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- 74th session of the UN General Assembly
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Surveys show that COVID-19 has gendered effects in Asia and the Pacific
Surveys distributed by UN Women in Asia and the Pacific are showing that women and men are experiencing the effects of the pandemic differently. Learn more
Five women on the front lines of COVID-19 response
From farming to first-response services and everything in between, women are playing an outsized role in keeping their communities safe and resilient in the face of COVID-19. Here are the stories of women on the front lines. Learn more
Extra things to thank Moms for in 2020
Every year we celebrate Mother’s Day and show our appreciation for moms everywhere, in all shapes and forms. This year, learn how COVID-19 is impacting caregivers, and make their extraordinary contribution visible. Learn more
Youth volunteers combat online misinformation on COVID-19 in Arab States
The UN Women-supported HerStory is working to monitor media, gather stories of the gender impact of the pandemic, and track occurrences of misinformation and harmful gender stereotyping. Learn more
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In Focus: Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response
The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a health issue. It is a profound shock to our societies and economies, and women are at the heart of care and response efforts underway. UN Women is bringing up-to-date information and analysis on how and why gender matters in COVID-19 response. More
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Unpaid care work: Your daily load and why it matters
From domestic chores to caring for loved ones, unpaid care work is the back bone of thriving families, communities and economies. There’s one universal truth: When it comes to unpaid work, not everyone is in the same boat. What does your boat look like? More
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UN Women response to COVID-19 crisis
UN Women has developed rapid and targeted response to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on women and girls and to ensure that the long-term recovery benefits them. UN Women’s response to COVID-19 includes policy advice and programmatic interventions and is part of the broader UN-wide response. 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
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Announcement: Generation Equality Forum postponed
As the situation surrounding COVID-19 evolves, the number of people around the world affected by this disease continues to increase. In light of this crisis, the Generation Equality Forum will be postponed until the first half of 2021. The new dates will be announced in the coming months. More
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In Focus: Women and the SDGs
Gender equality is a right. Fulfilling this right is the best chance we have in meeting some of the most pressing challenges of our time—from economic crisis and lack of health care, to climate change, violence against women and escalating conflicts. Check out new data, stories, videos and more illustrating how and why gender equality matters across all the Sustainable Development Goals. More
Statement: International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia
Around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic is exacerbating existing inequalities. The theme of this International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia – break the silence – calls our attention to these inequalities across the world and asks us to speak out together against the discrimination that LGBTIQ+ people face in the current context and beyond. Read more ►
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Violence against women and girls: the shadow pandemic
With 90 countries in lockdown and four billion people sheltering at home from the global contagion of COVID-19, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka highlights another deadly danger growing in the shadows: violence against women and girls. More
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COVID-19 Response: 5 Women on the Front Lines
Women are at the heart of care and response efforts for the COVID-19 pandemic. As front-line responders, health professionals, community volunteers, transport and logistics managers, scientists and more, women are making critical contributions to address the outbreak every day.
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