Investing in women’s economic empowerment sets a direct path towards gender equality, poverty eradication and inclusive economic growth. Women make enormous contributions to economies, whether in ...

On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is ...

Building upon commitment to the women, peace and security agenda, the Security Council has further considered women, peace and security as a cross-cutting issue in its work and adopted thematic and ...

El liderazgo y la participación política de las mujeres están en peligro, tanto en el ámbito local como mundial. Las mujeres tienen poca representación no sólo como votantes, también en los puestos ...

La 69e session annuelle de la Commission de la condition de la femme (CSW69), qui se tiendra du 10 au 21 mars au siège de l’ONU à New York, est un moment charnière pour les droits des femmes. Le plus ...

NGOs with valid UN grounds passes need not indicate prior interest in attending events unless specified by event sponsors. Side events on UN premises are not ticketed unless they are by invitation ...

UN-Women has developed its new Strategic Plan 2018-2021 in close consultation with its Executive Board membership and other member states. The final Strategic Plan report will be reviewed by the ...

The Independent Evaluation, Audit and Investigation Services (IEAIS) provides UN Women management with independent evaluation, internal audit assurance, investigation, and advisory services relating ...

Inequalities remain persistently stark in the world today. From 1988 and 2008, the wealthiest 5 per cent of people captured 44 per cent of global income, while little changed for the poorest. In ...

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