Women’s political leadership declines, with fewer women in executive office in 2025
Fewer women hold top political offices in 2025. UN Women reports rising barriers, political violence and setbacks in gender equality in leadership worldwide.
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For ALL Women and Girls: Saron Mesele on bridging the digital gender gap
#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Saron Mesele, a graduate of African… Read More »For ALL Women and Girls: Saron Mesele on bridging the digital gender gap
UN Women statement on World Environment Day, 5 June 2025
On World Environment Day, UN Women joins the global call to beat plastic pollution and tackle the triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution—with… Read More »UN Women statement on World Environment Day, 5 June 2025
“Through Her Lens”: New UN photo exhibit celebrates women leading peace
At Photoville 2025 in NYC, discover portraits of women peacebuilders – captured by local women photographers in some of the world’s most volatile places.
Voices of Pride: How LGBTIQ+ activists in Thailand are creating safer, stronger communities
Celebrate Pride Month with stories of resilience and inclusion from Thailand. Meet four LGBTIQ+ activists creating safe, vibrant spaces for all to thrive.
Who are the women leading peacekeeping?
Despite long-standing commitments from governments, women remain underrepresented, particularly in leadership and operational roles in United Nations Peace Operations. According to the Stockholm International Peace… Read More »Who are the women leading peacekeeping?
Speech: There is no pathway to peace that does not begin with the protection of women and girls
Remarks by UN Under-Secretary General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the UN Security Council high-level open debate on the “Protection of civilians… Read More »Speech: There is no pathway to peace that does not begin with the protection of women and girls
The manosphere is no joke. UN Women explains why.
UN Women unpacks the rise of the manosphere and calls for stronger media engagement to counter online hate.
UN Women estimates over 28,000 women and girls killed in Gaza since October 2023
UN Women estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war in October 2023 –… Read More »UN Women estimates over 28,000 women and girls killed in Gaza since October 2023
For All Women and Girls: “Work with us, not just for us”, urges Rohingya activist
#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a global call to action marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Lucky Karim, a young Rohingya woman… Read More »For All Women and Girls: “Work with us, not just for us”, urges Rohingya activist
