UN Women at 15: Delivering power, driving rights and equality for all women and girls
Fifteen years ago, UN Women was created with a bold mission: to become the United Nation’s powerhouse for gender equality and women’s empowerment. Rooted in ...
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Afghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban
UN Women continues to stand with Afghan women and girls under Taliban rule, supporting livelihoods, responding to crises and elevating their voices. Just four years ...
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Nearly eight out of 10 young Afghan women are excluded from education, jobs, and training
UN Women launches the 2024 Afghanistan Gender Index, the most extensive study on women’s empowerment and gender equality since the Taliban takeover. New York – ...
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How to counter the manosphere’s toxic influence
Misogynistic online content harms men and women alike. Explore practical actions to shrink its influence and promote digital gender equality. Everybody loses in a world ...
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What is the manosphere and why should we care?
Online misogyny is making its way into schoolyards, workplaces and intimate relationships. Learn more about where it comes from and how it spreads. With more ...
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Interview: Gender equality is key to a just renewable energy future
Energy powers every aspect of our lives, and by 2050, up to 90 per cent of the world’s electricity could come from renewable sources. This shift ...
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