Women in Conflict with the Law
Date: Thursday, 14 October 2021
[Tagalog subtitle: https://youtu.be/xHrohxsJ8OU]Across the globe, the number of women imprisoned is rising. This is happening at a much faster rate than the increase in the overall prison population. There is a higher global number of female prisoners convicted of drug-related offenses (35%) than their male counterparts (19 %). These figures illustrate the disproportionate impact of narcotic policies and imprisonment upon women, who often…
“We for Us” | Women’s Access to Justice X Art
Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2021
Visit the exhibition: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/digital-library/multimedia/2021/09/w… are excited to present “We for Us” – a digital art platform showcasing a body of work co-created by two gender equality advocates, a curator, and four artists from Nepal.More: https://asiapacific.unwomen.…
Date: Tuesday, 5 October 2021
When UN Women first began to consider the way that climate change was hitting rural women in China, it was Qinghai that first came to mind. A large, sparsely populated province stretched high across the Tibetan Plateau, Qinghai has seen an unprecedented jump in precipitation and extreme weather, wreaking havoc on rural livelihoods. Its rural labor force also has a largely female face, being around 70-80 percent women. More:…
UN Women's Second Chance Education and Vocational Learning (SCE) Programme in India
Date: Friday, 1 October 2021
In 2018, UN Women initiated the development of a Second Chance Education and Vocational Learning (SCE) programme that would provide marginalized women who have lost out on education with pathways to employment through a tailored learn-to-earn approach. Through this short documentary, we bring to the forefront and celebrate individual journeys of women as part of the UN Women's SCE Programme in India. These women fight different battles every day and emerge undefeated.Learn more about…
Youth Activism Accelerator: Chamathya Fernando
Date: Thursday, 30 September 2021
Join Chamathya (28) from Sri Lanka in the conversation on generation equality and youth engagement in Asia and the Pacific.
Youth Activism Accelerator: Alanieta Atama
Date: Thursday, 30 September 2021
Join Alanieta (24) from Fiji in the conversation on climate justice and youth engagement in Fiji.
#SecondChanceIndia | Mina Devi
Date: Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Featuring – Mina Devi: Mina has fought her own battles against patriarchal norms and gender-based discrimination. She boldly took her Second Chance towards education, and this is her story as part of the UN Women’s Second Chance Education and Vocational Learning (SCE) Programme in Bihar, India. Mina is a Learner with the SCE programme. In 2018, UN Women initiated the development of the Second Chance Education and Vocational Learning (SCE) programme that would provide marginalized women who…
Floods Make Thousands Displaced in Rohingya Camps I Cox’s Bazar I Bangladesh
Date: Tuesday, 28 September 2021
On 27 July, heavy monsoon rainfall started in Cox’s Bazar leading to flash flooding, waterlogging, and landslides across the Rohingya camp areas. According to the Inters Sector Coordination Group, there are 46,545 refugees in need of assistance and 21,000 people have been displaced as of 1 August.Following the flood, UN Women has consulted with affected people, women leaders, especially women and girls on their needs; and distributed non-food items including cloths, sandals, sleeping mats,…
Youth Activism Accelerator: Kirthi Jayakumar
Date: Friday, 24 September 2021
Join Kirthi (33) from India in the conversation on safe spaces and youth engagement in Asia and the Pacific.
Youth Activism Accelerator: Hanbeet Rhee
Date: Friday, 24 September 2021
Join Hanbeet in the conversation on the power of solidarity and youth engagement in Asia and the Pacific.
Youth Activism Accelerator: Zahra Al Hilaly
Date: Friday, 24 September 2021
Join Zahra (21) in the conversation on grassroots activists and youth engagement in Asia and the Pacific.
Youth Activism Accelerator: Satoko Yamaguchi
Date: Friday, 24 September 2021
Join Satoko (30) from Japan in the conversation on inclusive processes and youth engagement in Asia and the Pacific.
What happened during the Youth Activism Accelerator?
Date: Friday, 24 September 2021
Over the course of three days, youth activists from across the region gathered to learn and exchange experiences on principles of feminist leadership and activism, and good practices for promoting safe and inclusive spaces.
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities: Balakrishnan Meenakshi
Date: Monday, 20 September 2021
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities’ is a project implemented by UN Women with support from the Government of Japan. The project empowers women to strengthen peacebuilding processes and enhance social cohesion in Sri Lanka.
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities: Piyadaas Gokulachelvi
Date: Monday, 20 September 2021
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities’ is a project implemented by UN Women with support from the Government of Japan. The project empowers women to strengthen peacebuilding processes and enhance social cohesion in Sri Lanka.
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities: Piyadaas Gokulachelvi
Date: Monday, 20 September 2021
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities: R Ketheeswaran
Date: Monday, 20 September 2021
Empowered Women, Peaceful Communities’ is a project implemented by UN Women with support from the Government of Japan. The project empowers women to strengthen peacebuilding processes and enhance social cohesion in Sri Lanka.
Do more, for her and for the family
Date: Friday, 17 September 2021
UN Women China office together with IKEA China launched the theme video and exhibition “Do more, for her and for the family” yesterday in Beijing. The project aims not only to demonstrate the value of unpaid care work but also calls for a more positive social norm for the equitable distribution between all genders. How long do you normally spend doing domestic chores or taking care of your loved ones? Watch the video, share the care, let change happen.
Sarah’s Story: Improving essential services for survivors of violence against women and girls
Date: Thursday, 9 September 2021
[English audio with multiple-languages caption (CC)]Despite an extensive commitment by women’s organizations, governments, and other partners, many women and girls subjected to various forms of violence still lack access to essential services. This lack of access to such services by women and girls means that they continue to suffer from the physical and mental impacts of violence. To improve the quality of and access to essential multi-sectorial services UN Women has partnered with four UN…
Online Gender-Based Violence | UN Women Indonesia
Date: Wednesday, 8 September 2021
With an increase in Internet use during #COVID19, women and girls have become targets of online violence more than ever. In the video, UN Women Indonesia and Indonesian National Commission for Violence against Women share ways you can help if someone you know is experiencing/has experienced this.