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WEBUN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.
What does gender equality look like today? - UN Women
WEBOct 6, 2021 · A new global analysis of progress on gender equality and women’s rights shows women and girls remain disproportionately affected by the socioeconomic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling with disproportionately high job and livelihood losses, education disruptions and increased burdens of unpaid care work. Women’s health services, poorly funded even before the pandemic, faced ...
FAQs: Types of violence against women and girls
WEBViolence against women and girls is one of the world’s most prevalent human rights violations, taking place every day, many times over, in every corner of the globe. It has serious short- and long-term physical, economic and psychological consequences on women and girls, preventing their full and equal participation in society.
Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation
WEBJun 12, 2024 · Only 26.9 per cent of parliamentarians in single or lower houses are women, up from 11 per cent in 1995 .; Only six countries have 50 per cent or more women in parliament in single or lower houses: Rwanda (61 per cent), Cuba (56 per cent), Nicaragua (54 per cent), Andorra (50 per cent), Mexico (50 per cent), New Zealand (50 per cent), and the United Arab Emirates (50 per cent) .
Take action: 10 ways you can help end violence against women
WEBDec 7, 2023 · Here are ten ways you can make a difference, safely and effectively. The article includes links to useful resources and helplines should you be worried about a woman or girl's safety. 1. Listen to and believe survivors. When a woman shares her story of violence, she takes the first step to breaking the cycle of abuse.
What we do: Ending violence against women - Headquarters
WEBViolence against women and girls is a human rights violation, and the immediate and long-term physical, sexual, and mental consequences for women and girls can be devastating, including death. Violence negatively affects women’s general well-being and prevents women from fully participating in society.
Sixteen defining moments for gender equality in 2021
WEBDec 22, 2021 · As 2021 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the major moments for gender equality and women’s rights from the past 12 months. From women at the forefront of the ongoing fight against COVID-19, to new laws to support survivors of gender-based violence, from women in the highest political offices to eliminating gender stereotypes in advertising, join us in celebrating some ...
Gender-inclusive language guidelines (English) - UN Women
WEBGender-inclusive language guidelines (English) - UN Women
Statement: Reproductive rights are women’s rights and human rights
WEBJun 24, 2022 · Statement: Reproductive rights are women’s rights and human rights. Reproductive rights are integral to women’s rights, a fact that is upheld by international agreements and reflected in law in different parts of the world. To be able to exercise their human rights and make essential decisions, women need to be able to decide freely and ...
Commission on the Status of Women | UN Women – Headquarters
WEBA functional commission of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), it was established by ECOSOC resolution 11 (II) of 21 June 1946. The CSW is instrumental in promoting women’s and girls' rights, documenting the reality of their lives throughout the world, and shaping global standards on gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.
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