Istanbul Marathon turns orange to say no to violence against women

The theme for this year’s Istanbul marathon was to end violence against women. Turkish Minister of Youth and Sport and Minister of Health, Mayor of Istanbul and UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ingibjorg Gisladottir kicked off the 37th Istanbul Marathon. About 100,000 people participated in this year’s marathon including 30,000 runners who competed in 10 km, 15 km and 42 km runs. The color theme for the marathon was orange, in response to UN Secretary General’s SayNO -…

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Dream Big: Angelique Kidjo on her hopes for all girls

Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018

On 8 March 2013 - International Women's Day 2013 - UN Women will release the song "One Woman." Two years in the making, the song was first performed in the United Nations General Assembly Hall when the agency was launched in 2011. The track features 25 singers and musicians recording in over 20 countries. Here, Angelique Kidjo speaks about her hopes for the next generation and the importance of perseverance. For more information, please visit

UN Women programme with refugee women in fYR Macedonia and Serbia

Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018

n 2016, UN Women and Oxfam supported partners in fYR Macedonia and Serbia to provide services to refugee women, including psychosocial support, advice on human rights and asylum, workshops, language classes as well as clothing and hygiene kits.

Georgian Rugby Players join "Sportsmen UNiTE against Violence against Women Campaign"

Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018

Georgian Rugby players once again unite for the "Sportsmen UNiTE against Violence against Women Campaign” that has been run in their country to support UN Secretary-General’s UNiTE to End Violence against Women Campaign. The campaign is supported by the UN Joint Programme “Enhancing Gender Equality in Georgia” and funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida). The UN Joint Programme in Georgia is implemented by UN Women, UNFPA and UNDP.

Women Councilors in Serbia mobilize for gender equality

Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018

Women Councilors Networks in Serbia, recently established with the support of UN Women, have started taking action across the country, especially in the most underdeveloped and disadvantaged communities, to overcome patriarchal and traditional norms and empower women to uplift their communities. The video features an initiative by the Women Councilors Network in Svrljig, a predominantly agricultural town, to encourage organic farming among rural women to boost their economic opportunities…