UN Women Arab States
Call for Applications: Young Women Peacebuilders Programme in the Arab States – Third Cohort
Apply now to join the 2025 Young Women in Peacebuilding Program! This exciting opportunity offers hands-on capacity-building sessions in conflict analysis, peace processes, and justice from a gender perspective. Learn more
UN Women in the Arab States convenes regional online workshop to advance coordination strategy and share best practices
UN Women in the Arab States convened its first-ever dedicated regional workshop for coordination leads from the Regional Office and Country Offices. Learn more
Side Event: Nexus between trafficking and the rights of persons with disabilities
Side event on the margins of the 18th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP18) Learn more
UN Women estimates over 28,000 women and girls killed in Gaza since October 2023
UN Women’s latest analysis estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the onset of hostilities in October 2023. Learn more
Two years of relentless conflict in Sudan have triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis for 6 million displaced women and girls
Cases of conflict-related sexual violence remain hugely under-reported, but evidence points to its systematic use as a weapon of war. Learn more
Highlights
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During a temporary ceasefire in November 2023, Palestinian citizens return to their homes in the town of Khuza’a, inspecting homes that were destroyed by Israeli bombing.
UN Women estimates over 28,000 women and girls killed in Gaza since October 2023

UN Women’s latest analysis estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the onset of hostilities in October 2023.

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International Women's Day 2025
International Women's Day 2025 in the Arab States

International Women’s Day is a chance to rise and demand action and to deliver on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to make the world equal and better for everyone.

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International Women’s Day 2025 – For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment
International Women’s Day 2025 – For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment

On 8 March 2025, join us to celebrate International Women’s Day under the theme, “For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.”

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In Focus: Beijing+30 in Arab States
In Focus: Beijing+30 in Arab States

Adopted in 1995 by 189 countries, the Beijing Declaration calls upon governments, the international community and civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to take strategic action.

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People cross the road in front of a commercial shop destroyed by bombardment in the historic Azzawieh Market in Gaza City.
Facts and figures: Women and girls during the war in Gaza

Following the 7 October 2023 brutal attack by Hamas on Israel, and the ensuing Israeli military bombardment of Gaza, 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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Gender Alert - Crisis Upon Crisis: Impact of the Recent Escalation on Women and Girls in Yemen

Women and girls are disproportionately impacted by the compounded humanitarian crisis and the escalation in Yemen. More

At a breaking point: The impact of foreign aid cuts on women’s organizations in humanitarian crises worldwide

Women-led and women’s rights organizations are on the frontlines of today’s humanitarian crises—but many are at risk of disappearing. More

Gaza Crisis Appeal
Photo Credit: UNICEF/Eyad El Baba

We have started an emergency fund raising to support UN Women's projects for the benefit of women, girls and their families. Please donate today to protect and support women and their families in the Gaza crisis.