Welcome

Forensic science laboratory expert Rawan Tomalieh conducts a microscopic examination in Ramallah, West Bank 2019. Photo: ©HAYA Joint Programme/Samar Hazboun.

Helping survivors of violence seek justice through forensic science in the West Bank

A vital pillar in the justice and security system, the sole forensic science laboratory in the West Bank seeks justice for survivors of violence. Learn more

UN Women calls for concrete actions to respond to violence against women

Galvanizes partners to fund organizations, respond to survivors’ needs, prevent violence and collect data to build a post-pandemic “new normal” as the 16 days of Activism campaign kicks off. Learn more

Press release: New UN Women reports reveal the impacts of COVID-19 on Violence Against Women in the Arab States

Findings from the reports will inform programme interventions. Learn more

Hand over the mic to: Aida Nour ElDin, Egypt

Aida Nour ElDin is the Chairperson of the Women and Development Association, a grassroots civil society organization that specializes in providing services to survivors of violence. Learn more

Highlights

Orange the world: Fund, respond, prevent, collect

In Focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

As countries implemented lockdown measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus, violence against women intensified. At the same time, legal, health and social support services became limited and less accessible. For the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November to 10 December 2020), UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign is amplifying the call for global action to bridge funding gaps, ensure essential services for survivors of violence during the COVID-19 crisis, focus on prevention, and collection of data that can improve life-saving services for women and girls. More

A glossary of terms to know

A glossary outlining the many forms of violence against women and girls, along with other commonly used terms. More
In Focus: Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response

The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a health issue. It is a profound shock to our societies and economies, and women are at the heart of care and response efforts underway. UN Women is bringing up-to-date information and analysis on how and why gender matters in COVID-19 response. More
Generation Equality

The “Generation Equality—Realizing women’s rights and an equal future” campaign demands equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to sexual harassment and all forms of violence against women and girls, health-care services that respond to their needs, and their equal participation in political life and decision-making in all areas of life. More