Fatmira Dajlani, child marriage survivor and activist
Billions of people across the world stand on the right side of history every day. They speak up, take a stand, mobilize, and take big …
The men who are standing tall against early marriages in the Gaza Strip
Freeh Abu T’ema was preparing for his daughter’s wedding when he received a visit that would change not only his life, but the life of …
When it comes to consent, there are no blurred lines
Originally published on Medium.com/@UN_Women “They didn’t say no”… “We were drunk”… “She was asking for it because of what she was wearing”… “You need to be …
Launch of new partnership to support refugee and migrant women in Australia
It is with absolute delight that we announce a new partnership for SisterWorks to expand our reach to refugee and migrant women in Australia. We …
“Now I can support my family…and send my children to school”
Françoise Gbeko¹ (36), is one of the many Christian women married to Muslim men who were living in harmony in the Central African Republic (CAR) …
16 ways you can stand against rape culture
“Boys will be boys.” “She was drunk.” “Women say “no” when they mean “yes.” Rape culture is pervasive. It’s embedded in the way we think, …
Empowering women farmers in Rwanda
UN Women works in over 100 countries unlocking opportunities for women to access education, training and jobs, helping women to lift themselves out of the …
UN Women Executive Director’s Statement for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November 2019
End rape—an intolerable cost to society [Also available in ar, es, fr, ru] If I could have one wish granted, it might well be a total end to rape. …
Media advisory: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women official commemoration at UN Headquarters
MEDIA ENQUIRIES: media.team[at]unwomen.org International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Official Commemoration at UN Headquarters Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Rape! …
Empowerment through employment for Syrian refugee women in Jordan
1.3 million refugees are currently hosted by Jordan, a country that continues to demonstrate humanitarian leadership in the Syrian refugee crisis. In 2012, UN Women …