Head of UN Agencies in Albania have a message for you
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
One in two women in Albania experience some form of violence.Heads of United Nations Agencies in Albania, appeal to men and women to engage massively and report violence and discrimination against women and girls.This is a call to join forces and engage if we want to achieve gender equality by 2030.
Public figures in Kosovo urge for ending violence against women
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
UN Women produced an awareness raising video in Kosovo[1], in collaboration with the Security and Gender Group (a multi-stakeholder group headed by UN Women), showing five popular public figures delivering a strong message to end violence against women and girls. Uta Ibrahimi, the first Kosovan woman alpinist to reach the Himalayan peaks and a young entrepreneur; Blerim Vuniqi, former basketball player and famous sports journalist; Captain Tahire Haxholli, Head of the Domestic Violence Unit…
Stepping up rural women's economic empowerment in Kyrgyzstan
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
This video shows examples of how the global initiative “Accelerating Progress towards Rural Women’s Economic Empowerment” in Kyrgyzstan boosts women’s economic opportunities and make them influential players in their communities.
Georgia: Social mobilization for community welfare
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
“Social Mobilization for Community Welfare” was produced by UN Women Georgia within the project Women for Equality, Peace and Development. That project, with its local implementing partner and non-governmental organization Taso Foundation, supported the social mobilization of internally displaced, conflict-affected and ethnic minority women. The goal of social mobilization is to strengthen social protection efforts towards these populations and improve their livelihoods. The women’s self-…
Georgia's "Sportsmen UNiTE against Violence against Women Campaign"
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
“Family is not a fighting ring, nor are your family members your opponents." Giga Chikadze, K-1 and Mixed Martial Arts Fighter, World Cup Owner, Champion of the World, Europe, Caucasus and Georgia, has recently joined the “Sportsmen UNiTE against Violence against Women Campaign” that is part of the 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…
Historic law in Moldova proposes equal representation of women and men in decision-making
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
In 2016, the Republic of Moldova adopted Law 71, which proposes an equal representation of women and men in decision-making processes. So, to be able to play, study, create, work and lead development locally and nationally, decisions need to be made together by women and men. This video was developed by the 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…
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Picture it: A world without a gender gap. Imagine a world where gender equality is a reality for every woman and girl. What would your world look like? Join the discussion at: http://beijing20.unwomen.org/#sthash.RwQ3n2jd.dpuf
Let's Get to Work: Accelerating gender equality for the MDGs and the post-2015 development agenda
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
The 58th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW58) -- the annual United Nations gathering on critical issues related to gender equality and women's rights — is focused on "Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls." The two-week event is being held from March 10 to 21. Not only is the 2014 session focused on accelerating the achievements of the MDGs by next year's deadline, its discussions and…
16 Days of Activism closes in Istanbul
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
“How beautiful the world looks in orange!” exclaimed Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women, at a ceremony that brought to a close the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence, whose ‘Orange the World’ initiative this year focused on preventing violence against women and girls. Held at Istanbul’s iconic Maiden Tower, the ceremony was hosted by the İstanbul Metropolitan Municipality and finalized with a water, light and laser show over the Bosphorus Strait and a…
Make the First Step: PSA from Georgia III
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
This PSA was produced as part of the UN Women project "SHiEld -- Enhancing Prevention and Response to Domestic Violence in Georgia (funded by Sida) to promote the newly established domestic violence hotline. The project's communication campaign is reaching out to young people and men and boys, who play an important role in preventing violence against women and girls. To that end, UN Women in Georgia has actively partnered with the Georgian Rugby Union and the Georgian rugby…
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
6 out of 10 Moldovan women have experienced at least one form of violence from their partners, during their lifetime.This video is part of the international campaign 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence that takes place every year between 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and 10 December, Human Rights Day.The video is produced by UN Women Moldova in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Social Protection, The General…
HeForShe in armed forces: International Women’s Day message from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, UN Women Bosnia and Herzegovina and EUFOR Mission to Bosnia and Herzegovina have joined forces in promoting gender equality. For more information please see http://bit.ly/1YAEoY1
Women’s Leadership and Political Participation–A Road to Equality”–Panel discussion in FYR Macedonia
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
“Women’s Leadership and Political Participation – A Road to Equality” panel brought together over 400 participants, including women parliamentarians, high-level government officials, academia, students, civil society representatives, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the former Yugoslav Republic (FYR) of Macedonia, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden, to discuss the opportunities and challenges in women’s leadership and political participation. Organized by UN…
Make Change: Anoushka Shankar on the power of art
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, Anoushka Shankar speaks about the freedom that comes from art - and the ability to reach across boundaries and make change through music. For more information, please…
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Against the backdrop of an orange-lit Istanbul, the city’s Mayor Kadir Topbas and UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia Ingibjorg Gisladottir called for an end to violence against women and girls at a ceremony to celebrate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Held at Istanbul’s iconic Maiden Tower in the Bosphorus, the ceremony kicked off the #16Days of Activism. 27 landmarks across Istanbul turned orange in response to the worldwide call to…
Istanbul Marathon turns orange to say no to violence against women
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
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 -…
Don’t let yourself become one of them
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Women and girls fall victims of trafficking through many ways. Say NO to human trafficking and report trafficking cases in the free number 116 006 or download the application “Raporto Shpëto” https://goo.gl/4A3M9a.This video has been prepared by UN Women in Albania with the support of the Ministry of Interior in October 2015 during the anti-trafficking month to raise awareness on human trafficking. UN Women is working to prevent human trafficking by…
Violence Against Women in Europe and Central Asia: Let’s Change the Story
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
UN Women, UNFPA, UNDP and UNICEF released this joint video for the 16 Days of Activism 2016. One in four women have experienced physical or sexual violence in our region. Ending violence against women starts with all of us, let’s change the story.The video was adapted for use in the Eastern Europe and Central Asia region based on material originally developed by Our Watch: http://www.ourwatch.org.au.
Empowering Women - Empowering Humanity: Picture It!
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Almost 20 years ago, 189 countries adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a visionary roadmap for women's rights and empowerment. Much has been achieved since, but much more needs to be done and can be done. A world in which gender equality is a reality: Picture it!See more at: http://beijing20.unwomen.orgFollow the discussion #Beijing20.
I Sing Along: Our artists on their favorite lyrics
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, several of them speak about their favorite lyrics. For more information, please visit http://song.unwomen.org.