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- About
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What we do
- Leadership and political participation
- Economic empowerment
- Ending violence against women
-
Peace and security
- Facts and figures
- Global norms and standards
- Conflict prevention and resolution
- Building and sustaining peace
- Young women in peace and security
- Rule of law: Justice and security
- Women, peace, and security in the work of the UN Security Council
- Preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism
- Planning and monitoring
- Humanitarian action
- Governance and national planning
- Youth
- Women and girls with disabilities
- Sustainable development agenda
- HIV and AIDS
- Where we are
- How we work
- Partnerships
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News and events
- News
- Editorial series
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In Focus
- CSW65
- International Women’s Day
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
- Women, Peace, Power
- International Day of the Girl Child
- 75th session of the UN General Assembly
- International Youth Day
- Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response
- Generation Equality Action Pack, March 2020
- Generation Equality action pack, January 2020
- Generation Equality action pack, December 2019
- Generation Equality action pack, October 2019
- International Day of Rural Women
- World Humanitarian Day
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- World Refugee Day
- Women and girls in sport
- International Girls in ICT Day
- CSW63
- CSW62
- Women and the SDGs
- In Focus: Climate action by, and for, women
- Indigenous women’s rights and activism
- Empowering women to conserve our oceans
- CSW61
- Women refugees and migrants
- CSW60
- Financing: Why it matters for women and girls
- Engaging Men
- SIDS Conference
- MDG Momentum
- Strengthening Women’s Access to Justice
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I am Generation Equality
On World Refugee Day, hear from Souhaila Nassar, who came to Burj Barajneh refugee camp in Lebanon as a young child and now works to support other young refugees. Learn more
Together with refugees, we build a safer and more vibrant world
Learn more about how refugees and displaced people are stepping up every day to build a stronger, safer and more vibrant world, despite many challenges. Learn more
A week of action, a generation for equality
Hear from five young activists about why the Generation Equality Forum is important for all generations, how they #ActForEqual, and how you, too, can commit to change. Learn more
Commitments to action
Hear from Generation Equality Action Coalition leaders on why their organizations are making commitments, and what they are looking forward to at the Generation Equality Forum in Paris. Learn more
Highlights
Act for Equal
#ActforEqual is a new campaign to drive attention, excitement and action towards the upcoming Generation Equality Forum. Through the campaign you can show your support, take action for gender equality and help propel major commitments to the Action Coalition Goals. We can’t wait any longer for gender equality. It’s time to #ActforEqual. More
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I am Generation Equality: Selin Gören, climate activist
On World Environment Day, learn more about Selin Gören, a 19-year old climate activist and eco entrepreneur. As a student, she studies climate change communication, and has been working with movements including Fridays for Future, Extinction Rebellion and Youth for Climate since 2019. More
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#ActforEqual Week of Action
From 31 May to 6 June, the #ActForEqual Week of Action will showcase young leaders and their activism, demonstrate why the Generation Equality Forum is important for all generations, and how the Action Coalitions can accelerate concrete change for women and girls. More
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The Generation Equality Forum
Get ready for the Generation Equality Forum, the most important global convening for gender equality actions and investment in a quarter-century. The Forum will kick-off in Mexico City in March and culminate in Paris this year. More
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Generation Equality Rising
Every day, through our actions, and in the way we lead, talk, question and act, we challenge norms, transform habits, change laws, take action and inspire others to create a world without gender-based discrimination. We are Generation Equality rising. More
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COVID-19: emerging gender data
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold human suffering and is likely to heighten gender-based inequalities around the world. UN Women is working with partners to bridge the gender data gap and deliver a more accurate picture of the gender dimension to the response so that it can be more effective for women and girls. For gender-related data on COVID-19 visit this page. More
Live webcast
Tune in to watch the UN Women Executive Board annual session on UN Web TV, 21–23 June 2021, Mon and Tue 10am–1pm and 3–6pm EDT, Wed 10am–1pm EDT.
Countdown begins towards the Generation Equality Forum
The Generation Equality Forum will take place virtually and in Paris France 30 June – 2 July 2021. With over 22,000 participants already registered from all sectors of society, excitement is building. Dynamic speakers, including world leaders, representatives of feminist and youth movements, civil society, philanthropy, governments and the private sector will attend. Read more ►
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21/06/2021Opening statement by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the UN Women Executive Board, Annual Session 2021
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23/06/2021Statement on International Widows' Day 2021 by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of UN Women
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21/06/2021Countdown begins towards the Generation Equality Forum
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21/06/2021Seven ways to change the world
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21/06/2021Explainer: What you should know about widowhood
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30/06/2021 – 02/07/2021Generation Equality Forum: Paris
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15/07/2021Path to equal: New indices on gender equality and women’s empowerment
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Why investing in the environment means investing in women and girls
Ahead of this month’s Generation Equality Forum in Paris, we have an opportunity to invest in women and girls and to place them centre stage in the fight for climate justice and a decisive shift towards a greener economy. Let us call for concrete actions that will advance gender equality and combat climate change for a more equal and sustainable world.
