Regional experts talk about the importance of ending violence against women and girls

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

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Managing Parents’ Psychological Distress (Short version)

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

The video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It includes tips and recommendations on how parents/caregivers can cope with stress, tension, and anxiety arising from the challenges and difficulties of trauma. This video was developed based on the identified-needs of caregivers/parents affected by the August 4, 2020, Beirut Port Explosion. The video includes…

Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Long

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides general information on the core concepts and types of GBV and their root causes, with a highlight on how GBV is the result of power dynamics and is reinforced by adopted gender-norms and beliefs. It also includes an overview of Law 293 on the “Protection of women and all family members from domestic…

Gender-based Violence (Short)

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides general information on the core concepts and types of GBV and their root causes, with a highlight on how GBV is the result of power dynamics and is reinforced by adopted gender-norms and beliefs. It also includes an overview of Law 293 on the “Protection of women and all family members from domestic…

Mental health

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

The video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It explains the definition of stress and its physical and psychological consequences and effects. The video was developed in response to the increased prevalence of psychosocial and mental health needs of host and refugee community members post August 4, Beirut explosion. The video provides guidance on how to…

Digital safety

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Digital Safety: This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides caregivers tips on how to ensure digital safety for children and adolescents. With the COVID-19 pandemic, many interventions – including educational activities and schooling – have resorted to online modalities. The video highlights best practices for caregivers during an increased…

Effective Communication with Children ​(Long)

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

Effective Communication with Children: This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides caregivers tips and guidance on how to use effective communication techniques when supporting children in times of stress. This video was developed under the UN Women project “We Can Together- Time for Real Change” implemented by CARE International in…

Effective Communication with Children (Short)

Date: Wednesday, 17 March 2021

This video is part of a series prepared to support families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and other stressful circumstances, including the Beirut Port Explosion (August 4, 2020). It provides caregivers tips and guidance on how to use effective communication techniques when supporting children in times of stress. This video was developed under the UN Women project “We Can Together- Time for Real Change” implemented by CARE International in partnership with ABAAD and funded by the…

Dr. Lara Abu Ghazaleh on non-traditional careers for women in Jordan

Date: Monday, 8 March 2021

This is part of a series of profiles of pioneering women in Jordan developed by Madrasati and UN Women to inspire younger generations in support of Jordan’s National Action Plan on UNSCR 1325 on Women, Peace and Security, generously funded by the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain, and United Kingdom.

UN Women Community Mediation Networks in South Lebanon

Date: Thursday, 25 February 2021

Faten, a Lebanese university teacher and Amal, a Palestinian refugee, are members of an UN-Women hosted community mediation network in South Lebanon, an activity organized in collaboration with the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). Since May 2019, with the support of the Rebecca Dykes Foundation, and in partnership with the Centre for Professional Mediation at the University of Saint Joseph (CPM-USJ), UN Women has trained more than 100 women on…

UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Centre in Jordan

Date: Monday, 22 February 2021

Aniesa highlights her experience during her enrollment within the home-maintenance under the UN Women incentive-based volunteerism programme in the Oasis Center for Resilience and Empowerment of women and Girls’ the Taibeh Center in Karak, in Jordan. UN Women has now expanded the Oasis empowerment model to eight pilot centers launched in early 2019 in partnership with the Ministry of Social Development, to support vulnerable Jordanian communities.

#GenerationEquality: HRH Princess Basma bint Talal meets young volunteer Ranin Shaqldi

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador, meets Ranin Shaqildi, a young advocate and HeForShe volunteer, as they look back on the progress made on women’s rights and gender equality on the occasion of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women and adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

Raising awareness on gender-based violence under the JONAP

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

UN Women and the Jordanian National Commission for Women continues to ensure the availability of psychological, social, legal and medical services under Jordan's National Action Plan on UN Security Council resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security with the generous support of the Governments of Canada, Finland, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom #JONAP.

The Bayti Community Initiative on domestic violence

Date: Wednesday, 30 December 2020

Under Jordan 2250 Coalition on Youth, Peace and Security, UN Women supports the Bayti Community Initiative to raise awareness on domestic violence and galvanize youth activities during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence.

UN Women 10th Anniversary - العيد العاشر لهيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة

Date: Monday, 21 December 2020

UN Women Representative in Iraq and Yemen, Dina Zorba, speaks on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of UN Women.

ممثلة هيئة الأمم المتحدة للمرأة في العراق واليمن، دينا زوربا، تتحدث بمناسبة العيد العاشر للهيئة

National Bank of Kuwait lights up in Orange in support of the 16 Days of Activism to end GBV

Date: Monday, 14 December 2020

In support of “Orange Kuwait”, the National Bank of Kuwait has been lit in the colour orange to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

Soroptimist Kuwait joins UN Women in marking the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence

Date: Saturday, 12 December 2020

In compliance with the United Nations Secretary-General’s Campaign UNiTE to End Violence against Women which has proclaimed the 25th of each and every month as “Orange Day,” a day to raise awareness of and take action to end violence against women and girls. In continuity to these global efforts, Soroptimist Kuwait launched the Orange Kuwait Campaign, which is a local initiative to raise awareness about the cause through various projects and advocacy events throughout the year.

The Scientific Center of 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”, The Scientific Center has been lit in the colour orange starting November 25th to mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence.

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…