Press Releases
Press Release: “One Woman: A song for UN Women” to launch on International Women’s Day
“One Woman: A song for UN Women” will launch on International Women’s Day. The track will be globally available for download as of 8 March (EST 7 March, 12 noon) on http://song.unwomen.org, together with the full song video and behind-the-scenes videos chronicling the song’s year-long production.
UN Women Executive Director calls for action on ending violence against women in message for International Women’s Day
In her message for International Women’s Day, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet called on the international community to deliver on their commitments and to protect women’s right to live free of violence. This year’s International Women’s Day coincides with the focus on ending violence against women at the UN Commission on the Status of Women— the annual gathering where countries agree on frameworks to address critical issues related to gender equality and women’s rights.
Press Release: UN Women calls on Governments to deliver a concrete roadmap on Ending Violence against Women
On the opening day of the two-week long Commission on the Status of Women— the annual gathering where countries agree on frameworks to address critical issues related to gender equality and women’s rights — UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet urged world leaders to live up to their commitments.
“One Woman” song to be released on International Women’s Day – the Countdown begins today!
As of today, behind-the-scenes videos chronicling the song’s year-long production will be available at http://song.unwomen.org to count down toward the launch on 8 March. This musical celebration of women worldwide features more than 20 artists from across the globe.
One African Voice to End Violence against Women and Girls in the run up to the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women
African Ministerial Preparatory Meeting for the 57th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) “Elimination and Prevention of all forms of Violence against Women and Girls”
UN Women Executive Director calls for inclusive peace process and immediate stop to human rights abuses against women in ongoing conflict in Mali
During her on-going trip to West Africa, UN Women Executive Director called for an end to the escalating violence in the Northern territories, and strongly urged senior leaders to fully engage women in all processes set up to address the crisis in Mali.
Press Release: Countries from every region announce new initiatives to end violence against women
Twelve countries respond to UN Women call to step up efforts to end the pandemic.
Press Release: UN Women Fund for Gender Equality Announces USD 12.5 Million in Grants for women’s economic and political participation
Nearly 100 high impact initiatives in 50 countries have received grants in the last three years of the Fund’s grant making.
At UN Security Council, UN Women calls for leadership for inclusive peacebuilding
New York, 30 November – Today at the UN Security Council Open Debate to mark the 12th anniversary of Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet called on world leaders to provide determined leadership, dedicated resources and direct opportunities to enable women to contribute to the maintenance [...]
Press Release: UN Women Executive Director launches new initiative to spotlight national commitments to end violence against women
In her message for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, 25 November, UN Women Executive Director Michelle Bachelet is calling for bold action and decisive leadership to galvanize efforts to end the pandemic of violence against women and girls.
