Women and girls in sport
Sport has the power to change lives. The ability to drive gender equality by teaching women and girls teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence. Women in sport defy gender stereotypes and
Women in sport are changing the game
As the Tokyo 2020 Olympics kick-off on 23 July 2021, almost 49 per cent of participating athletes will be women, making it the most gender-balanced Games in history. All 206 National Olympic
I am Generation Equality: Louise Mabulo, Philippine chef, farmer and activist
Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilise, and take big and small actions to advance
I am Generation Equality: Gaiotree Roy, karate and self-defence trainer
Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilise, and take big and small actions to advance
From where I stand: “Women can work and share household responsibilities to provide a better life for their families”
Fatma Mohammad Rahil, 33 and mother of five, joined the UN Women’s Oasis centre in the Azraq refugee camp to be able support her family financially. She discusses barriers faced
#WhenWillSheBeRight Wins Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
We are delighted to announce UN Women Australia’s film, #WhenWillSheBeRight, launched at our International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021 events, won a Bronze Lion at the Cannes Lions Awards in June.
Generation Equality Forum in Paris
The Generation Equality Forum is a landmark event to accelerate progress on gender equality. The Forum kicked off in Mexico City in March 2021 and will culminate in Paris from 30 June to 2
In the words of Minara: “I am more confident and determined to serve my community”
Minara is a Rohingya refugee and survivor who fled the conflict in Myanmar in August 2017. Since arriving in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, she has joined UN Women’s program that empowers
Seven ways to change the world
Convened by UN Women, co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, together with civil society and youth, the Generation Equality Forum is taking place in Paris, from 30 June