On International Migrants Day, which falls on December 18th, UN Women acknowledged the significant contributions made by women and girls who represent about 50% of the world’s 281 million international …
UN Women
-
-
HighlightsPolitics
Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women, speaks out against Palestinians suffering
During a speech at the United Nations Security Council, Sima Bahous, the Executive Director of UN Women, addressed the ongoing conflict in Palestine and the suffering of its people since …
-
Highlights
UN Officially Celebrates International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledThe United Nations Observance of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women took place today, 22 November 2023, 10:00 am – 11:30 am (EST) at the ECOSOC …
-
HighlightsNews
UN Women Executive Director Calls for Ceasefire, Ensuring Humanitarian Assistance for women, Girls in Gaza
UN Women’s Executive Director, Sima Bahous, concluded a two-day visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt to speak of the dire crisis in Gaza, where she welcomed the crucial work …
-
HighlightsWomen’s Achievements
UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence Against Women & Girls! #No Excuse
by Asmaa Elwahyby Asmaa ElwahyAccording to UN Women, Violence against women and girls remains one of the world’s most common and pervasive human rights violations. An estimated 736 million women worldwide — nearly one …
-
HighlightsLifestyle
UN Report: Women’s Representation in Peace Process is Plateaued, Highly Conflict-Affected
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledMore than 600 million women and girls lived in conflict-affected countries in 2022, recording a 50% increase since 2017. Meanwhile, countries are instead increasing military spending, which topped USD 2.2 …
-
EconomyHighlights
Gulf International Bank Becomes Signatory to UN Women’s Empowerment Principles
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledGulf International Bank B.S.C. (GIB) recently announced that it has become a signatory to the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs). Established by UN Women and UN Global Compact, WEPs are a …
-
HighlightsNews
United Nations Women, partners fight gender-based violence, change social norms and attitudes in Ethiopia
Mengistie Tegenie’s four sisters were married before the age of 18. Bright and academically gifted, their schooling—like that of many young women in Ethiopia—stopped after their arranged marriages. During his …
-
Highlights
UN Women: Arab Decision-Makers Support Paternity Leave and Men’s Participation in Childcare
by Nada Khaledby Nada KhaledAccording to a recent UN Women study, decision-makers in the Arab world are largely supportive of paternal leave and men’s childcare involvement. On September 25, an event in Amman, …
-
Over 100 influential figures involved in the electoral process, including political party leaders, NGOs supporting women’s rights, law enforcement, female candidates from different political parties, and young gender activists, gathered …