“Before you stand for the women you must know the women..”
Our Ride for Rights team have wrapped up their inspiring journey in Cambodia, where they visited the UN Women Cambodia office and met with people …
Ride for Rights team visits life-changing UN Women program in Vietnam
This week, our Ride for Rights team have been cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia, empowering women and girls with each pedal. While in Vietnam, they …
Thank you for celebrating International Women’s Day in 2016
UN Women National Committee Australia would like to extend a thank you to everyone who participated in our International Women’s Day celebrations in 2016. In …
Ride for Rights Across Northern Vietnam with UN Women National Committee Australia
Due to popular demand, a second Ride for Rights adventure is now being planned for Northern Vietnam in March 2017. Men and women are invited …
Fiji Cyclone Appeal
On Saturday 20 February 2016, Fiji was hit by the strongest cyclone ever recorded in the Southern Hemisphere. Wind gusts of over 300kmph flattened villages, …
Income doubles thanks to Safe Markets
This year, our Executive Director, Julie McKay, had the fortune of visiting Fiji, to meet women who are benefiting from UN Women’s programs. There she …
Nepal Earthquake Update – Protecting the most vulnerable
Since a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25th, UN Women has been working to improve communications, safety and health for women and girls. …
Cyclone Pam Update – Rebuilding and Resilience
Two months after Category 5 Cyclone Pam devastated crops and infrastructure throughout Vanuatu’s main island of Efate, re-planting and reconstruction are underway. The majority of …
Women’s Leadership Key to Progress in the Pacific
In April, Solomon Islands experienced the most devastating floods in recent history, killing 22 people and leaving thousands homeless. UN Women is working with local …
Sowing the seeds for a peaceful and prosperous future
Through self-help groups, grants and gardens, women are gaining economic independence in rural Timor-Leste. “When you are going through something in your marriage, you think …