What is the state of women's rights in Afghanistan today? Explore the data, frequently asked questions, and what the world ...

Remarks by Salvator Nkurunziza, UN Women Representative in Sudan, speaking at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, from Port ...

This International Youth Day, meet young changemakers from Brazil to South Africa driving local action for climate justice, gender equality, disability inclusion, and sustainable economic development.

UN Women estimates that more than 28,000 women and girls have been killed in Gaza since the beginning of the war in October 2023 – that is one woman and one girl on average killed every hour in ...

Jordan sets historic record for women in politics: legal reforms and leadership training drive change A new generation of Jordanian women are participating in politics – backed by grassroots advocacy ...

As Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens with escalating famine and conflict, women and girls are bearing the brunt. A new report, "Gender Snapshot: Women, Food Insecurity, and Famine Risk in Sudan", ...

This handbook is aimed at sports practitioners and policy makers wishing to address violence against women and girls (VAWG) in sport. The handbook intends to facilitate informed and constructive ...

Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and sanitation facilities to manage their menstrual health and hygiene. Periods make them miss school, work ...

This booklet introduces the 10 Gender Equality Accelerators, through which UN Women addresses the need for strategic, context-specific action. By collaborating with allies and leveraging expertise, ...

Afghan women and girls face increased risks of poverty, early marriage, harassment and exploitation amid a surge in returns to the country ...