Working Together Photo Competition 2020

Date: Saturday, December 19, 2020

The Arab Scout Organization and UN Women organize the Working Together photo competition to contribute to SDG5: Achieve gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Infographic: Women's meaningful participation builds peace

Date: Monday, December 14, 2020

Women’s full and equal participation at all levels of society is a fundamental human right. During times of conflict, women’s participation in resolving conflict and negotiating peace is especially important to ensure that women’s rights are protected, experiences are recognized, and that peace lasts.

Ad campaign: A spotlight on legal gaps to end violence against women

Date: Tuesday, November 17, 2020

This ad campaign casts a spotlight on the legal gaps that must close as one of the prevention measures needed to end violence against women and girls — which since the onset of the pandemic has become as urgent as ever.

History of the struggle for women’s rights and gender equality in Lebanon

Date: Friday, March 6, 2020

History of the struggle for women’s rights and gender equality in Lebanon

Infographic: Violence Against Women and Girls in the Arab States Region

Date: Friday, December 6, 2019

A sudden or gradual change in appearance or behaviour can be an indicator that abuse or neglect has occurred (or may still be happening). Learn more about the signs of relationship abuse.

Infographic: Human Rights of Women

Date: Friday, December 6, 2019

Women are entitled to the full and equal enjoyment of all of their human rights and to be free from all forms of discrimination.

Infographic: End the stigma. Period.

Date: Sunday, October 6, 2019

Periods. Menstruation. Monthlies. Call it what you want. But there’s a whole lot to talk about.

Photo essay: Syrian women in Jordan share stories of war and hope

Date: Tuesday, July 23, 2019

The women enrolled in the UN Women’s Oasis programme in the Za’atari and Azraq refugee camps share their stories of escape from conflict and their journeys to becoming the empowered women they are today.

Infographic: Violence Against Women and Girls in the Arab States Region

Date: Thursday, November 22, 2018

A sudden or gradual change in appearance or behaviour can be an indicator that abuse or neglect has occurred (or may still be happening). Learn more about the signs of relationship abuse.

Infographic: Signs of relationship abuse

Date: Tuesday, November 20, 2018

A sudden or gradual change in appearance or behaviour can be an indicator that abuse or neglect has occurred (or may still be happening). Learn more about the signs of relationship abuse.

Infographic: Why gender equality matters to achieving all 17 SDGs

Date: Thursday, July 5, 2018

“Turning promises into action” is UN Women’s global report on gender equality in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It makes an urgent call to step up efforts to end discrimination against women and girls everywhere. This infographic puts a spotlight on where the global community stands on gender equality under each of the 17 SDGs, and ends with a call to action on ways to make women and girls count going forward.

Six essential objects for refugee women and girls

Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018

Today, 50 per cent of refugees uprooted from their homes from conflict, persecution or natural disasters are women and girls. This translates to more than 11 million refugee women and girls. During times of crisis, their specific needs and voices are often neglected. Here are just some of the objects that give women and girls agency and secure their health, dignity and rights.

Learn the facts: Rural women and girls

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Rural women ensure food security for their communities, build climate resilience and strengthen economies. Yet, gender inequalities, such as discriminatory laws and social norms, combined with a fast-changing economic, technological and environmental landscape restrict their full potential, leaving them far behind men and their urban counterparts.

Timeline: Women of the world, unite!

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Explore women’s activism from generations past and present.

Photo essay: Rural women, human rights

Date: Thursday, February 22, 2018

The world has committed to upholding the rights of all women and girls. Fulfilling this commitment is particularly urgent in rural areas. Rural women and their organizations are on the move to claim their rights and improve their livelihoods and well-being.

Infographic: Violence Against Women and Girls in the Arab States Region

Date: Wednesday, November 22, 2017

A sudden or gradual change in appearance or behaviour can be an indicator that abuse or neglect has occurred (or may still be happening). Learn more about the signs of relationship abuse.