skills training courses at Multi-Purpose Community Center run by the Southeastern Anatolia Project Regional Development Administration. Supported by a UN Women project funded by the Government of Japan, the Centre offers vocational training courses including non-traditional skills such as coding and computer literacy and promotes social cohesion and dialogue between Turkish and Syrian women. Emine explains how the Centre helped her stand on her…
My handicrafts were my psychologist, now they are my source of income
Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Berivan Atilgan is one of the women who enhanced their employability skills thanks to a UN Women project entitled “Social and Economic Stabilization of Refugee Women and Adolescent Girls in Turkey,” which is funded by the Government of Japan and implemented in partnership with the GAP Administration and the Association for Solidarity with Asylum-Seekers and Migrants.
Date: Wednesday, 6 May 2020
Prevent violence against women and girls. If you or anyone you know feel in danger in Albania, call the national counseling line for women and girls, 116, 117 or the police 129.The video was supported by the Swedish Government as part of the joint UN programme on Ending Violence against Women in Albania.
Gulbahor Majidova: Overcoming loss with a determination to help others in Tajikistan
Date: Friday, 24 April 2020
Gulbahor Majidova’s life has been full of loses. Still, she overcame loss with motivation, and she became a leader in her community to promote and raise awareness about the civil registration system reform in Tajikistan. Thanks to Gulbahor, many in her hometown applied for documents at the civil registration office. Her story is part of the “25 Women” series UN Women Regional Office for Europe and Central Asia produced for the Generation Equality campaign, marking the 25th year anniversary…
Syrian women help shape the first Global Refugee Forum
Date: Thursday, 16 April 2020
Syrian refugee women from Gaziantep shared their experiences, insights, and recommendations as part of the preparation for the first Global Refugee Forum. Gathered under the roof of SADA Women’s Empowerment and Solidarity Center, they have shared their recommendations and demands for empowering women in crisis. The SADA Center operates under UN Women led project “Strengthening the resilience of Syrian women and girls and host communities” financed by the European Union and the Government of…
“Women Veterans’ Movement” representative Andriana Susak on effects of COVID-19
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2020
“Women Veterans’ Movement” representative Andriana Susak speaks about what women veterans are facing in the face of COVID-19 crisis. She emphasizes the economic and employment challenges, especially given the health conditions acquired during active duty. For women in the armed forces, and paramedics who are on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response, this situation exacerbates the need for food; basic protection, such as, respirators, gloves, antiseptics etc. and finding new ways to stay…
Ukrainian Women’s Fund representative Anastasia Perepylytsia on effects of COVID-19
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2020
Anastasia Perepyltysia from Ukrainian Women’s Fund in Zaporizhzhia region talks about the key problems for women living in rural areas, including the lack of access to basic medical products and services due to suspended public transportation. In critical situations, they have to pay additional costs to hire private transportation to get to the hospitals or pharmacies located in regional or local centers. She remarks that women with disabilities or those suffering from underlying diseases…
Roma activist Galyna Yurchenko on effects of COVID-19
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2020
Roma activist Galyna Yurchenko elaborates on the challenges the Roma community is facing now: lack of employment opportunities as the country is under quarantine; lack of basic supply of water and food in the remote areas and children missing out on education due to lack of access to information and communication technologies.