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We are the global champion for gender equality.

UN Women is the UN organization delivering programmes, policies and standards that uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential.

Highlights

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In focus

In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

18 November 2022

In focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence
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Statement

Executive Director statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

25 November 2022

Executive Director statement on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
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In focus

In focus: COP 27

4 November 2022

In focus: COP 27

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Speech

Speech: Focus on gender equality as central to climate action with concrete solutions

14 November 2022

Speech: Focus on gender equality as central to climate action with concrete solutions
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Feature

Afghan journalist Zahra Nader: Creating a platform for Afghan women’s voices to be heard

9 November 2022

Afghan journalist Zahra Nader: Creating a platform for Afghan women’s voices to be heard
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In focus

In focus: Women, peace and security

18 October 2022

In focus: Women, peace and security

We focus on issues that unlock progress on gender equality.

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Leadership and political participation

Leadership and political participation
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Economic empowerment

Economic empowerment
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Ending violence against women

Ending violence against women
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Peace and security

Peace and security
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Humanitarian action

Humanitarian action
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Governance and national planning

Governance and national planning
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Youth

Youth and gender equality
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Women and girls with disabilities

Women and girls with disabilities
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Sustainable development

Sustainable development
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HIV and AIDS

HIV and AIDS

Our impact in numbers

571,000

women and girls received lifesaving humanitarian support.
101,000

women’s organizations supported to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
98,700

gender-based violence survivors accessed justice and recovery services.

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A scene from the Palanca-Maiaki-Udobnoe border crossing point, between the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine on 1 March 2022. People flee the military offensive in Ukraine, seeking refuge in Moldova or transiting the country on their way to Romania and other EU countries. Photo: UN Women/Aurel Obreja.