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 ...

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 ...

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." ...

1. Flexible working is non-negotiable for gender equality For many women, the workday isn't just a 9-to-5 shift. Most work a full day, some entirely unpaid, and then turn to household and childcare ...

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: ...

According to Abdelrahman Elassouli, Programme Manager for UN Women in Palestine, ending GBV is difficult in a traditional patriarchal community, especially one that is also under military occupation.

But despite their enormous contributions, migrant women are too often reduced to stereotypes that ultimately shape how they are treated. From being framed as victims to being vilified as threats, or ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Unstereotype Alliance, an industry-led initiative convened by UN Women, today published a first-ever global study which empirically proves inclusive advertising -content which authentically and ...