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Transforming care through policy, services, urban infrastructure, and shared responsibility in Kathmandu, Nepal
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Women’s organizations, often the last remaining lifeline for Afghan women and girls, are struggling to survive under the combined pressure of aid cuts, and employment and movement restrictions.
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Remarks by Sofia Calltorp, UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Action – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 10 July
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A new UN Women report finds that 84 per cent of women’s organizations report that demand for their services has increased since January 2025, while nearly nine in 10 can no longer meet current levels of need.
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At HLPF 2026, UN Women calls for renewed commitment, stronger partnerships, and accelerated action to ensure that women and girls benefit equally from progress across all SDGs.
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Across the world, women are leading local peacebuilding efforts, strengthening their communities.
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Care work is the invisible foundation of every economy and society. UN Women is helping to reduce the unequal care workload on women and girls and build care systems that work for everyone.
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Remarks by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the Executive Board Annual Session, at the UN Headquarters, on 23 June 2026.
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Ahead of the United Nations Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance from 6 – 7 July and AI for Good Global Summit in Geneva, Switzerland from 7-10 July, UN Women sets out what is at stake – and what must change – to build a gender-equal digital future.
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Meet fathers from Egypt, Jordan, and Morocco who are embracing the joys of caregiving – to the benefit of their families and themselves.
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Conflict related sexual violence has soared in recent years. It includes rape, gang rape and sexual slavery – and overwhelmingly targets women and girls. Read more about the women working on the frontlines of Sudan war’s sexual violence epidemic.
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Speech delivered by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous to the Security Council open debate on Women, Peace and Security, at the UN Headquarters, on 17 June 2026.
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The reality of this current outbreak follows the same pattern that history has repeatedly shown us: women and girls are disproportionately affected in past Ebola outbreaks.
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Remarks by Marie Goretti Nduwayo, UN Women Representative in Haiti – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at the press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on 12 June.
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As the Men’s World Cup 2026 is set to command more global attention than any other event, the game that moves the world remains unequal at its foundation. Every World Cup is a chance to change that.
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On World Environment Day, UN Women calls on governments, partners, and communities to act with urgency on the interdependent issues of climate action and gender equality.
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Earthquake survivors in Afghanistan have been forced to flee again due to Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict. Learn how the conflict affects displaced women and how to help.
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As Afghanistan approaches five years since the Taliban takeover, this latest Decree, published by the de facto Ministry of Justice on 14 May 2026, sets out the conditions for separation from a spouse, raising serious concerns around child marriage and women’s consent.
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Statement by UN Women delivered by Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp at today’s press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
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As conflicts grow more protracted, climate shocks intensify, and aid budgets shrink, gender equality cannot be treated as optional. Women’s leadership and rights must be central to effective humanitarian action.