Liberian women prosper with newfound skills
Around 600 women have been trained in literacy, entrepreneurship and other skills to enhance their physical and economic security. “My whole life I never spoke …
Women living with HIV/AIDS start afresh
More than 1,300 poor women have received home-based care, skills-training and grants to start their own businesses through a Fund for Gender Equality programme. “I …
Women Find Hope in Safe House
In the town of Adama, women and children violence survivors find shelter and a way to make a living, using skills learned at a safe …
Peer education of boys and men key to ending violence against women
A UN Women-sponsored project, running over the past two years in Fiji is educating men and boys to stand up against violence against women. Many …
Visit from UN Women PNG Country Manager reminds us women in neighbouring countries need our help
Executive Director Julie McKay speaks about the struggles our PNG neighbours face every day In Port Moresby 87% of women report that they have been …