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 (298)
- Ending violence against women and girls (223)
- Economic empowerment (169)
- Human rights (116)
- Peace and security (71)
- COVID-19 (68)
- Migration (64)
- Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) (52)
- Humanitarian action (51)
- Governance and national planning (47)
- Leadership and political participation (43)
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Tuesday, August 25, 2020
In the first six months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the disproportionate impact on women and girls has been severe across the region. As previously highlighted in a regional analysis, the pandemic has particularly affected women and girls by exacerbating burdens of unpaid care work, increasing risks of gender-based violence (GBV), impacting livelihoods of women disproportionately especially in the informal sector, and reducing access to sexual and reproductive health.
Gap Analysis of Legislation Related to Ending Violence Against Women (EVAW)
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
This report documents lacunas in the existing legal framework and implementation process over the years. The thorough analysis that underpins this critically reflective document also subsumes the perspectives of the provincial public functionaries and stakeholders.
Monday, August 17, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbates power dynamics and makes communities more vulnerable to violence. To advocate for the protection of the vulnerable groups against the risks of sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA) in the current context, the Gender Equality Update 21 highlights emerging issues on PSEA raised by INGOs, NGOs and civil society organisations during the Gender in Humanitarian Action Task Team meeting on June 25, and provides resources for organisations wanting to strengthen their prevention and reporting mechanisms.
The Philippines and COVID-19: Impact on the private sector
Friday, August 14, 2020
The aim of this report is to provide insights for employers concerning the immediate impact of the crisis on the private sector. These findings will assist employers looking to better support their workforce during the next stage of the crisis period.
Indonesia and COVID-19: Impact on the private sector
Friday, August 14, 2020
The aim of this report is to provide insights for employers concerning the immediate impact of the crisis on the private sector. These findings will assist employers looking to better support their workforce during the next stage of the crisis period.
Viet Nam and COVID-19: Impact on the private sector
Friday, August 14, 2020
The aim of this report is to provide insights for employers concerning the immediate impact of the crisis on the private sector. These findings will assist employers looking to better support their workforce during the next stage of the crisis period.
Gender alert on COVID-19 in Papua New Guinea
Thursday, August 13, 2020
UN Women issues this alert to highlight the gender-specific impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in Papua New Guinea (PNG) on women’s lives. It focuses on why women’s leadership and meaningful participation is a right, and can lead to more sustainable responses to crisis.
Harassment at the Workplace Toolkit
Tuesday, August 11, 2020
This is an easy-to-understand toolkit that has been developed with the aim to enhance awareness and knowledge about harassment and sexual harassment. More specifically, it is a toolkit to get to know antiharassment concepts, normative frameworks/ instruments as well as procedures for creating a safe working environment for all, in accordance with the laws in Pakistan.
Updates from UN Women Cox’s Bazar | April - June 2020
Monday, August 10, 2020
In this edition; (*) UN Women and Rohingya women at the frontline of COVID-19 response (*) Honour in Transition: Changing gender norms among the Rohingya (*) UN Women and UNHCR sign an MOU on strengthening gender-responsive site management in Rohingya Refugee Camps in Cox’s Bazar and more...
Violence against women and girls and COVID-19 messages
Sunday, August 9, 2020
Women and girls are part of the most vulnerable groups in times of humanitarian crisis such as COVID-19. To ensure all the information and available support are accessible to all, we need to ensure women’s representation and voices are visible at the decision-making level.