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In the Words of Bisan Owda “Content Creation is an Effective Tool to Advance Gender Equality in Palestine”
Bisan, 24 years old, is a community and youth activist, content creator and a trainer in the fields of advocacy, debates and twenty-first century skills from Gaza, Palestine. Learn more
In the Words of Duha Shellah “Male-Dominated Science Can Leave Many Behind.”
In 2022, Duha was recognized as one of the world’s 21 outstanding young physicians by the Inter-Academy Partnership in Berlin, Germany. Learn more
Access Kitchen – Women helping their communities & advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities
Women of all ages, some with various disabilities, and some caring for family members with disabilities meet at this kitchen, each bringing their unique skills and stories to the table. Learn more
In the words of Walaa Al Nadi: "My business has helped provide my family with financial security"
I joined through word of mouth from peers in my village who had joined the programme since 2019, and it was perfect timing. Learn more
From where I stand: “Self-defense allowed me to express myself freely.”
Janine joined self-defense classes to transform her fear into empowerment, strengthen her confidence, and learn how to respond effectively to gender-based violence and harassment. Learn more
Highlights
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In focus: Generation Equality Midpoint

On the 17th of September, UN Women together with the governments of Iceland and Tanzania, will mark the midpoint moment for Generation Equality to bolster its agenda for gender equality acceleration at a critical time for women’s rights.

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(From left) Minister of Social Development H.E. Wafa Bani Mustafa, Regional Director for UN Women in the Arab States, Susanne Mikhail, UN Women Jordan Representative, Nicolas Burniat
UN Women Regional Director visits Jordan, charting a path to accelerate progress on gender equality and women’s empowerment in Jordan

Regional Director for UN Women in the Arab States embarked on an official visit to Jordan with a focus on advancing Women's Economic Empowerment and strengthening partnerships for gender equality.

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Statement: Zero tolerance for abuse or harassment in women’s sports
Zero tolerance for abuse or harassment in women’s sports

UN Women statement: Everyone involved in sport, at whatever level, has a duty to play their part. We must collectively commit that violence, harassment, and abuse in women’s sport will not be tolerated.

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Women’s World Cup 2023 – UN Women and FIFA join forces for gender equality
Women’s World Cup 2023

UN Women and FIFA are coming together during the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand 2023 (20 July to 20 August 2023) to celebrate the skills and achievements of the teams and players, to advance gender equality in football, and to prevent abuse and discrimination on and off the field.

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RESPECT women – Preventing violence against women
RESPECT women – Preventing violence against women

“RESPECT Women: Preventing violence against women,” is an evidence-based framework for policy makers to strengthen and scale up efforts to prevent violence against women.

Speech: Building a strengthened UN Women – Solutions to close the gender gaps
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UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous delivers the opening statement to the second regular session of the UN Women Executive Board, held in UN Headquarters, 12 September 2023. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown.

Opening statement of UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous to the second regular session of the Executive Board, held in UN Headquarters, 12 September 2023. 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.

Featured publications

Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals: The gender snapshot 2023

This publication is the latest instalment in the annual series jointly produced by UN Women and UN DESA. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of gender equality progress across all 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More

Gender Statistical Profile | Lebanon 2023

This document was compiled in June 2023 by UN Women in collaboration with the Gender Working Group in Lebanon. It includes the most recently available data on gender in Lebanon. More