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
- Innovation and technology (3)
- Science and technology for development (3)
- Information and communications technology (ICT) (2)
- Economic empowerment (2)
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment (2)
- 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (2)
- Partnerships (1)
- Financing for gender equality (1)
- Employment (1)
- Gender equality and inequality (1)
- Entrepreneurship (1)
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Leveraging digital finance for gender equality and women’s empowerment
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
This working paper provides a basis to review the barriers, risks, and opportunities related to gender and the accessibility and utilization of digital finance, and to help identify pathways that could be leveraged for potential impactful investment returns for women.
Innovation for gender equality
Friday, March 8, 2019
This brochure showcases some of UN Women’s thoughts and practices around innovation that could accelerate gender equality and women’s empowerment. The examples range from pilot programmes with marginalized beneficiaries to partnerships with start-ups; from frontier technologies to non-tech interventions that challenge mindsets; and from procedural improvements to capacity-building.
Making innovation and technology work for women
Wednesday, July 12, 2017
The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, founded on the principle of 'leaving no one behind' call for transformative shifts, integrated approaches, and innovative solutions to overcome the structural barriers to sustainable development. Innovation and technology provide unpreceded opportunities to reach those who are the most likely to be left behind.