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…
Historic law in Moldova prohibits sexist advertising
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
In 2016, the Republic of Moldova adopted Law 71, which, for the first time, prohibits sexist language and advertising. According to the law, companies and individuals using sexist advertising risk to be fined.This video was developed by UN Programme "Women in Politics", in partnership with URMA TA. The UN Programme "Women in Politics" was implemented by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and the United Nations Development…