Highlights
International Women's Day 2021
This year, the theme for International Women’s Day (8 March), “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain. Learn more about the Generation Equality Forum, meet the activists, and get inspired by stories of women leaders we admire. More
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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
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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
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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
Latest news
- Dealing with the memories of the Lebanese civil war through theatre
- Secretary-General appoints Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN Women
- UN Women Statement in Response to Women’s Representation in New Lebanese Cabinet
- From where I stand: "Women and youth can play a significant role in building a peaceful nation"
- UN Women Deputy Executive Director calls for increased financing for gender equality at Egypt’s global International Cooperation Forum
- Women and girls raise their voices to demand equality under the law in Morocco
Publications
- Equal Divorce Rights in Muslim Family Laws
- Comparative Study of Violence against Female Reporters and Male Reporters during Lebanon’s 2019 Protest Movement - Violence against Women in Public Life
- Gender-Sensitive Police Response in Addressing Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) in the Arab States
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Together, let's end violence against women and girls
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the Arab States have seen a spike in reports of violence against women & girls.