WEPs Activator Malaysia (Ogilvy)
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
As we are celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day is approaching,listen to Nizwani Shahar, CEO of Ogilvy, sharing the challenges and important factors in building a gender-inclusive company in Malaysia and what steps her company is taking to address the challenges! Join us in the upcoming IWD events to learn more:👉 March 8: http://unwo.men/Bcsl50DPGoO👉 March 10: http://unwo.men/…
WEPs Activator Malaysia (EU Delegation to Malaysia)
Date: Friday, 5 March 2021
As we are celebrating Women's History Month and International Women's Day is approaching,listen to what H.E. Ambassador Michalis Rokas of the EU Delegation to Malaysia says about the reasons why we need to empower women and how the EU does it! Join us in the upcoming IWD events to learn more:👉 March 8: http://unwo.men/Bcsl50DPGoO👉 March 10: http://unwo.men/vEos50DPGpy❓ Are you part of the business…
#WhenWomenLead – Women Leaders’ Stories (1)
Date: Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Watch to get inspired and learn how women change-makers across various industries lead their business!💬 “As business itself is changing, so should the definition of leadership.”💬 “Leadership is not defined by gender.”Want to get engaged and take actions? Tweet your message (https://bit.ly/3uFWoH7) ahead of International Women’s Day and amplify the key messages on social media using our toolkits:Toolkit 1 –…
#WhenWomenLead – Women Leaders’ Stories (2)
Date: Wednesday, 3 March 2021
Watch to get inspired and learn how women change-makers across various industries lead their business!💬 “We lead with empathy and passion.”💬 “A good leader is a woman.”Want to get engaged and take actions? Tweet your message (https://bit.ly/3uFWoH7) ahead of International Women’s Day and amplify the key messages on social media using our toolkits:Toolkit 1 – https://trello.com/c/O2Fv6Hty/…
Date: Tuesday, 2 March 2021
For some women, staying at home during lockdown does not mean only mean more chores, but also unfortunately being locked up with an abusive partner.As men, you can help. Check-in with people you know. Be an active bystander. Call out and confront inappropriate behavior. Create a respectful environment at home.To join the campaign: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/heforsheathome-challenge
ASEAN Gender Outlook – Highlights
Date: Friday, 26 February 2021
Through regional coordinated efforts and national policies, ASEAN Member States have made remarkable progress towards sustainable development in the past two decades. Nevertheless, addressing inequality remains a key challenge across the region, and quality gender data are critical to inform decision-making in this regard. The ASEAN Gender Outlook provides a snapshot of progress and challenges in the ASEAN region regarding each of the SDGs, and highlights priority areas for gender action.…
ASEAN Gender Outlook | 1 min promo
Date: Wednesday, 24 February 2021
Through regional coordinated efforts and national policies, ASEAN Member States have made remarkable progress towards sustainable development in the past two decades. Nevertheless, addressing inequality remains a key challenge across the region, and quality gender data are critical to inform decision-making in this regard. The ASEAN Gender Outlook provides a snapshot of progress and challenges in the ASEAN region regarding each of the SDGs, and highlights priority areas for gender action.…
Inspiring Career Paths: Successful stories of Women in Science shattering the glass ceiling
Date: Monday, 22 February 2021
Second session: Inspiring Career Paths: Successful stories of Women in Science shattering the glass ceilingOn 11 February, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Embassy of Mexico in Thailand, the Embassy of France in Thailand and UN Women Asia-Pacific, with support from the Asian Institute of Technology, will hold an online event to give students and young people in Thailand and the region an opportunity to listen to inspirational success stories by women scientists from…
Video recording of the report launch - Standing Up to the Challenge
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2021
Video recording report launch - Standing Up to the Challenge: Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Asia and the Pacific, 10 February 2021.The report tells the story of how gender impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic permeated this region. It also brings to light how UN Women – the UN entity dedicated to gender equality and women’s empowerment – in collaboration with and through the generous support of its partners, scaled its response to the Pandemic.
