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58th Commission on the Status of Women

Taking place in New York From 10-21 March 2014, CSW58 will focus on the “Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls”. Learn more »

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Gender and progress towards the MDGs

As Member States prepare to discuss challenges around the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls at CSW58, we take stock of progress and UN Women’s efforts towards each of these goals. Learn More »

Congolese refugees living with HIV forge ahead, gaining independence

Ahead of the first Zero Discrimination Day, we highlight a project involving women in agriculture and business, while combating social stigma and confronting violence. Learn more »

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka takes part in jewelry-making activities during a visit to the Za'atari refugee camp for Syrian refugees during her trip to Jordan from 20 to 23 February 2014. Photo: UN Women Jordan/Abdullah Ayoub

Rebuilding confidence among Syrian women refugees

UN Women’s Executive Director visited UN Women’s Oasis, a safe space for women to seek support and skills training in Jordan’s Zaatari Refugee Camp. Learn more »

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International Women’s Day 2014

Celebrated annually on 8 March, the 2014 theme for International Women’s Day is: “Equality for women is progress for all”. This year, it will be commemorated at UN headquarters in New York on 7 March, on the eve of the 58th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women which begins on 10 March. More

58th Commission on the Status of Women

Taking place in New York From 10-21 March 2014, CSW58 will focus on the “Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls”. More
Gender and progress towards the MDGs

This year, as the 58th Commission on the Status of Women examines "Challenges and achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals for women and girls" as it priority theme, we take stock of progress and UN Women’s efforts towards each of the eight goals. More
Jordan joins UN Women's COMMIT initiative

Jordan announces its commitment to address and prevent violence against women and girls, bringing to 62 the number of Governments that have joined UN Women’s COMMIT initiative. More
2013 year in review

From the adoption of an historic agreement to end violence against women to a viral campaign exposing the scope of sexism online, this timeline captures select gender equality gains in 2013. More
End Violence against Women

As the world marks International Day to End Violence against Women on 25 November, a look at global efforts to tackle the pandemic with a spotlight on "Orange the World in 16 Days”. More

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In an interview, the Director General of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs, Martin Dahinden, refers to his Government's pledge to provide USD 15.4 million in core funding to UN Women in 2014, saying UN Women can play an essential role in the implementation of gender equality policies and the development of expertise world-wide, if it has sufficient resources. More »

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Equality for Women is Progress for All

In her message for International Women's Day 2014, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka urges all people to commit to a "SHE imperative" and says UN Women will stand strong for women’s rights, women’s empowerment and gender equality. More

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A Hand Up: UN Women and Coca-Cola South Africa Partner to Economically Empower Women

Record keeping, marketing and costing make or break a small-business entrepreneur. Fifty-one-year-old restauranteur Ayda Ramatsiba Maphefo and 36-year-old food vendor Moetsana Sehtlabo improved their sales and business strategies through a mentoring programme that was delivered by Hand in Hand Southern Africa through the recent partnership between UN Women and Coca-Cola South Africa. To date, 4,478 enterprise owners have received training in business development skills, and the programme aims to reach 25,000 women entrepreneurs running small businesses mainly within the Coca-Cola value chain. Here, Sehtlabo and Maphefo share how the skills translated directly into profits.

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UN System Observances for International Women's Day 2014

The official United Nations theme for International Women's Day 2014 is "Equality for women is progress for all." This inter-agency package showcases IWD speeches, statements and events from the across the UN system and breaks down the history of the Day. more

WHO issues new guidance on how to provide contraceptive information and service

In advance of International Women's Day on 8 March 2014, WHO is launching new guidance to help countries ensure human rights are respected in providing more girls, women, and couples with the information and services they need to avoid unwanted pregnancies. An estimated 222 million girls and women who do not want to get pregnant, or who want to delay... more

UN Assembly spotlights key role of women, youth, civil society in development agenda

Equality, inclusiveness and participation must guide the framing of the world agenda for sustainable development, the President of the General Assembly said today, urging Member States to ensure that women, young people and civil society participate fully. more

UN unveils global campaign to end use of child soldiers in Government forces by 2016

The United Nations on 6 March launched a new initiative to end the recruitment and use of children in Government forces in conflict by 2016, with Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stressing that children should be armed with pens and textbooks, not guns. Around the world, thousands of boys and girls are recruited into Government forces and armed opposition... more

The Unknown Road

"As if leaving our motherland was not enough, we also had to leave the countries where we found asylum, without knowing where we were going," says Rania. Thirty-seven, Rania was displaced at the beginning of the conflict in Syria from Harasta, in rural Damascus, to Daria. Violence intensified in Daria and her family of five sought safety in al-Wafideen... more

Women in Science: Explore the data for countries worldwide

Women in Science, a new interactive tool, presents the latest available data for countries at all stages of development. Produced by the UIS, the tool lets you explore and visualize gender gaps in the pipeline leading to a research career, from the decision to get a doctorate degree to the fields of research women pursue and the sectors in which they... more

16th Annual L'ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science

Each year, five outstanding women scientists – one per continent – are honoured for the contributions of their research, the strength of their commitments and their impact on society. Each woman represents a unique career path combining exceptional talent, a deep commitment to her profession and remarkable courage in a field still largely dominated... more

An agenda in transition: raising the profile of transgender and HIV issues in Asia and the Pacific

It only takes a minute with the new Coordinator for the Asia Pacific Transgender Network (APTN), Natt Kraipet to see her determination and drive for bringing issues of transgender rights and health to the forefront in the region. more

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58th Commission on the Status of Women

Gender and progress towards the MDGs

Congolese refugees living with HIV forge ahead, gaining independence

Rebuilding confidence among Syrian women refugees

Highlights

International Women’s Day 2014

58th Commission on the Status of Women

Gender and progress towards the MDGs

Jordan joins UN Women's COMMIT initiative

2013 year in review

End Violence against Women

Latest News

Speeches and Statements

Partners for change

Equality for Women is Progress for All

Featured Video

A Hand Up: UN Women and Coca-Cola South Africa Partner to Economically Empower Women

UN Women Watch

UN System Observances for International Women's Day 2014

WHO issues new guidance on how to provide contraceptive information and service

UN Assembly spotlights key role of women, youth, civil society in development agenda

UN unveils global campaign to end use of child soldiers in Government forces by 2016

The Unknown Road

Women in Science: Explore the data for countries worldwide

16th Annual L'ORÉAL-UNESCO Awards for Women in Science

An agenda in transition: raising the profile of transgender and HIV issues in Asia and the Pacific

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