Gulf Bank in Kuwait lights up in Orange in support of the 16 Days of Activism to end GBV
Date: Saturday, 12 December 2020
In support of “Orange Kuwait”, Gulf Bank has been lit in the colour orange to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
Dubai Frame lights up in Orange in support of UN Women Campaign
Date: Friday, 11 December 2020
Dubai Frame lights up in Orange in support of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.
H.E. Minister of Social Affairs of Kuwait, Ms. Mariam Al-Aqeel on the int'l Day for the EVAW
Date: Wednesday, 9 December 2020
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which is observed every year on the 25th of November, is an occasion for me to emphasize the importance of international and regional solidarity of all nations, to endorse initiatives and to support institutions that protect women and girls from violence. Violence against women and girls is one of the most widespread violations of human rights in the world. So, I call on all countries to develop programmes that eliminate…
Together, let's end violence against women and girls
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2020
Since the outbreak of #COVID19, the Arab States have seen a spike in reports of violence against women & girls. Make a difference today. Every one of us has a role to play! Learn more about what you can do: http://unwo.men/ksm930rltPB #WeAreWithYou #OrangeTheWorld #16Days
Let us join our efforts for a better world for all women and girls! - Morocco
Date: Wednesday, 25 November 2020
On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the United Nations Development System in Morocco joins efforts to ensure a better world for all women and girls.
Youth for Women, Peace and Security | Generations For Peace and UN Women Jordan
Date: Wednesday, 2 September 2020
With the support of the European Union, Generations For Peace and UN Women are mobilizing 33,000 youth across Jordan to raise awareness on Jordan’s National Action Plan (JONAP) on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security and the important role women can play in preventing conflict, promoting peace and security.
Date: Wednesday, 8 July 2020
Produced by UN Women Regional Office for the Arab States in partnership with UN Women Liaison Office for the GCC, this video highlights the disproportionate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on women and girls in the Arab States region, and the urgency to prioritize their fundamental rights in response and recovery efforts. The 2.5-minutes video features footage and photographs by Agence France Presse (AFP) and UN Women’s visual archive.
Turkish and Syrian women Photo Exhibition
Date: Thursday, 4 June 2020
Four university students from Colombia and Palestine met with more than 100 Turkish and Syrian women in four different cities across Turkey at Light the Dark photography workshops. The sound of the shutter became the voice of women in Gaziantep, Şanlıurfa, Mardin, and İzmir and allowed their creative talent to shine through. After the workshops, 77 photos were selected to be displayed. Two exhibitions were opened in Gaziantep and Eskişehir, where visitors explored the strength and solidarity…
كيف جعل العنف القائم على النوع الاجتماعي والتمييز حياة اللجوء أقسى على السوريات
Date: Thursday, 23 April 2020
في حين عانى السوريون عمومًا من عواقب اللجوء على مدى سنين، فقد تأثَّرت النّساء السّوريات بشكل مضاعَف، لكونهن لاجئات ونساءًا على حد سواء. فإن التمييز وعدم المساواة بين الجنسين يجعل اللَّاجئات السوريات أكثر عرضة للعنف والاستغلال وأقل قدرةً على إيجاد فرص كسب العيش. لتمكينهن والسَّماح لهن بتلبية احتياجاتهِن اليومية وطويلة الأجل، نحن بحاجة إلى إعطاء الأولوية لزيادة فرصهن في كسب الرزق والحد من العنف والتميز ضدهنWhile Syrians, in general, have suffered the harmful consequences of displacement for…
Women Journalists in Lebanon’s 2019 uprising
Date: Tuesday, 21 April 2020
Women have been at the core of Lebanon’s popular protests since they began on October 17, 2019, as documented by UN Women: https://arabstates.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/publications/2019/12/…. This video focuses specifically on the role of female journalists in covering the protests, and the gendered risks and threats they were exposed to. It also documents their efforts…
Women officers undertake vital work across Jordan
Date: Tuesday, 14 April 2020
Women officers from the Public Security Directorate continue to undertake vital work across Jordan, supporting citizens and carefully applying critical mitigation measures against the spread of Coronavirus, as screened on Jordan TV. #JONAPVideo courtesy of Public Security Directorate
Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Education for Employment- Jordan in partnership with UN Women has been working to provide opportunities and vocational training programmes for unemployed Jordanian and Syrian women offered by EFE-Jordan under the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan.’ Over (number) women have successfully graduated from the programme and are now using their newly found skills to access economic and livelihood opportunities. Funded through the generous support of the EU Regional Trust Fund in…
Nour Fayez - EFE Jordan Graduation
Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Find out how women like Nour Fayez are unlocking their potential through access to vocational training and capacity-building opportunities under the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan’ led by Education for Employment- Jordan and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund") and the Governments of France and Japan.