GRB: The journey to Gender Equality
Date: Saturday, 30 January 2021
Since the ratification of #CEDAW to advance #GenderEquality, #TL has reached many milestones. However, there remain many inequalities to be addressed. Watch how the implementation of #GRB can help #TL accelerate their efforts towards #GenderInequality and better inclusivity to ensure no one is left behind. #LeaveNoOneBehind #GenderEquality
Safe-driven market environment from GRB to accelerate WEE
Date: Saturday, 30 January 2021
In Timor-Leste, women represent 75-85% market vendors. With poor infrastructure that affect's women's safety at local markets, women vendors like Ana are struggling to make ends meet. TL Government is committed to #GenderEquality which is reflected in the implementation of #GRB to improve the lives of women to enjoy their rights to contribute to their family and the development of the country.
Engage, Act, Prevent Violence! | Cox’s Bazar
Date: Wednesday, 27 January 2021
To mark the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence, UN Women called on all actors to come together to step up efforts to end all forms of gender-based violence in Rohingya and host communities in Cox’s Bazar and to stand in solidarity with survivors. In line with this year’s global theme “Orange the World: Fund, Respond, Prevent, Collect!” as well as the local chosen theme: “Engage, Act, Prevent Violence!”, UN Women organised a range of activities in the host community and across…
The Year Of #GenerationEquality with @Faye D'Souza
Date: Tuesday, 26 January 2021
Watch Faye D'Souza, renowned Indian Journalist and Deputy Representative, UN Women India, Nishtha Satyam, discuss Generation Equality, building back from the Covid-19 pandemic, hard-earned gains since the Beijing Platform for Action & more.
#SecondChanceIndia Profiles : Sarita Mehra, Rajasthan
Date: Sunday, 24 January 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 an education with pathways to employment through a tailored learn-to-earn as well as a learn to learn approach. Despite the increasing investments in access to quality education and specifically girls’ education, we have a long way to go.Sarita Mehra, is a two- part wonder! After having to drop out of her education, the…
#SecondChanceIndia Profiles : Kavita Manjhi, Bihar
Date: Sunday, 24 January 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 an education with pathways to employment through a tailored learn-to-learn approach. Despite the increasing investments in access to quality education and specifically girls’ education, we have a long way to go.Kavita Manjhi, is a learner with SCE who had to drop out of education, the first time around, in order to take…
Responsible Representation and Reporting of Violence against Women and Children
Date: Wednesday, 20 January 2021
Guidelines on Responsible Representation and Reporting of Violence against Women and Children for the media will assist in deepening the understanding of journalists and editors of stereotypical and harmful gender stereotypes- including victim-blaming, which can be perpetuated through media messages. This guidance was developed by UNFPA, UNICEF, and UN Women in the Asia-Pacific region as an output of a joint working group to enhance and prioritize messaging and communications on violence…
Dance tutorial - #HelpisHere1300
Date: Wednesday, 13 January 2021
Description: Attention all dancers! Don’t miss this opportunity to win the “Call 1300” dance cover contest! Check out the dance tutorial here. How to participate? Record a cover of the “Call 1300” dance video, post it on your Facebook account with all the tags: #1300DanceCover #HelpisHere1300
Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: National Winners, Indonesia
Date: Tuesday, 12 January 2021
Meet the national winners of UN Women’s Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards from Indonesia!Hosted by the EU-funded WeEmpowerAsia programme, respective gender champions in Leadership Commitment, Youth Leadership, Gender-inclusive Workplace, Gender-responsive Marketplace, Community and Industry Engagement, and COVID-19 Action were acknowledged and rewarded for their outstanding commitments and remarkable achievements.To learn more about the Indonesian National WEPs Awards, please read the article at…
WEPs India Award Winners 2020 [3]
Date: Saturday, 2 January 2021
UN Women India ended 2020 on a high note! Business leaders took exemplary actions to promote gender equality. Watch📽️ the WEPs India 2020 awardees share their stories and motivation.Powered by: European Union
WEPs India Award Winners 2020 [2]
Date: Saturday, 2 January 2021
UN Women India ended 2020 on a high note! Business leaders took exemplary actions to promote gender equality. Watch📽️ the WEPs India 2020 awardees share their stories and motivation.Powered by: European Union