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Myanmar Earthquake 2025: What it means for women and girls

Women and girls, already vulnerable due to ongoing conflict and economic instability, face heightened risks and unique challenges in the aftermath ... Learn more

Statement by the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator a.i. for Myanmar

Amid alarming humanitarian crises, devastating earthquake hits Myanmar ... Learn more

A Myanmar migrant worker harvests sugar cane, in Mae Sot, Tak province.

Women on the move: FAQs on migration and gender

Learn about the unique challenges that migrant women and girls face and how these differ to those men experience, from limited access to information and services to risks like trafficking, exploitation and violence. Learn more

For ALL Women and Girls

Pritha Chatterjee wants “a world free of violence”. Pritha from Breakthrough talks about the importance of supporting feminist organizations and working with young people to change social norms. Learn more

Highlights

In Focus: International Mother Earth Day 2025

The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 22 April as International Mother Earth Day through a resolution adopted in 2009. more

In Focus: Myanmar Earthquake 2025

A strong earthquake of 7.7 M at a depth of 10 km struck Sagaing Region, central Myanmar, on 28 March at 12.50 local time. Sagaing hosts 1.3 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), a third of Myanmar's total. USGS PAGER estimates that up to 7,000 people faced violent shaking, while up to 10,190,000 experienced strong and very strong shaking ... more

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Infographics: Myanmar Earthquake: Gender Snapshot (As of 11 April 2025) | PDF (0.6 MB) | new
Gender-impact flash update: Myanmar Earthquake #2 (As of 11 April 2025) | PDF (3.2 MB) | new
Explainer: Myanmar Earthquake 2025: What it means for women and girls
Gender-impact flash update: Myanmar Earthquake #1

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International Women’s Day 2025 – For ALL Women and Girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.

This year’s theme calls for action that can unlock equal rights, power and opportunities for all and a feminist future where no one is left behind. more

See Also:

In person registration: The Regional Commemoration on 6 March 2025
Deadline extended: 5 March 2025 at 11 AM.
In Focus: Beijing+30 in Asia Pacific and International Women's Day 2025
video highlights (including CSO and Youth Forums) on Youtube/unwomenasiapacific
Photo albums on Flickr/unwomenasiapacific

🔖 Statements

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

@UNWomenAsia

📊Over the past three days, 24 data producers and users from #AsiaPacific gathered for a workshop on gender, environment and climate change statistics.

Participants collaborated to improve data collection and use, ensuring policies reflect the diverse realities of women and men. pic.twitter.com/QOZ7galbmo
— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) May 9, 2025

As climate change intensifies, extreme heat is disproportionately impacting women and marginalized groups.
In Southeast Asia, @UNEP, @unwomenasia & @aseanenergy are partnering to drive inclusive and sustainable cooling solutions.
Learn more: https://t.co/KFelTNjE3q @ActOnCooling pic.twitter.com/LWZ66b0en1
— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) May 8, 2025

“I had limited opportunities,” says Sanjana, who's from an indigenous community in #Nepal.

Now she’s helping young women take #ClimateAction.

This #EarthDay, let her story inspire you and see why gender equality is key to climate justice: https://t.co/OFywgbeZT4 pic.twitter.com/jGgbTFtTYI
— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) May 6, 2025

Cara Gleeson, Director of Our Watch Institute, shares why preventing gender-based violence takes generational change, not quick fixes.
Read her insights from the #APFSD side event, co-organized by @UN_Women, @UNFPA & @UNESCAP, with support from @dfat
➡️ https://t.co/2K8zAFBLx2 pic.twitter.com/fPbEjrDDEs
— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) May 5, 2025

The voice & courage of women journalists is essential to the fight for human rights & ending violence against women✊

Read the personal journals of ten women journalists from #AsiaPacific on writing for #Justice4Women, #Justice4All➡️https://t.co/RNqM4Dkvww #WorldPressFreedomDay pic.twitter.com/QhKx2IKyD9
— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) May 3, 2025

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

📸 Featured photo

Photo: UNICEF/UNI771797/UNICEF

A multistorey building in Mandalay lies flattened following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck on 28 March 2025. Electricity lines and poles have toppled onto the debris-strewn road.

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#TheOrangeTeam | Lover | Official MV

Vietnamese — “Lover” was awarded the first prize at the first "Poetry and Song Writing Contest" organized by UN Women in Vietnam in 2023, as part of the Joint Programme "Elimination of Violence against Women and Children in Vietnam 2021-2025" supported by the Australian government.

Explainer

What is UN Women?

English with subtitle — UN Women is the global champion for gender equality. As the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and women empowerment, UN Women was established to accelerate progress in meeting their needs worldwide. We deliver programmes, policies, and standards that uphold women's rights and ensure that every woman and girl live up to their full potential.