Advocating for an end to Child Marriage
Child marriage is a cause for concern in many parts of the world. It is a violation of girls’ human rights and it is a …
UN Women calls business leaders to join the movement to end all forms of violence against women
Sydney, Australia – Business leaders have a key role to play to address intimate partner violence as a workplace issue. When workplaces understand, recognize and …
The simple scheme driving a quiet revolution for Brazil’s farmer families
Detailed logging of produce, and addressing gender bias in censuses, is helping to raise the profile of the women vital to production on the country’s …
Infographic: Human Rights of Women
Women are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all of their human rights and to be free from all forms of discrimination. …
Media Release: New UN Women global report proposes policy agenda to end gender inequalities within families
Women are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all of their human rights and to be free from all forms of discrimination. As …
Ireland overturns abortion ban: ‘Compassion was a key message’
In May 2018, Ireland voted to overturn its near-total ban on abortions—a long-awaited victory for women’s rights activists. Originally published in UN Women’s flagship report Progress …
Gaining protection for Indonesia’s migrant workers and their families
Millions of Indonesians working abroad now have hard-won legal protection against exploitation, thanks to the work of pioneering campaigners. Originally published in UN Women’s flagship …
Accra’s female market traders blaze a trail on childcare
An early years education centre at Ghana’s biggest outdoor market has weathered tough economic challenges to give children—and women—the support they need. Originally published in …
Statement by UN Women on World AIDS Day, 1 December
Women’s leadership makes a difference every day The contribution of women and girls, particularly those living with HIV, is indispensable in the HIV response at …
In Focus: Women and Girls in Sport
Sport has the power to change lives. By teaching women and girls teamwork, self-reliance, resilience and confidence, sport is one of the great drivers of gender …