UN Women Arab States
In the words of Joyce Azzam: “I tell women and girls to be faithful to their dreams”
Azzam is one of the few Arab women and first Lebanese woman to have climbed all world’s Seven Summits. Learn more
We, women with disabilities, have the right to live and deserve equal chances.
Marina Khamouny is among the bustle women in the production line, smoothing Za’atar on top of freshly rolled pastry dough. Learn more
UN Women Explores Private Sector Engagement in the GCC for International Women’s Day 2023
The UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States (ROAS) participated in a Women's Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Regional Tour in the GCC. Learn more
My husband is my biggest supporter. He never leaves my side and is helping me so that I can grow my business into something big.
A year ago, Nadia enrolled in the programme through which she was supported to open a little shop along with five other women from her rural village. Learn more
"I also learned about harmful traditions and have rejected them"
Out of fear and care, our girls are not allowed the freedom to choose, nor travel alone even in neighbouring villages – to the extent that girls may miss out educational opportunities. Learn more
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Gaza’s Voices: “After every escalation, we resume living in fear of the next one.”
Gaza’s Voices: “After every escalation, we resume living in fear of the next one.”

Sanabel has worked with civil society organizations in Gaza, including Women’s Affairs Centre, a UN Women Partner, where she is a Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning Advisor working to empower women and advocate for gender equality.

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Bahrain's Young Artistic Talents Take Center Stage at Athar for International Women’s Day 2023
Bahrain's Young Artistic Talents Take Center Stage at Athar for International Women’s Day 2023

For International Women’s Day 2023, the Supreme Council for Women (SCW) presented a digital art exhibition in Bahrain showcasing the works of young Bahraini artists, in partnership with UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States.

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Rawan Rajab is the founder of Blue Stone, an environmentally conscious business that turns turns recycled glass into stones.
Empowering women, protecting the earth

The climate crisis is not gender neutral. As its impacts worsen, women and girls are experiencing unique and disproportionate harm—with the fallout amplifying existing gender inequalities.

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Migration is an opportunity for women
Migration is an opportunity for women

Migration in Africa increased from 17.2 million in 2010 to 26.3 million in 2019 with women accounting for around 45 per cent throughout the period. Moreover, women migrant workers are seeking better work opportunities independently.

Sima Bahous, Executive Director of UN Women. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown

Statement: Digital skills for life

Statement for International Girls in ICT Day, 27 April 2023, by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous  — For girls across the world, digital technology holds both power and potential. Digital literacy, online safety, and cybersecurity skills, especially for adolescents, are an essential part of modern life. More

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Earthquake in #Türkiye and #Syria

Earthquake in #Türkiye and #Syria: There is an urgent need for winter clothes, tents, food and hygiene items such as sanitary pads. You can help secure essential items for women, girls and their families.

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Advocacy Note: 4 Priority Actions for Gender Equality in the Earthquake Humanitarian Response

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