In Latin America, we’re not just recognizing care work – we’re rebuilding economies around it
Discover how Latin America is leading a care revolution by recognising and valuing the care work that women and girls shoulder.
2025
Afghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban
Afghan women face the world’s worst women’s rights crisis under Taliban rule. Learn the latest updates from Afghan women and how UN Women supports their… Read More »Afghanistan’s women are still fighting: Inside the fight for rights under Taliban
Ukrainian women at the front lines of resistance and recovery
“I can’t imagine myself anywhere else,” says Kseniia Mishyna, although she cannot remember when she last ate or slept or had any time for herself.
Two UN Funds launch results and renewed joint call for action to finance feminist change
(Geneva) – At a time of converging crises, dangerous escalations in threats to peace and security, unprecedented cuts to development aid, and a global backlash… Read More »Two UN Funds launch results and renewed joint call for action to finance feminist change
Speech: Afghan women have not given up, nor can we – We must not look away
Briefing on Afghanistan by UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the Security Council meeting on the situation in Afghanistan on 23… Read More »Speech: Afghan women have not given up, nor can we – We must not look away
UN Women statement on World Refugee Day
Committed in solidarity: refugee women and girls will not be left behind
Remarks by UN Under-Secretary General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the Closing of the Executive Board at its Annual Session
Ensuring that reform succeeds and delivers for women and girls; that gender equality is at the heart of transformation
Interview: Speaking through art, Ukrainian women confront sexual violence in conflict
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict (19 June), UN Women spoke to two Ukrainian women artists… Read More »Interview: Speaking through art, Ukrainian women confront sexual violence in conflict
Speech: Our task is clear: Build momentum, prepare effectively, and deliver
Opening remarks by UN Under-Secretary General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous to the annual session 2025 of the UN Women Executive Board, 17… Read More »Speech: Our task is clear: Build momentum, prepare effectively, and deliver
Press briefing by UN Women on the 2024 Afghanistan Gender Index launch
Press briefing by UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp at the Palais des Nations in Geneva on the 2024 Afghanistan Gender Index launch.
