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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 …

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Riding for Women’s Rights in Thailand

At the age of 13, Nunnaree Luangmoi dropped out of school. She was sent to work as a nanny and housekeeper, paid little, with scarce …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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