We are the global champion for gender equality.
UN Women is the UN organization delivering programmes, policies and standards that uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential.
Highlights
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ExplainerHumanitarian funding cuts threaten women’s rights: What’s at stake and how to helpHumanitarian funding cuts threaten women’s rights: What’s at stake and how to help
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ExplainerHow to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypesHow to talk to kids about gender equality and stereotypes
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ExplainerGender equality in peacekeeping: Why it matters for global securityGender equality in peacekeeping: Why it matters for global security
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InterviewInterview: Gender equality is key to a just renewable energy futureInterview: Gender equality is key to a just renewable energy future
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Press releaseMedia Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girlsMedia Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls
We focus on issues that unlock progress on gender equality.
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Leadership and political participationLeadership and political participation
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Economic empowermentEconomic empowerment
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Ending violence against womenEnding violence against women
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Peace and securityPeace and security
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Humanitarian actionHumanitarian action
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Governance and national planningGovernance and national planning
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Youth and gender equalityYouth
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Women and girls with disabilitiesWomen and girls with disabilities
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Sustainable developmentSustainable development
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HIV and AIDSHIV and AIDS
Our impact in numbers
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571,000
women and girls received lifesaving humanitarian support.
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101,000
women’s organizations supported to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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98,700
gender-based violence survivors accessed justice and recovery services.
Please donate today to protect and support women and their families in the Gaza crisis
UN Women has been supporting Palestinian women since 1997 to achieve their social, economic, and political rights. We remain present on the ground to provide support and assistance and will do so for as long as it takes.
