UN Women Asia and the Pacific Annual Report 2017-2018
As this annual report repeatedly demonstrates, UN Women is well positioned in the region to help link people and issues, and catalyse lasting results towards the globally agreed goal of achieving gender equality by 2030. Our triple mandate means we are a trusted advocate of internationally agreed norms, an effective implementer of innovative and transformative programmes, and a leader in mobilizing broader UN action on gender equality. More
- Gender equality and women’s empowerment (232)
- Ending violence against women and girls (187)
- Economic empowerment (143)
- Human rights (114)
- Migration (56)
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (52)
- Peace and security (45)
- Governance and national planning (45)
- Leadership and political participation (36)
- Humanitarian action (36)
- Disaster risk reduction (32)
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Gender Responsive Budgeting – Frequently-Asked Questions
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
This document provides information and Frequently-Asked Questions about Gender Responsive Budgeting (GRB) and how to apply GRB in budget processes in Viet Nam.
Tuesday, October 8, 2019
The Baseline Assessment Report - The Joint Program on Essential Services Package (ESP) for Women and Girls subject to Violence in Viet Nam was carried out to evaluate the knowledge and understandings of central and local governments as well as women and girls of the existing gender-based violence situations. Furthermore, the report identifies the factors for an enabling environment of ESP implementation and the gaps in current services (in the health, justice and police, social sectors and in the coordination mechanism and governance). It further helps identify needs, the existing capacity to meet those needs, unmet needs, and to establish goals and objectives for meeting the unmet needs.
I’m better than before but inside my heart lies so much pain
Monday, October 7, 2019
[Stories of Rohingya women seeking refuge in Cox’s Bazar] Since late August 2017, more than 715,000 Rohingya’s have fled Burma’s Rakhine State to escape the military’s large-scale campaign of ethnic cleansing. UN Women Bangladesh, through the development of this photo book, documents the resilience and transformation of Rohingya women in the crisis response in Cox’s Bazar, along with human interest stories that demonstrate strength, agency and leadership.
Updates from UN Women Cox’s Bazar | July – September 2019
Monday, October 7, 2019
In this edition, we look at UN Women’s activities related to a new Multi-purpose Women’s Centre, Rohingya women’s leadership, a human interest story on Bangladesh’s first ever woman assistant Camp-in-charge, regular updates from the sub-office and much more!
The National Police of Timor-Leste Gender Strategy 2018-2012
Monday, October 7, 2019
Developed by the National Police of Timor-Leste (PNTL) through a participatory process involving a wide range of stakeholders from within and outside of the PNTL Gender Cabinet, the National Police of Timor-Leste Gender-Strategy (2018-2020) complements the PNTL Strategy to support a professional, trustworthy and inclusive police force. The five-year Strategy, approved by the General Commander and launched on 16 August 2018, highlights the multiple challenges that Timorese women face in the...
Kiribati Police Service Domestic Violence and Sexual Offence Standing Orders and Procedures
Saturday, September 7, 2019
This publication has been produced by the Kiribati Police Service (KPS), Government of Kiribati in partnership with Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) and with technical support from the UN Women Fiji Multi-Country Office (MCO).
Saturday, September 7, 2019
The SAFENET standard operating procedures for referral and coordination of sexual and gender based violence services
Fiji National Service Delivery Protocol for Responding to Cases of Gender Based Violence
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Standard Operating Procedures for Interagency Response among Social Services, Police, Health and Legal/Justice providers
Women on the Outside: The female spouses of men incarcerated for terrorism in the Philippines
Thursday, September 5, 2019
The research found that common problems existed within the families, including psychosocial and socio-economic vulnerabilities, a lack of access to justice, and no gender-sensitive religious or other platforms for support. The research concludes that these issues must be addressed. Minimizing stigma toward the wives of men detained on terror-related charges and supporting them to prevent the radicalization of their children can limit their vulnerability to engaging in violent extremist activity themselves.
UN Women Timor Leste Quartery Newsletter | April—June2019
Friday, August 30, 2019
In this edition: (*) President of parliament makes a pledge to advance the rights of persons with disabilities (*) From policies to personal commitment: Ngo belun joins forces with un women in the struggle to end gender-based violence (*) Timor-leste’s nap 1325 steering committee submits progress report for the un secretary general’s report on women, peace and security (*) Planning for results and reaching for gender equality (*) Rural women sustaining timor-leste’s heritage. (*) and much more.