Highlights
25 years of Women, Peace and Security: Take the UN Women quiz
Take the anniversary quiz to test your knowledge and discover the progress, challenges and some inspiring voices in Asia and the Pacific shaping women's role in peace processes and security efforts today. Take the quiz
In Focus: 25 years of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Asia and the Pacific in 2025
The participation and leadership of women – including young women – in conflict prevention, conflict resolution, peacebuilding and recovery is not only an essential element of sustaining peace, but also a proven approach for longer-term peace outcomes... more
See Also:
National Action Plans: Women, Peace and Security
National action plans (NAPs) are practical documents that detail the actions a government is taking to meet its obligations under the ten UN Security Council Women, Peace and Security (WPS) resolutions and other internationally agreed-upon resolutions... more
Advancing gender equality and cybersecurity for peace in Timor-Leste
In Timor-Leste, growing digital connectivity presents immense opportunities, with the planned installation of a submarine fiber optic cable and the recent adoption of the national “Timor Digital 2032” strategy to support more inclusive economic development and public service delivery ... 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
🔖 Update!
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
📸 Featured photo
Artiwara Kongmalai (Toon Bodyslam), a renowned Thai rock music singer and lead vocalist of the popular band Bodyslam, was seen at the UN Thailand SX2025 booth at QSNCC, Bangkok, 26 September 2025. Toon Bodyslam is not only admired for his music but also for his involvement in various charitable activities throughout Thailand. MORE PHOTOS
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Explainer
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.