Highlights
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Women and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
With the new global 2030 roadmap and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) approved by UN Member States, we take a look at how women are affected by each of the 17 proposed goals, as well as how women and girls can achieve them. More
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COVID-19: emerging gender data
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing untold human suffering and is likely to heighten gender-based inequalities around the world. UN Women is working with partners to bridge the gender data gap and deliver a more accurate picture of the gender dimension to the response so that it can be more effective for women and girls. For gender-related data on COVID-19 visit this page. More
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Infographic: The shadow pandemic - violence against women and girls and COVID-19
In times of crisis, violence against women and girls is likely to increase as security, health, and money worries heighten tensions and strains are accentuated by cramped and confined living conditions. More
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Twelve small actions with big impact for Generation Equality
The way we talk, think, and act every day can create a ripple effect that benefits everyone. As we usher in the new decade and take stock of global progress on women’s rights, join us as Generation Equality, in getting to gender equality through these simple everyday actions. More
Latest news
- UN Women to hold a policy dialogue to assess progress on gender equality and women's empowerment
- Women take a lead to fight GBV during COVID-19 in Tanzania
- UN Women supporting National Efforts of the Transitional Government in Sudan
- In the Words of Tricia Njobvuyalema: ‘It was like a light bulb had been switched on because I saw an opportunity to welcome a new product in my tailoring portfolio’
- UN Women helps women-led businesses to recover from effects of COVID-19 in Arusha
Violence against women and girls: the shadow pandemic
With 90 countries in lockdown and four billion people sheltering at home from the global contagion of COVID-19, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka highlights another deadly danger growing in the shadows: violence against women and girls. More
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UN Women COVID-19 Response - Cameroon
As part of the COIVID-19 Response UN Women supports Religious Leaders, Women and Youth Groups - Cameroon
Women on the frontlines of COVID-19
During crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, women make essential contributions as leaders and frontline responders. Millions of women in the health and social sector work tirelessly every day to care for all of us. Today, we thank you.