Highlights
Aimed at engaging men and boys in unpaid care work, challenging social norms and stereotypes, and promoting a more equal distribution of care responsibilities and women’s economic empowerment.
Throughout the 16 Days, UN Women works with partners across the Arab States to advance prevention, protection and accountability, and to highlight every woman and girl’s right to participate safely - online and offline.
This October marks 25 years since the adoption of UN Security Council Resolution 1325, a landmark commitment that placed women’s leadership and participation at the heart of peace and security efforts global, regional, and national.
The UN Trust Fund is seeking proposals in English, French and Spanish from civil society initiatives to end violence against women and girls, offering four-year grants of up to US $800,000.
As UN Women turns 15, we’re celebrating the voices, dreams, and power of girls and women across the Arab region. Through our campaign “Dear Future Me,” we are inviting women and girls across the Arab region to reflect on their dreams, challenges, and hopes for the future – in their own words.
🔖 Statements
Fostering disability-inclusive societies to advance social progress
3 December 2025 | STATEMENT
The girl I am, the change I lead – Girls on the frontlines of crisis
11 October 2025 | STATEMENT
Equal pay – a fundamental right and a cornerstone of sustainable development and gender equality
18 September 2025 | STATEMENT
Latest news
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Tweets by @unwomenarabicOnline violence is not accidental - it’s admitted behavior.
We need change: Invest in education that challenges harmful masculinities and promotes safe, respectful digital environments for all. #NoExcuse #16Days #ForAllWomenAndGirls pic.twitter.com/LRV4vVcbJe— UN Women Arabic (@unwomenarabic) November 29, 2025
🔖 Update!
Dr. Moez Doraid, Regional Director for the Arab States
UN Women is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Moez Doraid (Egypt) as Regional Director for the Arab States, effective 1 October 2025, following his service as interim Regional Director since 1 July 2024. more
Featured publication
Brief on Digital Violence in the Arab States: Overview and Legal Good Practices
Violence against women and girls continues to be the most widespread human right violation globally, with serious impacts on women and girls’ health and lives. More
Featured video
In this video, Dr. Moez Doraid, UN Women Regional Director for the Arab States, shares key insights about the Award and how outstanding initiatives promoting women’s empowerment worldwide can apply.
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