Mural artivism: Breaking the walls of gender inequality

As part of the Generation Equality campaign, seven distinguished local artists – from Albania, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia, Turkey, and the curator of the initiative from the United States of America – are starting a conversation on gender equality through mural art in Europe and Central Asia. By decorating walls, artivists seek to figuratively break down the walls of inequality! Collectively, these change-makers of all ages and genders can tackle the unfinished business of…

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Social mobilization in Georgia: Racha-Lechkhumi and Kvemo Svaneti

Date: Wednesday, 31 March 2021

In 2017, in the abandoned, almost deserted villages of Lechkhumi, the local women took the first steps towards breathing new life into the villages.It all started with an initiative by UN Women and the Taso Foundation in support of social mobilization. The women who joined the initiative gathered the other locals and set an example for them of how to stand together. This motivated others to follow suit.Through the activism of women, the villages now are filled with new joy and enthusiasm.…

Vision of youth: Reimagining a future of equality after the pandemic

Date: Wednesday, 31 March 2021

In 2021, we’re gearing up to recover from the damaging effects of the pandemic. The world is coming to terms with accepting a “new normal” but also embracing transformation and opportunities while doing so. As we are reimagining a new, transformative future, how can we translate this momentum into our fight for gender equality and social justice for all, including women, girls, men and boys from minority and marginalized communities? Let’s hear from young activists across Europe and Central…

Social mobilization in Georgia: Imereti

Date: Wednesday, 31 March 2021

An initiative by UN Women and the Taso Foundation in support of social mobilization, implemented to empower women and communities in four regions of Georgia, has revived village life in Imereti.The women involved in this initiative, who had been striving for development, turned their traditional and favourite pursuits into profitable businesses. They managed to get like-minded women to engage in women’s entrepreneurship and activism, making the prospects for improved conditions a reality.Get…

Zere sings "Apam Aitkan" against street harassment

Date: Tuesday, 30 March 2021

Zere Asylbek, a feminist singer from Kyrgyzstan, sings an acoustic version of her song “Apam Aitkan” (“Mother told me”) to address the issue of street harassment. This video has been broadcasted at a CSW65 parallel event on global feminist movement building on 26 March.

9 ways for men to become allies in the fight for women's human rights

Date: Monday, 29 March 2021

Gender equality and women’s rights are not just women’s issues, but human rights issues. Women combat for their rights every day, everywhere. To achieve an equal world for all, men should question power dynamics in their actions and words and take responsibility for change. This video was produced by HeForShe Turkey.

UN Women supports future reporters in Turkey

Date: Thursday, 18 March 2021

UN Women is organizing Gender Responsive Media Workshops for the university students, studying media and communication within the “Gender Equality in Political Leadership and Participation in Turkey” project, funded by Sweden through Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency.

I decide. It’s time for equality.

Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2021

The future is better with women at the table!I decide. It's time for equality!Equal rights. Equal chances. Gender equality.#IWD2021

#YOUthdemand Campaign kicks off on UN Women ECA Instagram accounts

Date: Monday, 8 March 2021

In partnership with UN Women Europe and Central Asia, young activists are launching the first-ever regional youth-led campaign for International Women’s Day, which calls young people to take action on social media against inequalities and raise their demands for a better world for women and girls. Collected under the hashtag #YOUthdemand, the results will be presented at the Generation Equality Forum in Mexico. Join by raising your demands at #YOUthdemand and support creating a more equal…

Empowering Albanian women and girls to prevent violence

Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2021

The training was organized by UN Women in November 2020, in collaboration with Aikido Albania and Empowerment through Self Defense (ESD) Global. As a result, Albania now has its first generation of self-defense instructors who have already started to provide training and support to survivors of violence, as well as to women and girls generally. This is a follow-up to the first training in 2019.This training was delivered with the support of UN Women, under the "UN joint program on…

What is the role of healthcare workers in fighting domestic abuse?

Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Family doctor Ramiz Kerrnaja is one of the service providers who work every day to support women and girls survivors of violence. He has a message for all of us. This is a series of four videos featuring service providers for survivors of gender-based violence and domestic violence in Albania. The videos were developed by UN Women as part of the UN Joint programme on eliminating violence against women and girls, supported by the Government of Sweden.

What happens when you report violence?

Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2021

What exactly happens when someone reports domestic violence? How does the police, the main actor of the mechanism against domestic violence, respond? Edjona Dano, working at Commissariat no. 1 in Tirana, has a message for all women and girls who have doubts and do not know where to turn for help. This is a series of four videos featuring service providers for survivors of gender-based violence and domestic violence in Albania. The videos were developed by UN Women as part of the UN Joint…

Woman Forum Elbasan supports survivors of violence

Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2021

One of UN Women partners, Woman Forum Elbasan, has been working for 20 years to prevent and address cases of domestic violence. They have given back the freedom, dignity and life to abused women and girls in the region of Elbasan, central Albania. Soela Kurti, a lawyer from Woman Forum Elbasan, informs us how they support survivors of violence and the challenges they face in their daily work. This is a series of four videos featuring service providers for survivors of gender-based violence…

Albanian municipalities against domestic violence

Date: Tuesday, 16 February 2021

Almost all municipalities in Albania have a dedicated mechanism to protect and support survivors of domestic violence and gender-based violence. Strengthening and building their capacities is one of the goals of the UN Joint programme that UN Women is implementing together with UNDP and UNFPA, with funds from the Swedish government to eliminate violence against women and girls (EVAW). This video is part of a series with service providers who are supporting survivors of gender-based violence…

Rahime Hasan: “When a woman is empowered, so are her children”

Date: Thursday, 11 February 2021

Rahime Hasan left Syria and moved to Izmir, Turkey, in 2015. She heard about the Women Solidarity Center from a close friend and enrolled in a computer course. Thanks to the courses, she can use the computer and help her children in their distanced learning amid COVID-19 lockdown. Run by UN Women in partnership with Refugee Support Center, Women’s Solidarity Center is funded by the Government of Japan within the framework of the project “Strengthening Social Stabilization and Economic…

Ayşe Maraşlı: “All women should have access to education”

Date: Thursday, 11 February 2021

Ayşe Maraşlı is one of the women joining vocational trainings at the Women Solidarity Center in Izmir, Turkey. Fleeing the war in Syria, Ayşe moved to Turkey with her three children and husband in 2014. Thanks to the literacy courses she enrolled in at the Center, she can now read and write. Run by UN Women in partnership with Refugee Support Center, Women’s Solidarity Center is funded by the Government of Japan within the framework of the project “Strengthening Social Stabilization and…

Terabank for Women’s Empowerment in Georgia

Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Watch how supporting women entrepreneurs has become a special incentive for the Georgian banking company Terabank. Temur Abuladze, Chief Risks Officer at Terabank, talks about the initiatives taken for empowering women during this period.This content is part of a video series that was produced within the framework of the “A joint action for women’s economic empowerment in Georgia” supported by the government of Norway.

Business and Technology University for Women’s Empowerment in Georgia

Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

With the help of Business and Technology University, many girls found the courage to study or to start their career in the field of technology. Its rector, Nino Enukidze, talks about the particular steps that the university has taken to support the Women’s Empowerment Principles after becoming a signatory.TThis content is part of a video series that was produced within the framework of the “A joint action for women’s economic empowerment in Georgia” supported by the government of Norway.

Liberty Bank for Women’s Empowerment in Georgia

Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Finding new opportunities to support women, Liberty Bank became a signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Principles one year ago. Now Nino Chikhladze, Head of Human Resources and Administration, is summing up the efforts made during this period.TThis content is part of a video series that was produced within the framework of the “A joint action for women’s economic empowerment in Georgia” supported by the government of Norway.

Capital firm MBC on Supporting Women in Georgia

Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Regarding women’s empowerment and support amid the COVID-19 crisis, Eto Chachibaia, Director of Operations at MBC, speaks about some of the exciting activities the company has carried out to support women during the pandemic.This content is part of a video series that was produced within the framework of the “A joint action for women’s economic empowerment in Georgia” supported by the government of Norway.

Financial institution MFO Crystal for Women’s Empowerment in Georgia

Date: Wednesday, 10 February 2021

Despite the pandemic, Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) signatory companies managed to implement several interesting initiatives.Ilia Revia, CEO of the Financial Inclusion Organization Crystal, one of the first companies which signed up to WEPs in Georgia, tells us about some of these initiatives and shares his experience of women’s empowerment.This content is part of a video series that was produced within the framework of the “A joint action for women’s economic empowerment in Georgia…