Regional forum puts forth solutions to end violence against women
Date: Wednesday, 5 February 2020
In October 2019, key governmental, regional, and civil society leaders came together in a regional forum in Tirana to commit their efforts and discuss progress toward ending violence against women in the region and implementing the Istanbul Convention. The forum was convened by the Government of Albania, UN Women, the European Union, and the Council of Europe as part of the EU-funded regional programme ‘Ending violence and discrimination against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey:…
Photography united more than 100 Turkish and Syrian women across Turkey
Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2020
For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women Turkey brought 4 university students from Colombia and Palestine together with more than 100 Turkish and Syrian women and conducted “Light the Dark” photography workshops. Organized in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin and İzmir, the workshops provided a free space to interact with each other and to try photography as a way of expression. At the end of the workshop series, a photography exhibition was created. Enabling an inter-…
12 artists “lighted the dark” with 10 art installations at a park in Ankara
Date: Tuesday, 28 January 2020
During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, UN Women Turkey, in partnership with the Swedish Embassy, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality and Çankaya Municipality, launched the “Light the Dark” campaign and opened Turkey’s first-ever outdoor light installation exhibition to draw attention to violence against women and girls and gender inequality. 12 contemporary artists expressed their thoughts and feelings on gender-based violence using light and the interdisciplinary,…
Date: Tuesday, 17 December 2019
Located in Gaziantep, the SADA Women’s Empowerment and Solidarity Center aims to empower Turkish and Syrian women by providing gender-sensitive services. Funded by the European Union and the Government of Japan, the center operates under the UN Women-led project “Strengthening the Resilience of Syrian Women and Girls and Host Communities in Turkey” in partnership with Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, International Labour Organisation and Association for Solidarity with Asylum Seekers and…
Violence against women is a crime. Don’t be a bystander, don’t be a part of it!
Date: Monday, 16 December 2019
Fenerbahce Sports Club, one of the oldest and most popular sports club in Turkey, joined forces with the HeForShe movement in 2018 to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in sports. Fenerbahce announced a manifesto, within the framework of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, expressing Fenerbahce’s call for action to combat violence against women. The manifesto was read by athletes from Fenerbahce’s 9 different branches. The video was shown on TVs and social media…
Violence against women is a crime. Don’t be a bystander, don’t be a part of it!
Date: Monday, 16 December 2019
Fenerbahce Sports Club, one of the oldest and most popular sports club in Turkey, joined forces with the HeForShe movement in 2018 to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment in sports. Fenerbahce announced a manifesto, within the framework of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, expressing Fenerbahce’s call for action to combat violence against women. The manifesto was read by Selçuk Yöntem, well-known actor and Ece Dizdar, well-known actress and board member on gender…
Date: Monday, 11 November 2019
Seven women from disadvantaged groups, including women with disabilities, Roma and LBTIQ women share their sufferings and experience with different forms of violence, impacting their whole family.
Leaders to take stock of progress on gender equality at Beijing+25 regional review meeting
Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2019
From young gender equality advocates to high-ranking government officials, more than 700 key stakeholders from North America, Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia will gather in Geneva on 29-30 October 2019 to review the progress made on the commitments of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the most visionary agenda for gender equality and women’s rights, adopted almost 25 years ago.
Women’s Empowerment Principles for creating an equal environment in the workplace
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
In the modern world, a significant part of the reputation of leading business companies is their support of women's empowerment and creation of an equal environment in the workplace. UN Women through its “A joint Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Georgia” project, funded by Government of Norway, promotes Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the business sector of Georgia.
Women’s Empowerment Principles for a more equal workplace
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
In our days, leading business companies play a significant role in the support of women’s empowerment and promotion of equality in the working environment. As a matter of fact, companies supporting gender equality are more competitive in the market and earn the loyalty of the customers. UN Women through the project “A joint Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Georgia”, funded by the Government of Norway, promotes Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) in the business sector in…
Women’s Empowerment Principles for advancing gender equality
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
Why is the implementation of Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) essential? Georgian business companies share their experience about WEPs. Promoting and implementing WEPs is one of UN Women’s most important mandate to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment through the project “A joint Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Georgia”, funded by the Government of Norway.
Rugby player Gela Aprasidze in support of HeForShe
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
Famous rugby player Gela Aprasidze, not only is a young champion but also a role model who supports girls’ empowerment and equality in sports. Gela stands in support of HeForShe in the campaign carried out by UN Women Georgia, under the UN Joint Programme for Gender Equality, funded by the Government of Sweden.
SHE will win - gender equality in sports
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
UN Women Georgia, within HeForShe campaign, showcased boys and girls in sports, in support of gender equality and girls’ empowerment in Georgia. The videos were produced in the frameworks of the UN Joint Programme for Gender Equality, funded by the Government of Sweden.
Women’s Empowerment Principles for more empowered women
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
Take a look on how the implementation of Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) has changed lives of women in business companies in Georgia. Promoting and implementing WEPs is one of UN Women’s most important goals through the project “A joint Action for Women’s Economic Empowerment in Georgia”, funded by the Government of Norway.
Rugby player Nino in support of HeForSHe
Date: Monday, 15 July 2019
Nino, a rugby player from Georgia, is our HeForShe role model who stands for gender equality in sports. This campaign was carried out by UN Women Georgia, under the UN Joint Programme for Gender Equality, funded by the Government of Sweden.
Refugee women and rights-based journalism in Turkey
Date: Wednesday, 10 July 2019
Reporting on refugees can be challenging. So, how can we get it right? Rights-based and ethical journalism avoids using discriminatory language, emphasizes the rights of individuals, and shows zero tolerance for violence against refugee women. Our implementing partner, Women's Studies Association, prepared this video as a guide for local media organizations for the Turkey component of the EU-UN Women regional programme "Ending Violence against Women in Western Balkans and Turkey:…
Documentary screening for International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict
Date: Thursday, 4 July 2019
Justice is for everyone. To deliver that message, UN Women Kosovo and U.S Embassy in Pristina screened the documentary ‘The Prosecutors’ on 19 June 2019, the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict. 'The Prosecutors‘ is a feature length documentary showcasing the story of three dedicated lawyers across three continents, who are committed to combat impunity in cases of sexual violence in conflict. At the end of the screening, Emmy award winning director,…
Partnering to end Violence Against Women in the Western Balkans and Turkey
Date: Thursday, 4 July 2019
Over 500 civil society representatives from the Western Balkans and Turkey met in Istanbul on 7-8 May to take stock of the main challenges, achievements and lessons learnt in the implementation of the EU-UN Women regional programme on ending violence against women “Implementing Norms, Changing Minds”.
Date: Monday, 24 June 2019
The video of famous Ukrainian men in support of feminism was released on the joint initiative of the publishing house Knygolove and the #HeForShe Ukraine movement. Front man of the rock group O.Torvald Yevgen Galich, Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the Council of Europe Dmytro Kuleba, journalist and writer Mark Livin, Ukrainian designer Ivan Frolov, and TV presenter and HeForShe advocate from Ukraine Michael Schur speak about their vision of gender equality, explaining how they…
The Journey of Women's Rights: 1911-2015
Date: Friday, 21 June 2019
UN Women captures the journey of women's rights from 1911-2015, and key moments of the women's movements globally.