After August – Voices of Afghan women two years after the Taliban takeover
On 15 August 2021, everything changed for women and girls in Afghanistan. First came the curbs on girls’ education and women’s right to work, then …
Statement on Sudan by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous
UN Women joins our partners in expressing our grave concern over the continued conflict in Sudan. As in all crises, this will surely have dire …
How Syrian women navigate security risks to mediate local conflicts
For over a decade, Syria’s protracted conflict has taken countless lives, displaced millions in and outside the country and left much of its infrastructure in …
Ukraine and the food and fuel crisis: 4 things to know
The war in Ukraine is now in its seventh month. The fallout—humanitarian, economic and environmental—continues to grow. Its costs are being felt not only within …
Women in Afghanistan one year after the Taliban takeover
One year ago, on 15 August 2021, the Taliban entered Afghanistan’s capital city of Kabul and took control of the country. Over the past 12 months, human …
UN Women Ukraine delivers humanitarian aid to those most in need in eastern Ukraine
Currently, 15.7 million people in Ukraine are in urgent need of humanitarian assistance and protection. Attacks on populated civilian areas and infrastructure continue in eastern and southern …
War in Ukraine is a crisis for women and girls
The war has severely impacted social cohesion, community security and the resilience of local communities, especially women and girls. Lack of access to social services …