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Colombian women shaped history by making peace gender-inclusive. Eight years on, they’re still leading peace, justice, and change—with UN Women’s support.

Achieving the 2030 Agenda hinges on realizing gender equality. UN Women calls on Member States, partners, and stakeholders at all levels to act collectively and… Read More »High-Level Political Forum 2025: Powering global progress for all women and girls

Discover how targeted investments in data deliver transformative actions for gender equality and women’s rights.

In the state of Madhya Pradesh, a UN Women backed programme shows just how much empowered women bring to the industry, uplift the local economy… Read More »How Women Are Transforming Tourism in India

As UN Women marks its 15th anniversary this year, the world has seen important progress in gender equality that has changed the lives of women… Read More »Fifteen Years, Fifteen Facts: Challenges and solutions for gender equality

More than 50,000 women vendors are improving their businesses, saving money and feeling safer in markets across the Pacific islands.

Chronic underfunding, weak tracking systems, and unfair financial rules are stalling progress on gender equality. UN Women calls for urgent, sustained investment to close the… Read More »USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking gender equality in developing countries

Discover how Latin America is leading a care revolution by recognising and valuing the care work that women and girls shoulder.

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

“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.