We are the global champion for gender equality.
UN Women is the UN organization delivering programmes, policies and standards that uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential.
Highlights
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In focusTwo years of war in Sudan: The world’s worst humanitarian crisis for women and girlsTwo years of war in Sudan: The world’s worst humanitarian crisis for women and girls
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ExplainerThe impact of Sudan’s war on women, two years onThe impact of Sudan’s war on women, two years on
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ExplainerMyanmar Earthquake 2025: What it means for women and girlsMyanmar Earthquake 2025: What it means for women and girls
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Press releaseTwo years of relentless conflict in Sudan have triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis for 6 million displaced women and girlsTwo years of relentless conflict in Sudan have triggered the world’s worst humanitarian crisis for 6 million displaced women and girls
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InterviewFor All Women and Girls: Pendo Vestine on closing the gender gap for girls in techFor All Women and Girls: Pendo Vestine on closing the gender gap for girls in tech
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ExplainerMake 2025 count for feminism: What you can do right nowMake 2025 count for feminism: What you can do right now
We focus on issues that unlock progress on gender equality.
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Leadership and political participationLeadership and political participation
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Economic empowermentEconomic empowerment
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Ending violence against womenEnding violence against women
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Peace and securityPeace and security
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Humanitarian actionHumanitarian action
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Governance and national planningGovernance and national planning
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Youth and gender equalityYouth
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Women and girls with disabilitiesWomen and girls with disabilities
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Sustainable developmentSustainable development
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HIV and AIDSHIV and AIDS
Our impact in numbers
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571,000
women and girls received lifesaving humanitarian support.
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101,000
women’s organizations supported to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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98,700
gender-based violence survivors accessed justice and recovery services.
Please donate today to protect and support women and their families in the Gaza crisis
UN Women has been supporting Palestinian women since 1997 to achieve their social, economic, and political rights. We remain present on the ground to provide support and assistance and will do so for as long as it takes.
