Annual Report 2019–2020
This report tells UN Women’s story over the period 2019–2020. It shares how we and our many partners are striding forward to realize a better world for women and girls—one of equality and empowerment. Looking forward, we will draw on our full resources and experiences in protecting and advancing the rights of all women and girls. That is what we do and who we are, as a leader, mobilizer, convenor, provider of programmes, and partner for change. More
- Ending violence against women and girls (4)
- Economic empowerment (3)
- Land and property (3)
- Productive resources (3)
- Leadership and political participation (2)
- Anti-violence interventions (2)
- Human rights (1)
- Justice reform (1)
- Access to justice post-conflict (1)
- Parliamentary development (1)
- Peace and security (1)
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- Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) (6)
- United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) (6)
- United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) (2)
- International Labour Organization (ILO) (1)
- United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) (1)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (1)
- World Health Organization (WHO) (1)
- United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) (1)
Realizing women’s rights to land and other productive resources (second edition)
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
This second edition, co-published by UN Women and OHCHR, aims to provide guidance to lawmakers and policymakers, as well as civil society organizations and other stakeholders, on supporting the adoption and effective implementation of laws, policies, and programmes to respect, protect, and fulfil women’s rights to land and other productive resources. The publication also provides recommendations for realizing women’s rights to land and other productive resources.
Violence against women in politics: Expert Group Meeting report and recommendations
Friday, September 28, 2018
This report provides a summary of the discussions of the Expert Group Meeting (EGM) on violence against women in politics (VAWP), held on 8–9 March 2018 in New York. It contains key points and priority actions to inform interventions to address violence against women in politics.
A practitioner’s toolkit on women’s access to justice programming
Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Access to justice is critical for the effective implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. “A practitioner’s toolkit on women’s access to justice programming” was developed by UN Women, UNDP, UNODC and OHCHR to stimulate bolder gender-responsive justice interventions. It harnesses experiences, lessons learned, and promising practices for creating non-discriminatory and inclusive justice systems, empowering women and girls to claim and fully realize their rights.
A framework to underpin action to prevent violence against women
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Prevention cannot be a short-term effort, but rather an endeavour that requires ongoing commitment from governments and other stakeholders, increased research to inform and monitor progress, and persistent action that addresses violence against women at its source. The joint UN framework draws together contemporary knowledge and practice in violence prevention. Its focus is on addressing the root causes as well as risk and protective factors associated with violence against women.
Monday, October 27, 2014
The Latin American Model Protocol for the investigation of gender-related killings of women is a practical tool, designed to be applied by the people responsible for carrying out the investigation and prosecution of these acts. Its main objective is to offer guidance and lines of action to improve the practice of those working in the justice system, forensic experts, and other specialized persons, including those acting in relation to the crime scene, the forensic laboratory, the interrogation of witnesses and suspects, the case analysis, the formulation of the indictment, or before the court.
Realizing women’s rights to land and other productive resources
Friday, November 8, 2013
This publication provides guidance for lawmakers and policymakers, as well as civil society organizations and other stakeholders, to support the adoption and effective implementation of laws, policies and programmes to respect, protect and fulfil women’s rights to land and other productive resources. It is based on the results of an expert group meeting held in June 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.