July 01, 2021
Africa: Global Leaders Discuss Ambitious and Urgent Actions to Accelerate Progress On Women's Leadership At the Generation Equality Forum in Paris
At a high-level event on the second day of the landmark Generation Equality Forum in Paris, UN Women, in partnership with the Council of Women World Leaders, convened world leaders… Read more »
June 18, 2021
Africa: Which Generation Equality Hero Are You?
Feminism means many different things to many people but what every feminist has in common is a belief in, and commitment to, equality. Generation Equality is uniting feminists and… Read more »
June 14, 2021
Africa: Set Women At the Heart of Recovery Decisions and Processes
Statement by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka on the outcome of the summit of G7 nations. Read more »
May 25, 2021
Africa: Strengthening Police Responses to Gender-Based Violence Crucial in Lead Up to Generation Equality Forum in Paris
As the world prepares to meet for the Generation Equality Forum in Paris, key global influencers in law enforcement commit to promoting gender-responsive policing to help end… Read more »
January 15, 2021
Africa: Dismantling Barriers to Women's Participation in Peace Processes
Women's Peace and Humanitarian Fund launches new rapid financing tool Read more »
November 16, 2020
Africa: UN Women Executive Director Appeals to Governments Worldwide to Take Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, violence against women and girls, in particular domestic violence, has dramatically escalated around the world. Given the urgency, the… Read more »
November 09, 2020
Africa: International Women's Day 2021 Theme - 'Women in Leadership - Achieving an Equal Future in a Covid-19 World'
UN Women announces the theme for International Women's Day, 8 March 2021 (IWD 2021) as, "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world." Read more »
October 12, 2020
Africa: Calling for Nominations for the 2021 UN Public Service Awards
UN Women joins the United Nations in announcing the call for nominations for the 2021 United Nations Public Service Awards. Read more »
September 21, 2020
Africa: 'Women's Leadership and Decision-Making Has Never Been More Urgent'
At a global, virtual intergenerational event co-hosted by UN Women, the Government of Mexico and the Council of Women World Leaders, in collaboration with the Generation Equality… Read more »
September 14, 2020
Africa: Everything You Need to Know About Pushing for Equal Pay
Workers around the world look forward to payday. A paycheck may bring a sense of relief, satisfaction, or joy, but it can also represent an injustice-an expression of persistent… Read more »
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