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In Focus: 16 Days of Activism 2025
Every year, from 25 November to 10 December, the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence unites governments, civil society, young people and communities across the world to call for an end to violence against women and girls. In Asia and the Pacific, where digital access is rapidly expanding, this year’s theme: UNiTE to End Digital Violence against All Women and Girls, is a reminder that technology is reshaping both the risks and opportunities for gender ... more
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In Focus: UN Women and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2025
Guided by UN Women’s corporate strategy on the empowerment of women and girls with disabilities and by the UN Disability Inclusion Strategy (UNDIS), UN Women works with women and girls with disabilities to strengthen recognition of their rights, dismantle barriers ... more
A Safe Journey with Her to End Digital Violence
The Embassies of Belgium, Luxembourg and the Netherlands together with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Ministry of Social Development and Human Security (MSDHS), UN Women and UNFPA, invite families, students and community members to join A Safe Journey with Her to End Digital Violence on Sunday, 30 November 2025, at Benjakitti Park, Bangkok ... more
Helpline operators in Cambodia step up support for women migrant workers
“Women migrant workers face a lot of difficulty. So, the least we can do is give them information on how to contact someone and help meet emergency safety needs ... more
At least 17,400 women killed by partners or family members in Asia in 2024
According to new regional findings released today by UN Women and UNODC. While this figure is slightly lower than last year’s estimate, experts warn that the decrease is not significant and may reflect persistent gaps in national ... more
16 Days of Activism: UNiTE to End Violence Against Women and Girls
As the world marks the 16 Days of Activism, the United Nations in Afghanistan calls for renewed solidarity with Afghan women and increased investment in concrete support. The number of Afghan women and girls at heightened risk of violence has increased by 40 per cent in the past two years, with 14.2 million women now ... more
🔖 Statements
Afghan women have not given up, nor can we – We must not look away
Monday, 23 June 2025 | UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIMA BAHOUS
Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review
Thursday, 19 November 2024 | UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIMA BAHOUS
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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Christine Arab, Regional Director
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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Hundreds of Thai and international families, students and supporters gathered in Benjakitti Park and at the Thai–Belgian Bridge for “A Safe Journey With Her to End Digital Violence”, a family ride and picnic organised as part of the UNiTE 16 Days of Activism.
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Actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu joins UN Women India for the 16 Days of Activism
Prabhu, 37, known for acclaimed performances in Tamil and Telugu films and the Indian TV Series, The Family Man, commands over 37 million social media followers joins UN Women India for the 16 Days of Activism, with a focus on ending digital violence against women and girls ... more
Ketheeswary’s journey: Standing strong, leading forward
People looked at me with doubt. They assumed I couldn’t succeed on my own. After some time, I started believing them ... more