May 25, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Representative Alarmed by Sexual Violence Against Women and Girls
UN Special Representative, Pramila Patten, expressed her 'deep concern' on Thursday over increasing allegations of sexual violence against women and girls being carried out in… Read more »
May 22, 2023
Ghana: Peacekeeper Named UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year
A Ghanaian peacekeeper serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force in Abyei (UNISFA) will receive the 2022 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, it… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Africa: One Pregnant Woman or Newborn Dies Every 7 Seconds - New UN Report
Global progress in reducing the premature deaths of pregnant women, mothers and babies, has flatlined for eight years due to decreasing investments in maternal and newborn health,… Read more »
May 02, 2023
Africa: Imprisoned Iranian Women Journalists Receive UN Press Freedom Prize
Three imprisoned Iranian women journalists - whose reporting helped spark the revolution surrounding the death of Mahsa Amini in police custody - are the recipients of an award… Read more »
April 19, 2023
Africa: End 'Alarmist Narratives' on Population Growth and Recognise Women's Rights - UNFPA
Women’s bodies must not be held captive to government policies or “alarmist narratives” concerning population growth, the UN sexual and reproductive health agency… Read more »
April 13, 2023
Africa: Gender Inequalities in Food, Agriculture Cost World U.S.$1 Trillion - FAO
Levelling the playing field for women working in the food and agriculture sectors can bring growth and help feed millions, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said on… Read more »
March 30, 2023
Africa: Women in Peacekeeping - UN Fund Calls for New Ideas and Investment
The UN's Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF) launched a fresh call for funding proposals on Thursday, aimed at improving opportunities for uniformed women to serve in peacekeeping… Read more »
March 13, 2023
Africa: Digital Technology New Source of Discrimination Against Women - Guterres
During a dialogue with women civil society leaders in the UN General Assembly Hall on Monday, Secretary-General António Guterres heard about the critical need to make the… Read more »
March 11, 2023
Gambia: 'Every Other Young Girl You See Has Undergone Female Genital Mutilation'
Women in The Gambia face high levels of female genital mutilation (FGM), period poverty (an inability to afford menstrual hygiene products), and domestic violence. In an interview… Read more »
March 08, 2023
Africa: LDC5 Spotlights Contributions of Women and Girls in Tech, Despite Tough Odds and Persistent Barriers
The Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC5), under way in Doha, Qatar, joined the world in marking International Women's Day, celebrating the achievements of… Read more »
Africa: Cracking the Code to a Fairer Digital Future for Women
The inequalities faced by women in the real world are also prevalent online. On International Women's Day, celebrated on 8 March, the UN is raising awareness of these disparities,… Read more »
March 07, 2023
Africa: 'Radical Change of Direction' Needed in Women, Peace and Security Agenda
New goals and effective plans on women's involvement in peacebuilding are needed before it is too late, the head of the UN agency leading global efforts to achieve gender equality… Read more »
March 06, 2023
Africa: CSW - Advancing Women's Rights Since 1946
The annual UN Commission for the Status of Women (CSW) meets in March each year to address the widespread inequalities, violence and discrimination women continue to face, all… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Africa: For First Time, Women Represented in All Parliaments of the World
For the first time ever, there are women MPs in every single country on Earth, the Interparliamentary Union, IPU, said on Friday. Read more »
February 23, 2023
Africa: Every Two Minutes, a Woman Dies During Pregnancy or Childbirth
Maternal health setbacks in many parts of the world have contributed to the worrying finding that a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth around every two minutes, UN agencies… Read more »
February 22, 2023
Somalia: UN Official Underlines Need to Advance Women's Participation in Public Life
Despite many challenges, Somalia has made significant progress in advancing key national priorities, but enhancing women's political participation remains critical, UN Deputy… Read more »
February 14, 2023
Africa: Equality Drive Launched By African Women Leaders At Landmark Conference
Women leaders called for swift, concerted action to advance gender rights at the first International Conference on Women's Transformational Leadership, in Juba, South Sudan on… Read more »
February 10, 2023
Africa: 'More Women and Girls in Science Equals Better Science', UN Chief Declares
Gender bias in science has resulted in drug tests that treat the female body as an aberration, and search algorithms that perpetuate discrimination, but the solution is simple:… Read more »
February 07, 2023
Zambia: New Grant Gives Boost to Women Peacekeepers
Zambia's police force will get nearly $1 million to boost women's participation in global peace operations, a UN Women-hosted trust fund announced on Tuesday. Read more »
February 06, 2023
Africa: Around 4.2 Million Girls At Risk of Female Genital Mutilation - UN Chief
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM, is an "abhorrent violation of fundamental human rights" said the UN Secretary-General on Monday, marking the International Day of Zero Tolerance… Read more »
January 25, 2023
Africa: 'Equal Rights Cannot Wait' On International Day of Women in Multilateralism
The head of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) on Wednesday underlined the need to achieve gender equality globally and fight hate speech,… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Africa: 2022 Year in Review - Celebrating Women Fighting for Their Rights
In the last of our Year In Review features, we honour the work of activists helping to protect women's rights, which once again, came under attack in many countries throughout… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Mali: Grant to UN Mission Boosts Inclusivity for Women in Peacekeeping
A $1.5 million grant to the UN's peacekeeping mission in Mali, MINUSMA, announced on Tuesday, is designed to enable a more inclusive environment for women blue helmets serving in… Read more »
December 13, 2022
Africa: UNFPA Appeals for U.S.$1.2 Billion to Support Crisis-Affected Women and Girls
Amid rising humanitarian needs worldwide, the UN's sexual and reproductive health agency, UNFPA, on Tuesday launched a $1.2 billion appeal to support 66 million women, girls and… Read more »
December 12, 2022
Africa: Gender Parity is the Only Path to Gender Equality - Guterres
Gender equality remains essentially, a question of power, said the UN chief on Monday, but to change the culture of male-domination and bring balance, we need equality in terms of… Read more »