The pandemic highlighted the immense challenges that women face in their health, safety and livelihoods. Many women, especially those in vulnerable communities, have lost a generation’s worth of economic gains. With the increase in gender-based violence and the reversal of decades of advancement for women in the workplace, we have reached an inflection point for gender equality. More
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This brief synthesizes evidence-based insights from the project to guide practitioners involved in migration advocacy and any future programming aiming to support WRO engagement in migration governance.
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The research proposes the first-ever gender-responsive ESG reporting framework adapted specifically for the Chinese banking sector. The findings establish a first-of-its-kind baseline, showing that while some banks have made initial progress, particularly in areas such as board gender diversity
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UN Women, in collaboration with Cartoon People, Bonhishikha – Unlearn Gender, and Maa Er Doa Studio, with support from the Government of Canada, organized “Cartoons for Equality,” an exhibition that used art and visual storytelling to address violence against women and girls in Bangladesh.
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WE RISE Together promotes women’s economic empowerment in Cambodia, Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Thailand and Viet Nam by leveraging procurement opportunities to expand market access for women-owned businesses and gender-responsive enterprises...
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The vision of the National Action Plan for Women, Peace and Security 2024-2027 is: “Gender equality is a key factor in preventing and resolving conflicts and threats to human security, leading to peace and sustainable development.”
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This research brief contextualizes and supports the implementation of resolutions and guidelines in Asia and the Pacific by examining gender equality, food security and nutrition through regional perspectives.
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The initiatives successfully piloted demonstrate that when care is valued and supported, it transforms systemic vulnerabilities into pathways for empowerment, positioning women as central agents of care, peacebuilding and resilience.
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Implemented by UN Women Indonesia from January 2023 to December 2025, the initiative bridges national policy and community practice to ensure that peacebuilding is inclusive, gender-responsive and locally grounded. The report captures project results and impacts through case studies and stories.
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This publication presents key facts and figures on technology-facilitated gender-based violence affecting women and girls, alongside practical actions individuals can take to promote safer and more respectful online spaces.
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The publication highlights women’s contributions to advancing gender equality and reflects on progress, challenges, and aspirations in implementing the Beijing Platform for Action.
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From predictive analytics that identify risks to chatbots that provide real-time support for survivors, can help build safer digital spaces.
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Each mural is more than art; it is a bold statement of women’s resilience, dignity, and contributions across diverse sectors. In a context where gender inequality persists, these public artworks serve as tools for advocacy, dialogue, and inspiration.
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The review serves as both an accountability tool and a call to action—underscoring the need for strengthened coordination, adequate resources, and meaningful participation of women, particularly from marginalised communities, in building sustainable peace.
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This brief summarizes key learnings from the Cross-Country Exchange and Learning on Violence against Women Prevention and the RESPECT Framework, held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 23 to 26 October 2023.
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Across the globe, women and girls are disproportionately vulnerable to the impacts of natural hazards and climate
change. This vulnerability is influenced by a range of factors, including gender inequalities, limited access to resources,
and socio-economic disparities that exacerbate the risks they face during and after disasters. Women are often the
primary caregivers and are more likely to be responsible for managing household resources, which can limit their
ability to prepare for or recover from climate-related events.
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This brief introduces the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agendas in simple, accessible language, highlighting their relevance to ASEAN and how both contribute to a more inclusive and resilient region.
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The study also aims to investigate the links between climate change and harmful practices, particularly ones that contribute to vulnerabilities in disaster events or climate crises that might increase GBV risks.
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The project aimed to identify the root causes of gender inequality and their intersection with vulnerability in the context of disasters, social conflict, and violent extremism.
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UN Women calls for renewed commitment to inclusive policies, social norm change, and stronger legal protections to ensure every woman and girl can live free from violence and discrimination.
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This assessment reviews 32 laws impacting women’s rights across family, employment, property, citizenship, and protection from gender-based violence. It identifies 19 laws for amendment, recommending, repealing the Guardians and Wards Act (1890).