Stories
UN Women conducts pilot training for women in humanitarian fields
Monday, July 2, 2018
Research has shown that women are at risk in both private and public spaces, neighborhoods, communities and large cities. There is a myriad of challenges that women are faced with not only in everyday work but also when going to the field, especially when undertaking various assignments at different work environments and offices.
UN Women Africa Regional Office conducts its first training for senior drivers
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
The area of Diplomatic Etiquette and Protocol can at times be difficult to understand without specialized background professional knowledge and experience. As part of their day to day work, senior drivers of UN Women are required to display high levels of professionalism which requires an in-depth understanding of the various layers of Protocol and Etiquette.
Peacekeeping Training For Female Officers Extols Role Played by Women in the Military
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
The second UN peacekeeping training for female military officers, convened by UN Women in collaboration with the South African government, concluded after two busy weeks on Friday, September 18th. Held at the South African Army School’s Peace Mission Training Centre in Pretoria, the training was attended by 40 female officers from 26 countries around the world.
“I bought a mattress and health insurance” – rural Rwandan farmer
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Through Farmer Field Schools, more than 350 Rwandan farmers have learned about nutrition, modern agricultural techniques and business skills while creating cooperatives and pooling savings.
Coca-Cola South Africa and UN Women partner to economically empower women
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Coca-Cola South Africa and UN Women today announced a partnership of a newly launched programme to promote the advancement and economic empowerment of women.