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UN Women Arab States at COP 28
At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, UN Women will ensure that women and girls’ rights, abilities, and needs are taken into account in climate debates and incorporated into government policies. Learn more
UN Women supports launch of the Tawazon programme to develop the capacity of Bahrain’s Equal Opportunities Committees
The Supreme Council for Women and the Institute of Public Administration of the Kingdom of Bahrain launched the innovative Tawazon programme... Learn more
Voices from Gaza: Nourhan’s story of survival amid airstrikes
“The nights in Gaza have been transformed into a never-ending nightmare. Sleep is a luxury we can’t afford, and death lurks around every corner.” Learn more
Voices from Gaza: Amani’s story of loss
Amani works as a psychotherapist in the Gazan Ministry of Health. Her mission is to provide support to patients processing the traumas of living amid years of conflict. Learn more
Voices from Gaza: Hayam’s story
“We thank God every day we wake up alive. We are like funerals postponed, dressed and ready to die, waiting for our turn”. In southern Gaza, 44-year-old Hayam Farahat is navigating life with her family amid the ongoing war. Learn more
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In Focus: UN Women Arab States at COP 28
In Focus: UN Women Arab States at COP 28

At this year’s UN Climate Change Conference, COP 28, UN Women will ensure that women and girls’ rights, abilities, and needs are taken into account in climate debates and incorporated into government policies.

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16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence 2023

UN Women kicks off a UN-wide annual campaign on 25 November, the International Day to End Violence against Women.

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In-focus: The conflict in Gaza
In-focus: The conflict in Gaza

Following the 7 October 2023 attack by Hamas on Israel and the Israeli Armed Forces’ strikes on Gaza in response, UN Women has worked to analyse the differentiated impact on women, men, boys, and girls, to ensure adequate responses to their needs.

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UNITE! Invest to prevent violence against women and girls

The United Nations is marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence from 25 November to 10 December 2023, under the global theme set by the UN Secretary-General’s campaign: “UNiTE! Invest to Prevent Violence against Women & Girls.”

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New UN Women Executive Board Bureau 2023 elected

The rotational Presidency of the Executive Board during 2023 is held by the Eastern European Group and is represented by H.E. Mr. Sergiy Kyslytsya, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations.

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