UN Women Asia and the Pacific
16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Asia and the Pacific
This year’s campaign we are calling upon all networks to step up and support different prevention strategies to stop violence from occurring in the first place. Learn more
UN Women Asia-Pacific at COP 28
At COP 28 and throughout its programming, UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific works to integrate gender equality and a Leave No One Behind approach into the design, funding, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programmes... Learn more
India: #AbKoiBahanaNahi
This #16Days campaign by UN Women India and partners is calling on all stakeholders to take a pledge to end violence against women and girls and join a photo competition on safe spaces. Learn more
Launch of the 2nd Edition of the Youth Guide to End Online Gender-based Violence
Are you ready to join the digital revolution for equality? In line with UNiTE’s 16 Days of Activism to End Gender-based Violence campaign, the youth leaders of today believe this toolkit is an investment to prevent violence... Learn more
🌐 Highlights
In Focus: 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence in Asia and the Pacific

This year’s campaign we are calling upon all networks to step up and support different prevention strategies to stop violence from occurring in the first place. more

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In Focus: UN Women Asia-Pacific at COP 28

At COP 28 and throughout its programming, UN Women Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific works to integrate gender equality and a Leave No One Behind approach into the design, funding, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of policies and programmes on climate change mitigation and adaptation. more

Events at COP 28

UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) side event: What’s your peace?

3 December 2023 | WATCH the live stream [here]


UN Climate Change Conference (COP 28) side event: Price for Peace?

4 December 2023 | Register/join the event [here]

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A guide to UN Security Resolution 1325 and the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Myanmar

On 31 October 2023, humanitarian, development, and human rights organizations around the world will commemorate the 23rd anniversary of Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. But what is it? And how is it relevant to the multiple crises impacting millions of women and girls in Myanmar? ... more in | English | မြန်မာ

Military officials and diplomats from around the world gather in the Republic of Korea to support women’s participation in peace operations

The event brought together high and middle ranking military officials, diplomats, and UN staff, affirming the critical importance of the women, peace, and security agenda and promotion of gender equality in UN peacekeeping operations ... more

UN in Bangladesh visit to Khulna and Barisal highlights the need to accelerate gender equality

A recent visit of the UN country team to Khulna and Barisal divisions in south-central Bangladesh has explored the challenges women face in the areas and highlighted the necessity to advance efforts in addressing gender inequality and women's empowerment ... more

🔖 Statements
Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown
Time to get serious about ending violence, allocating serious resources

Wednesday, 22 November 2023 | UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIMA BAHOUS


UN Women Statement on the Situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory | عربي

Friday, 13 October 2023 | UN Women Statement


The women’s rights crisis: Listen to, invest in, include, and support Afghan women

27 SEPTEMBER 2023 | UN WOMEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIMA BAHOUS


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📢 Announcement

New Regional Director, Alia El-YASSIR

Alia El-Yassir was appointed as the new Regional Director for UN Women Asia and the Pacific as well as UN Women Representative to the Kingdom of Thailand in September 2023. Previously, she served as UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia and UN Women Representative to the Republic of Türkiye (2018-2023).

She has been working on gender equality and women’s empowerment within the United Nations system since the Fourth World Conference ... Full bio

Featured publication

Infographic: UN Women’s Response to Herat Earthquake

This infographic gives an overview of UN Women and its partners' response to the earthquake's impact on women and girls in Herat province in Western Afghanistan ... Read more

📸 Featured photo
Photo: UN Women/M R Hasan

A huge percentage of women in Bangladesh are a victim of domestic violence. Many of them never disclose their stories and seek help. Domestic violence has made women more vulnerable. Other abuses such as sexual violence and abuse are rapidly increasing in greater numbers across Bangladesh.


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