Highlights
In Focus: 15th Anniversary — UN Women Asia and the Pacific Highlights
In 2025, UN Women, the youngest UN organization, proudly celebrates our 15th year. Today we are a global force, driving change in 109 countries, delivering for 4 billion women and girls, half of humanity. We are a global advocate, a trusted partner, and the United Nation's engine for women's rights and gender equality. ... more
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Japan and UN Women to forge partnerships for peace
Japan is a long-standing champion of the WPS agenda and partner of UN Women since the entity’s establishment. This latest cooperation aims to advance ... 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
Donate today to help protect women and their families affected by the Myanmar earthquake.
🔖 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
Social media
🌱 Climate action rooted in gender equality delivers better outcomes for all.
UN Women, with the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development, @dccethailand & King Prajadhipok’s Institute, convened 20+ agencies in 🇹🇭 to advance inclusive climate and disaster policies. pic.twitter.com/TzfGkYrRML— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) July 10, 2025
In 2024, experts met in Seoul to tackle one of the fastest-evolving forms of violence: tech-facilitated violence against women.
Our new brief captures key lessons from the conference:
➡️ https://t.co/PEJAKPjvHS
Supported by @mogef & @dfat pic.twitter.com/Fky13fYmLc— UN Women AsiaPacific (@unwomenasia) July 9, 2025
🔖 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
📸 Featured photo
This photo set showcases the inspiring efforts of women farmers in the Sundarbans who are reviving indigenous rice varieties to adapt to the challenges of climate change and environmental degradation. MORE PHOTOS
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Together, we have empowered countless women to shape decisions in their communities, access livelihoods, and break down barriers to equality, contributing directly to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and ensuring that no one is left behind. 💜 Learn more: nepal.unwomen.org
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. We deliver programmes, policies, and standards that uphold women's rights and ensure that every woman and girl live up to their full potential.