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- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
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From where I stand...
Naheed Farid was among many women leaders who left Afghanistan, fearing for their lives, as the Taliban took over in August 2021. Farid spoke at the UN recently, calling for international support to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan and to safeguard women’s rights. Learn more
“Give us a seat at the table.”
A delegation of Afghan women, including parliamentarians, women's rights advocates, journalists and researchers, spoke at a series of events and high-level meetings at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on the sidelines of the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security. Learn more
In Focus: Women, peace and security
The UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, on 21 October, will focus on investing in local women peacebuilders. Learn more
Expert’s take: Gender equality is critical for Afghanistan’s future
Alison Davidian, Deputy Representative for UN Women in Afghanistan, discusses the current situation for women and girls in Afghanistan, and what they most need from the international community. Learn more
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In Focus: Women, peace and security
The UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, on 21 October, is focusing on investing in local women peacebuilders – a key strategy to deliver on these commitments. The evidence is clear: women’s participation in peacebuilding generates more buy-in from communities and makes peace more durable. As governments, humanitarian actors, and peacebuilders from Colombia to Afghanistan meet at the UN this week, we're sharing news, updates and voices of women peacebuilders. More
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Orange the world: End violence against women now!
The global theme for this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, which will run from 25 November to 10 December 2021, is “Orange the world: End violence against women now!” More
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Learn the facts: Rural women and girls
Rural women ensure food security for their communities, build climate resilience and strengthen economies. Yet, gender inequalities, such as discriminatory laws and social norms, combined with a fast-changing economic, technological and environmental landscape restrict their full potential, leaving them far behind men and their urban counterparts. More
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In Photos: Women on the front lines of COVID-19 in India
As India emerges from the deadly second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, amidst speculations about a third wave coming, UN Women spotlights women on the front lines of the pandemic response in the capital, Delhi. More
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Which Generation Equality hero are you?
At the Generation Equality Forum governments, activists, private sector partners and youth, and leaders from every sector committed investments, programmes and policies that fast-track progress towards an equal future for all. As we start our action journey, learn more about some of our feminist action heroes who make up Generation Equality. Which Generation Equality action hero do you support and aspire to be? More
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The Generation Equality Forum
The 2021 Generation Equality Forum was a global gathering for gender equality convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France, in partnership with youth and civil society. The Forum kicked off in Mexico City in March and culminated in Paris from 30 June to 2 July 2021, bringing together governments, corporations and change makers from around the world to define and announce ambitious investments and policies. More
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25/10/2021Afghan women leaders speak at the UN: “Give us a seat at the table.”
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21/10/2021Statement by Celia Umenza Velasco at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
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21/10/2021Remarks by Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
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21/10/2021Remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and UN Women Executive Director, Sima Bahous, at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security
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21/10/2021I am Generation Equality: Caryn Dasah, peacebuilder
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In her remarks to the UN Security Council Open Debate on Women, Peace and Security, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous said: "If we want to see a tangible difference in the lives of women and girls and a paradigm shift in the way we confront peace and security issues, we need governments to step up." More ►
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