Yasmin Al Uqaili - EFE Jordan Graduation
Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Yasmin Al Uqaili is using the vocational and livelihood skills she developed in the four-week intensive ‘Call Centre and Customer Service’ training to find her first work opportunity. Find out more about her experience as a trainee on the ‘Economic Empowerment Programme for women in Jordan’ led by Education for Employment- Jordan and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund") and the Governments of France and…
UN Women Karak Kick-Start Workshop
Date: Wednesday, 8 April 2020
Find out how women like Eman Nabelese, are unlocking their entrepreneurial potential and developing their micro-businesses with the support of their mentors under the ‘Mentoring for Success’ programme led by Mowgli and UN Women, with the generous support of EU Regional Trust Fund in response to the Syrian Crisis (the"Madad Fund”).
Dr Moez Doraid's statement on COVID-19 response in the Arab States
Date: Tuesday, 31 March 2020
In his statement, Dr Moez Doraid, UN Women Regional Director a.i. for the Arab States, calls on policy-makers, the private sector, civil society and individuals to make gender-responsive support to women a priority, and guarantee women’s equal voice in deciding how best to tackle the virus.في بيانه، يدعو د. معز دريد، المدير الإقليمي بالنيابة لهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة للدول العربية، واضعي السياسات والقطاع الخاص والمجتمع المدني والأفراد إلى ضرورة جعل الدعم المُراعي للنوع الاجتماعي والموجه…
National Launch of the "Progress of the World's Women" report in Morocco
Date: Monday, 30 March 2020
UN Women Maghreb held a national launching ceremony for the “Progress of the World’s Women 2019-2020: Families in a Changing World” report in Rabat, Morocco on 17 January 2020 to present the results to various stakeholders and open discussions on national perspectives on these issues related to the family in Morocco. The report assesses the reality of families of today and provides recommendations for laws, policies, and public action that ensures gender equality in-and-outside of the family…
16 Days of Activism: Address Violence against Women and Girls in the Arab Stets Region
Date: Sunday, 22 March 2020
On 8 December 2019, the League of Arab States (LAS), UN Women and UNFPA co-organized the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign event “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Violence against Women and Girls”. The event renewed a shared commitment and strong partnership to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) and support survivors of violence in the Arab States region.#16days #GenerationEquality #OrganetheWorld
Regional experts talk about the importance of ending violence against women and girls
Date: Sunday, 22 March 2020
On 8 December 2019, the League of Arab States (LAS), UN Women and UNFPA co-organized the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign event “Orange the World: Generation Equality Stands against Violence against Women and Girls”. The event renewed a shared commitment and strong partnership to prevent violence against women and girls (VAWG) and support survivors of violence in the Arab States region.#16days #GenerationEquality #OrangetheWorld
The Syrian Constitutional Committee: A Window of Opportunity for Women
Date: Sunday, 15 March 2020
Syrian women must be at the centre of building a just peace in Syria. The Constitutional Committee, where women represent over 28% of the members - the largest number in any peace negotiation in the Middle East – offers a real window of opportunity for Syrian women to contribute to efforts to bring peace back to their country. Zozan Alloush and Sabah Alhallak, members of the Syrian Women Advisory Board, discuss what women can bring to the Constitutional Committee and why it is important to…