Women and the United Nations

De Beers and UN Women extend partnership to empower women entrepreneurs in southern Africa – De Beers Group

De Beers and UN Women extend partnership to empower women entrepreneurs in southern Africa Capacity building programme extended for an…

A Partnership for Women’s Economic Empowerment

One of the goals of decreasing global poverty is tackling historical inequities that disadvantage certain groups in society. Local, national…

UN Women urges immediate global action to end oppression of Afghan women and girls

The deprivation of women’s rights has had devastating impacts that will have inter-generational consequences. Assessing the impact of the bans…

How War and Displacement Impact Women | The Brink

Human Rights Social work researcher Margaret Lombe studies the impacts of war, poverty, and food insecurity on vulnerable communities and…

Providing survivor-centered police and justice services in Morocco

As an initial contact point, the Units are designed to make survivors feel heard and protected, as well as to…

Occupied Palestinian Territory Sabaya Programme Evaluation Report

Initiated in 2004 in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Sabaya was UNIFEM’s (now UN Women’s) largest programme…

UNEP Chief Scientist on why we need more women and girls in science

11 February is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, which recognises the often underappreciated role women and…

Black Panther’s ‘General Okoye’ joins the fight against gender-based violence

“UN Women is delighted to welcome Danai Gurira in her new role as Goodwill Ambassador to support our work on…

Sustainable Energy for All: Empowering Women

  December 2015, No. 3 Vol. LII, Sustainable Energy Solar Sister is an award-winning social enterprise advancing women’s entrepreneurship to…

The gender digital divide must be bridged to ensure we leave no one behind

Author: Hafsah Muheed, 30 for 2030 Network Member As the world increasingly moves online, opportunities for business, education and entertainment…

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