Ukraine: New UN Women and CARE report highlights disproportionate impact of the war on women and minorities
After more than two months of war in Ukraine, which has forced millions of refugees and displaced people to flee their homes, a new Rapid Gender ...
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UN Women statement for International Girls in ICT Day 2022: Access and Safety
Ensuring every girl has safe and meaningful access to digital technology and ICTs UN Women joins young women and girls globally who are putting a ...
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Statement from UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous on Ukraine, 30 March
As the war in Ukraine continues to take its toll on women and girls, UN Women reiterates the UN Secretary-General’s urgent call for peace. The ...
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UN Women Australia MBA scholarship awarded to Australia-India Corporate Advisor
Having women in leadership is an essential part of achieving gender equality. This is why we are proud to be partnering with The University of ...
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UN Women Australia Statement on the Situation in Ukraine
UN Women shares the UN Secretary-General’s concern for the safety and well-being of all those who have suffered and continue to suffer in the developing ...
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Press Release: UN Women Australia and Westpac – Partners in Purpose and Impact for Gender Equality
UN Women Australia and Westpac have today announced a significant three year partnership – in a move which sees the Australian banking giant increase its ...
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Press Release: Activists, Advocates and Leaders to Take to the Stage this International Women’s Day
Activists, Advocates and Leaders to Take to theStage this International Women’s Day Activists, Advocates and Leaders to Take to theStage this International Women’s Day UN ...
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Press Release: UN Women Australia Announces Exclusive Headline Presentation for International Women’s Day 2022
UN Women Australia is delighted to announce that internationally renowned scientist, conservationist, and human rights activist Dr Jane Goodall will feature via virtual presentation in an exclusive in-depth interview at International ...
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UN Women Australia Board Election 2021
On 30 November, UN Women Australia farewells Board President Debra Eckersley, as she completes her second term on the Board of Directors. Current Board Member, ...
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Press Release: UN Women Launches Australian Advertising Alliance To Eradicate Harmful Stereotypes In The Industry
SYDNEY – 8 November 2021 – UN Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and Women’s Empowerment, is today launching the Australian chapter of the ...
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Press release: Building inclusive resilience in the Pacific through the new Women’s Resilience to Disasters Programme
On International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, UN Women in partnership with the Government of Australia, launches the Women’s Resilience to Disasters Programme in the ...
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#EmpowerMoves more than just another TikTok dance, reveals UN Women Australia
This week girls across the country have been recreating the #EmpowerMoves TikTok dance. But what appears to be just another TikTok dance, is in fact ...
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#EmpowerMoves is the dance that’s also self-defence
Girls across the country have come together today to raise their voice – and show their moves – as part of UN Women Australia’s latest ...
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Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer of UN Women Australia
UN Women Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer who will start today, on 20 September 2021. President of ...
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Secretary-General appoints Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN Women
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, following consultations with Member States and the Executive Board of the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of ...
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Statement by UN Women on the situation in Afghanistan
In line with the statement by the UN Secretary-General, UN Women remains fully committed to support women and girls in Afghanistan. We will remain operational and engaged ...
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