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 ...

Explainer: How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Explainer: How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Press release: USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking ...

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 ...

Cutting-edge policy research, innovative new ideas and robust evidence are critical ways in which UN Women leads the charge in building knowledge on gender equality and women’s empowerment. Our ...

Achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls around the world requires stronger laws, policies and institutions. UN Women supports Member States in creating and implementing global ...

Explainer: How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Explainer: How to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes Press release: USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking ...

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 ...

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 ...

The “UN Women Evaluation Handbook: How to manage gender-responsive evaluation” is a practical handbook to help those initiating, managing and/or using gender-responsive evaluations. Although specific ...

À l’occasion de la Journée internationale des femmes, voici l’appel résolu à l’action pour toutes les femmes et les filles du monde entier. Alors que nous célébrons le 30e anniversaire de la ...