Press Release| The world is failing girls and women, according to new UN report
The world is failing girls and women, according to new [...]
Liberia, Mexico, Niger, Senegal and Sierra Leone to tackle barriers to the deployment of women in peace operations with the support of the UN Elsie Initiative Fund
PRESS RELEASE 28 APRIL 2021 MEDIA ENQUIRIES media.team@unwomen.org Liberia, [...]
Women’s job market participation stagnating at less than 50% for the past 25 years, finds UN report
New York, 20 October – Less than 50% of working-age women are in the labour market, a figure that has barely changed over the last quarter of a century, according to a new UN report launched today. Unpaid domestic and care work falls disproportionately on women, restraining their economic potential as the COVID-19 pandemic additionally affects women’s jobs and livelihoods, the report warns.
At UN high-level meeting, world leaders reignite the vision of the Beijing Platform for Action, the most transformative agenda for advancing gender equality
(New York, 2 October) — More than 100 countries committed yesterday to concrete actions that would advance gender equality for women and girls everywhere at a virtual high-level meeting during the UN General Assembly. This gathering – under the theme “Accelerating the realization of gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls” – marked the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action – the most comprehensive roadmap for women and girls’ empowerment.
Gender equality grows as key aspect of sustainable ocean management
Intro: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, women represent [...]
Make this the century of women’s equality: UN chief
The 21st century must be the century of women’s equality, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday, in a [...]
Stamps on Gender Equality, Migration and Sexual Exploitation issued today
On 15 March 2019, the United Nations Postal Administration (UNPA) will issue three definitive stamps on the topics of “Stop Sexual Exploitation and Abuse” (US$0.85 stamp), “Gender Equality” (CHF1,50 stamp) and “Migration” (€1,80 stamp).
International Women’s Day: Empowering more women decision-makers ‘essential’, says Guterres
Under the theme “Think Equal, Build Smart, Innovate for Change”, the United Nations hosted its flagship event celebrating International Women’s Day on Friday to recognize unsung women from across the world, and encourage innovation to transform lives.
Gender Equality: Sustainable Development Goal 5
A quick guide on why gender equality matters and what we can do to empower all women and girls for a peaceful, prosperous and sustainable world.
International Women’s Day 2019 – United Nations Video Message
On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, UN Video is pleased to send you a video message from the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres.
Goal of the Month | Interview with Dr. Joannie Marlene Bewa, Young Leader for the SDGs
Dr. Joannie Marlene Bewa, Young Leader for the SDGs, stresses the need to invest in technology and innovation that benefits and empowers women and girls.
Model and activist Jillian Mercado advocates for rights of persons with disabilities
YouTube influencer and model Jillian Mercado, a female disability rights [...]
‘Spotlight Initiative’ can make violence against women a thing of the past, says UN deputy chief
The launch of the Spotlight Initiative, a partnership between the United [...]
#SDGLive at #WEF18: Powering Gender Equality and Inclusion
A conversation with Olga Miler, Global Program Architect of UBS [...]
Progress against hunger, poverty hinges on empowering indigenous women – UN agriculture chief
Empowering indigenous women – who have higher malnutrition rates than any other social group and typically earn far less than men – is key to successfully fighting hunger and extreme poverty, the United Nations agriculture chief has said.
No man will reach full potential unless women reach theirs, UN says on Day of Eliminating Violence
Unless the international community tackles violence against women, the world will not eradicate poverty or reach any of the other Sustainable Development Goals, Secretary-General António Guterres said in his message today for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women.