UN Women is deeply concerned about the increased vulnerability of women and girls in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The renewed escalation of violence has resulted in a devastating ...

Legal discrimination can shape every aspect of a woman’s life. She may be prevented from owning property, seeking a divorce, or taking a job without her husband’s permission. In more than 40 countries ...

UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous says in her International Women’s Day statement: "Nothing can and nothing will stop us until the equal rights of all women and girls are realized." ...

During the COVID-19 pandemic, with many confined to their homes and businesses forced to shutter, digital systems became essential across all parts of life. This moment exposed a stark gender divide: ...

Everything you need to know about International Women's Day celebrations on March 8 every year.

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In line with several critical areas under thematic review at the High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development in 2017, this issue brief underlines the need to mainstream disability into all ...

Gender Mainstreaming In Development Programming Author (s)/editor (s): UN Women Gender mainstreaming is mandated by the 1995 Beijing Platform for Action as a strategic approach for achieving gender ...

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The achievement of the ambitious Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), notably gender equality and women’s empowerment, requires transformative shifts, integrated approaches, and new solutions. Based ...

The media plays a significant role in perpetuating stereotypes as well as challenging social norms that condone discrimination or violence against women. UN Women collaborates closely with the media ...