Moldovan men challenge gender stereotypes
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Gender inequality is one of the most persistent human rights violations of our time. HeForShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality that engages men and boys as advocates, to break the silence, raise their voices and take action for the achievement of gender equality. This video supports the elimination of stereotypes from the public space and was developed by the UN programme "Women in Politics" in Moldova, implemented by UN Women, and UNDP, in partnership with East Europe…
Historic law in Moldova introduces paid paternity leave
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
In 2016, the Republic of Moldova adopted Law 71, which, for the first time, allows fathers to benefit from 14 days of paternity leave in the first 56 days of the newborn’s life, paid by the state.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 Programme (…
What is Gender Responsive Budgeting
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
This animated video explains gender responsive budgeting and how it is used to mainstream gender in governance planning and budgeting. The video has been produced in the framework of the UN Women Regional Project “Promoting Gender Responsive Policies in South East Europe and the Republic of Moldova, Phase II” (2013 -2016), financed by the Austrian Development Agency and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation.
Ending Violence against Women in Moldova
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
This video is based on The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination Against Women and real stories of women in Moldova. It was produced by UN Women Moldova with the support of the Government of Sweden.
Major General Kristin Lund—Leading change, paving the way for many
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Major General Kristin Lund of Norway is the first woman ever to be appointed as Force Commander in a United Nations Peacekeeping Operation, and is currently serving with the UN Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP). A role model for many, she has held several top leadership posts in a male-dominated profession. Breaking new ground for women in the military, she became the first female army officer to be promoted to the rank of Major General, and was later also appointed as Chief of Staff of…
Georgia: Gender mainstreaming in the security sector
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
The training “Integrating Gender Equality and Women, Peace and Security Principles into the Security Sector” was prepared and held at the joint initiative of Georgia’s Ministry of Defence, the National Defence Academy, UN Women, the Women’s Information Centre and the NATO Liaison Office in Georgia during 21-23 May 2014. The training aimed at raising awareness and deepening the knowledge of military and civil service staff of the Ministry of Defence about the integration of gender equality…
Prominent men in Bosnia and Herzegovina take a stand against violence against women
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, prominent men have spoken out about the importance of combating violence against women. In this video, actors, religious leaders, singers, sportsmen and politicians urge for ending violence against women once and for all. The video is produced by Medica Zenica, in the framework of the UN Women project “Standards and engagement to end violence against women and domestic violence in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” funded by Swedish International Development Cooperation…
UN Women Executive Director nominates player for SDG5 Dream Team
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
The Global Goals World Cup, an all-women football tournament supported by the Government of Denmark, Eir Soccer, UNDP, UN Women, Save the Children, Women Deliver and the City of New York, will take place in New York on 19 September to raise awareness on the Sustainable Development Goals. UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka is nominating Dina Smailova, a well-known producer and survivor of sexual violence from Kazakhstan, for the SDG5 Dream Team that will play in the tournament…
Gender Equality and Women's Human Rights: Unfinished Business: Webcast from Malmö, Sweden
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
On Saturday 14 June 2014, UN Women hosted the first in a series of global events as part of the Beijing+20 Campaign, which commemorates the 20-year anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and the visionary Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Focused on ensuring the human rights of women, the event was held in collaboration with the Government of Sweden and the Nordic Forum in Malmö, Sweden and featured: UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka; Sima Simar,…
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 is the story behind the song. For more information, please visit http://song.unwomen.org.
Central Asian #FathersAreHeForShe
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
HeForShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality that brings together one half of humanity in support of the other half of humanity, for the benefit of all.Video production: UN Women Multi-country office in Kazakhstan (Central Asia)
UN Women - The Autocomplete Truth
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
The 21st century has been hailed as the century of women. Yet a recent Google search shows just how much prejudice and discrimination towards women and gender equality persist. The Autocomplete Truth builds on the international viral success of the print/web "Autocomplete Truth" advertising campaign (http://bit.ly/19zW628) from UN Women, developed by Memac Ogilvy & Mather Dubai that first revealed the depth of that discrimination. The video…
Ending Violence against Women in the Western Balkans and Turkey: Implementing Norms, Changing Minds
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
The European Union (EU) and UN Women launched a three-year regional initiative to end discrimination and violence against women in the Western Balkans and Turkey. UN Women and the EU will aim to reform policies in line with international standards, transform discriminatory social norms and empower women and girls subjected to violence.
UNiTE Campaign: 16 Days to Orange Your World 2013
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
In September 2013 the UN Secretary-General's Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women issued an invitation to activists, UN entities and civil society to participate in a global action to "Orange the World in 16 Days" from 25 November on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women to 10 December, Human Rights Day. During the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence, the UNiTE campaign encouraged activists to reach out to friends and partner…
Religious Youth against Gender Based and Domestic Violence
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
Religious communities in Albania are an example of interfaith harmony for the world! In this video religious youth of four different communities call for a world free from violence against women and girls.This film is part of the UNiTE campaign in Albania implemented by UN Women, UNDP and UNFPA and it was prepared by Qendra 'Femijet Sot'.
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…
Make the First Step: PSA from Georgia II
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…
What is gender-responsive budgeting?
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
This video explains the concept of gender-responsive budgeting and why it is important for national and local budgets through the story of a family. The video was produced as part of the joint UN Women and European Union project “Increasing accountability in financing for gender equality” implemented together with PA “Innovative Solutions Inc”.
The Autocomplete Truth: Kick-starting a modern conversation on gender equality
Date: Thursday, 4 January 2018
The Autocomplete Truth - developed for UN Women by Memac Ogilvy & Mather Dubai - started a viral and global debate about gender equality. It became Adweek's most shared ad of 2013 and The Ad Council's social good campaign of the year for 2013. Most importantly, it was the start of a conversation everyone thought was finished.