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(English) Sahel Conference says women’s full participation essential to conflict resolution and economic recovery
(English) Press release on the Sahel Conference: Some 40 women from the Sahel met today to underline the crucial contributions women from the region are making to economic recovery, political stability and conflict prevention, and to explore ways to enhance their role in these areas.
Traer un poco de felicidad: Mujeres ocasionando el cambio y aumentando el bienestar de sus comunidades
(English) To mark the first International Day of Happiness (20 March), we bring you the stories of change-makers whose daily efforts make many people happy, as they improve lives and help many to overcome hardships.
(English) Towards an inclusive and gendered post-2015 agenda
(English) UN Women Deputy Executive Director John Hendra participated in a panel on the “Key gender equality issues to be reflected in the post-2015 development framework” on 7 March during the 57th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW57). The objective of the panel was to solicit the views of CSW Member States and civil society on key issues in the post-2015 agenda.
ONU Mujeres aplaude las conclusiones convenidas en la Comisión de la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer
Comunicado de prensa de la Directora Ejecutiva de ONU Mujeres, Michelle Bachelet, en la clausura del 57º periodo de sesiones de la Comisión de la Condición Jurídica y Social de la Mujer.
(English) Opening Remarks by John Hendra at the Side Event: “Ending Abuse of Authority for Purposes of Sexual Exploitation (Sextortion): The Experience of the Judiciary in Tanzania”
(English) Opening Remarks by John Hendra, Assistant Secretary-General and Deputy Executive Director Policy and Programme, UN Women, at the Government of Tanzania Side Event: “Ending Abuse of Authority for Purposes of Sexual Exploitation (Sextortion): The Experience of the Judiciary in Tanzania,” 12 March 2013
Observaciones iniciales de Michelle Bachelet en panel sobre “Violencia contra mujeres y niñas con discapacidad”
(English) Executive Director of UN Women Michelle Bachelet’s Introductory Remarks at a Panel on “Violence against Women and Girls with Disabilities,” 8 March, 2013
Discurso de Michelle Bachelet en el evento de la Asociación Mundial de las Guías Scouts “Alto a la violencia: las niñas en la primera línea de la prevención”
(English) Speech by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women at the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts Event “Stop the Violence: Girls at the Front lines of Prevention” on 7 March, 2013
Discurso de Michelle Bachelet sobre los asesinatos de mujeres por razones de género, incluido los feminicidios
(English) Speech by Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director of UN Women on “Gender-Motivated Killings of Women, Including Femicide” at a CSW57 side event on 8 March, 2013
“Situar la igualdad de género en el centro de la agenda para el desarrollo posterior a 2015”: Discurso de John Hendra ante el panel sobre un tema emergente
(English) “Putting gender equality at the center of the post-2015 development agenda”, Speech by John Hendra, Assistant Secretary General and Deputy Executive Director Policy and Programme, UN Women, at the panel on an emerging issue: Key gender equality issues to be reflected in the post-2015 development framework, 7 March 2013
Discurso de Michelle Bachelet en el acto conmemorativo de la ONU para el Día Internacional de la Mujer
(English) Remarks of Michelle Bachelet United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women at the International Women’s Day Commemorative Event at the United Nations.8 March 2013.




