Highlights
“Digital sheroes” in Indonesia
Forty-five women have learned web design using artificial intelligence (AI) in a training UN Women and a tech company, Alterra Academy jointly gave to try to bridge the wide gender gap in digital skills in Indonesia ... more
The gendered impacts of Myanmar’s devastating floods
Since 9 September 2024, monsoon rains and Typhoon Yagi have impacted 70 townships in Myanmar, affecting over 1 million people, mostly women and girls, and resulting in over 360 fatalities... more
UN Women to Advocate for Gender Equality at Global Commonwealth Event
This collaboration strengthens the visibility of women's roles in shaping the Pacific's future. The UN Women Fiji MCO Representative, Delphine Serumaga says at the forum ... more
Safeguarding digital spaces in Indian/South Asian politics
"As a youth advocate for gender equality in South Asian politics, I've witnessed first-hand the transformative power of technology in amplifying women's voices ..." says Akhil Neelam, Co-Founder of Centre for Gender And Politics ... more
Thai government and civil society representatives enhance their skills in responding to violence against women, including migrant workers
UN Women held two workshops to enhance coordinated response mechanisms for violence against women and girls, particularly focusing on women migrant workers ... more
🔖 Statements
We must step forward – The situation is not hopeless, and we are not helpless
Wednesday, 18 September 2024 | UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIMA BAHOUS
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🔖 Update!
Christine Arab, Regional Director
We’re glad to introduce Christine Arab, our new Regional Director for UN Women in Asia and the Pacific.
Christine Arab has dedicated over 25 years to advancing gender equality and women’s human rights within the UN System, working across Asia, the Pacific, the Arab States, the Caribbean, the Balkans and the Southern ... more
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Karen Davila, UN Women National Goodwill Ambassador for the Philippines during a visit to UN Women’s Executive Director, Sima Bahous, in New York on 27 October 2023.
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