Would you rather be alone in the woods with 👨a man or 🐻a bear? This question has sparked a discussion about women's safety with most women opting for a bear. Our Chief of Ending Violence against Women and Girls, Kalliopi Mingeirou, explains. #NoExcuse
UN Women
International Affairs
New York, NEW YORK 1,416,243 followers
The UN entity for gender equality & the empowerment of women & girls.
About us
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. #CSW67 #IWD2023 #PowerOn UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. It stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: increasing women’s leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality.
- Website
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http://unwomen.org
External link for UN Women
- Industry
- International Affairs
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, NEW YORK
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2010
- Specialties
- Leadership and participation, Ending violence against women and girls, Economic empowerment, Peace and security, and National planning and budgeting
Locations
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Primary
220 East 42nd Street
New York, NEW YORK 10017, US
Employees at UN Women
Updates
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Care work is central to thriving societies and economies. The UN has published its first-ever Care Economy Policy Guidance. It focuses on how to transform care systems to achieve #GenderEquality and the SDGs. 👇 Check the 'Transforming Care Systems' policy paper: https://lnkd.in/gnk_9Zhp
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Today is #MandelaDay! We remember Nelson Mandela as a brave women's rights advocate, whose efforts to bring freedom and justice to women and girls remain an inspiration for us all. His legacy lives on.
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300,000 women and girls in #Haiti are displaced. ❌They face UNPRECEDENTED levels of insecurity and brutality at the hands of gangs ❌They face rape and violence in camps ❌They lack basic safety and health services See our new Rapid Gender Assessment: https://lnkd.in/dgXJnkrz
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Women shoulder a heavy burden when it comes to unpaid domestic and care work. They spend 2.5 more hours on unpaid domestic and care work than men. Data also shows that gender parity in managerial roles has progressed minimally. 👉Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gjAiVvMQ #SDGreport #GlobalGoals
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We commend the decision to uphold the ban on Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in the Gambia. The vote reaffirms the commitment to human rights, gender equality, and protecting the health and well-being of girls and women. See our joint statement: https://lnkd.in/dP8hKh5v #EndFGM
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Skills create opportunities ♻️ This #YouthSkillsDay, join us in supporting youth with the #SkillsRightNow that unlock their potential. By investing in youth skills we: ✔️ Transform futures for youth ✔️ Shape a better tomorrow for all Share if you agree!
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Nobody should be discriminated against based on their sexual and gender identity. ✊ Everyone is equal. ✊ Everyone's rights should be protected. Are you with us? #NonBinaryDay
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Climate change is driving more conflict across the world. As a result, women and girls face increased vulnerabilities to all forms of gender-based violence, including: 😔 Conflict-related sexual violence 😔 Human trafficking 😔 Child marriage Learn about the connection between climate change and gender inequality: https://lnkd.in/dEzhZJ3a #ClimateAction
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🎉🎈Happy Birthday, Malala! Thank you for inspiring women and girls around the world to be brave and speak up for their rights. #MalalaDay