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In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

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The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual campaign that...

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Speech: Focus on gender equality as central to climate action with concrete solutions

Speech: Focus on gender equality as central to climate...

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Remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director...

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The reintegration of former guerrilla female fighters, a key piece in the implementation of the Peace Agreement in Colombia

The reintegration of former guerrilla female fighters,...

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The Peace Agreement in Colombia, signed in 2016 between the Government and the guerilla...

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“Their courage should give us hope and direction”: Generation Equality Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership uplifts the contributions and priorities of women human rights defenders

“Their courage should give us hope and direction”: Generation...

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On 29 November, the Action Coalition on Feminist Movements and Leadership, together...

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Statement: Women’s and girls’ human rights – universal and indivisible

Statement: Women’s and girls’ human rights – universal...

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In a statement for Human Rights Day on 10 December, UN Women Executive Director...

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Around the world: 16 Days of Activism

Around the world: 16 Days of Activism

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For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) from 25 November...

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Op-ed: Sport is a key driver of social change

Op-ed: Sport is a key driver of social change

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​​​​​​​We live in a world that is fundamentally interconnected, where diseases have...

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Statement: The decree barring women in Afghanistan from working in non-governmental organizations is yet another stark violation of women’s rights

Statement: The decree barring women in Afghanistan from...

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Statement by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous on the Taliban prohibition...

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Looking forward to 2023

Looking forward to 2023

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In 2022, amidst conflict, crisis and a growing global pushback on gender equality,...

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In the words of Jaha Dukureh: “As long as I am alive, I will wake up every single day and scream to the world that FGM is wrong and child marriage is not different from rape.”

In the words of Jaha Dukureh: “As long as I am alive, I...

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Jaha Dukureh is the UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Africa. A renowned activist,...

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International Women’s Day 2023: “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality”

International Women’s Day 2023: “DigitALL: Innovation and...

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The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March 2023 (IWD 2023) is, “DigitALL:...

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Statement on Afghanistan by Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director

Statement on Afghanistan by Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General...

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The comprehensive onslaught on women’s rights in Afghanistan is unmatched in the...

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UN Women Executive Director visits Japan, calls for creating more opportunities for women and girls in Japan and globally

UN Women Executive Director visits Japan, calls for creating...

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UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous conducted a four-day mission in Japan, from...

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Generation Equality leaders UN Women and IDLO call for centring survivors in gender-based violence response efforts

Generation Equality leaders UN Women and IDLO call for...

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Survivors of gender-based violence face a myriad of challenges in pursuing justice...

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Speech: Tackling challenges head on

Speech: Tackling challenges head on

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The 2022 World Assembly for Women (WAW!) is a testament of our shared commitment...

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Statement: New lives and livelihoods – protecting the rights of women and girls on the move

Statement: New lives and livelihoods – protecting the rights...

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The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development recognizes the positive contribution...