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UN Women is the global champion for gender equality.

As the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women, UN Women was established to accelerate progress in meeting their needs worldwide. We deliver programmes, policies, and standards that uphold women's rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to their full potential.

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Akses terhadap Keadilan bagi perempuan di masa COVID

Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

Akses terhadap Keadilan bagi perempuan di masa COVID. Para pemimpin di peradilan, masyarakat, dan aktivis hak-hak perempuan di kawasan telah berbagi capaian-capaian mereka di masa pandemi ini. Di bawah program Akses terhadap Keadilan, dalam kemitraan dengan ICJ dan OHCHR, kami telah mengumpulkan kisah kesuksesan mereka. Program ini didukung oleh Badan Kerjasama Pembangunan International Swedia (SIDA). #IWD2021 #A2JAsiaPacific

Women’s Access to Justice in a COVID World (Tetum)

Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

Women’s access to Justice in a COVID world. Leaders in the judiciary, communities and women’s rights movement across the region have shared their achievements during the pandemic. Under the Access to Justice programme, in partnership with ICJ and OHCHR, we have collated their stories to celebrate their work. This programme is generously supported by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency SIDA. #IWD2021 #A2JAsiaPacificVideo production:

कोभिड जगत्मा न्यायमा महिलाहरूको पहुँच ।

Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

कोभिड जगतमा न्यायमा महिलाहरूको पहुँच । यस प्रान्त का न्यायपालिका, समुदाय र महिला अधिकार आन्दोलनका अगुवाहरूले महामारीको समयमा हासिल गरेका उपलब्धिहरूको वर्णन गरेका छन् ।न्यायमा पहुँच कार्यक्रमअन्तर्गत आइसीजे र ओएचसीएचआरसँगको सहकार्यमा हामीले उनीहरूका उपलब्धिका कथाहरू सङ्ग्रह गरेका छौं ।यस कार्यक्रमका लागि स्वीडिस इन्टरनेसनल डेभेलपमेन्ट कोअपरेसन एजेन्सी (सिडा)बाट उदारपूर्वक सहयोग प्राप्त भएको छ ।Video production: www.alikecreative.com

Welcoming the New WEPs Signatories 2021!

Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

During the virtual launch event held on April 21st for the Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2021, new WEPs signatories from 7 WeEmpowerAsia focus countries (China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Viet Nam, and Thailand) were also acknowledged and introduced to the audience. 🙌Check out which companies joined the global WEPs community to contribute to advancing gender equality and empowering women and learn more about the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) here:…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2021 Launch - Recorded Livestream

Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

The virtual launch of the UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards took place on April 21, 2021, promising once again to recognize outstanding business commitment and leadership to advance gender equality. Following the success of its 1st edition last year, the event highlighted best practices from the 2020 winners and judges at a panel discussion with Ma. Aurora ‘Boots’ Geotina-Garcia, President of Mageo Consulting Inc, Chair of PhilWEN and Co-Chair of PBCWE (2020 Regional Jury Member);…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2021 - Intro

Date: Monday, 26 April 2021

👀 Check out the short introductory video for the UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards launch!Following the great success of the 1st edition of the Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards last year, WeEmpowerAsia officially launched its 2nd edition and announced the new awards categories and application dates for this year!During the event, a panel discussion featured some of the 2020 winners and judges who shared their best practices and testimonials, and new WEPs signatories from across 7 WEA focus…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: Regional Winners (Leadership Commitment)

Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Meet the regional winners of the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards!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.The inaugural awards ceremony was held on December 15th, 2020. Learn more:🎥Recorded livestream…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: Regional Winners (Youth Leadership)

Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Meet the regional winners of the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards!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.The inaugural awards ceremony was held on December 15th, 2020. Learn more:🎥Recorded livestream…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: Regional Winners (Gender-inclusive Workplace)

Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Meet the regional winners of the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards!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.The inaugural awards ceremony was held on December 15th, 2020. Learn more:🎥Recorded livestream…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: Regional Winners (Gender-responsive Marketplace)

Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Meet the regional winners of the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards!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.The inaugural awards ceremony was held on December 15th, 2020. Learn more:🎥Recorded livestream…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: Regional Winners (Community & Industry Engagement)

Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Meet the regional winners of the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards!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.The inaugural awards ceremony was held on December 15th, 2020. Learn more:🎥Recorded livestream…

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2020: Regional Winners (COVID-19 Action)

Date: Tuesday, 20 April 2021

Meet the regional winners of the UN Women 2020 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards!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.The inaugural awards ceremony was held on December 15th, 2020. Learn more:🎥Recorded livestream…

The Letters

Date: Friday, 16 April 2021

Women play a major role in shaping climate-resilient societies. Their needs and capacities can lay the foundation for solutions that not only address the climate crisis but also pave the way for a sustainable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. We need to harness their power to change for the benefit of future generations.For more information visit: https://www.empowerforclimate.org

When Women Lead Business - #TheCEO Indonesia

Date: Thursday, 15 April 2021

In the decision-making process in a lot of companies, it is often found that there are only one or two women, or even no women on the board of director. Gender-biased stereotypes and patriarchal culture made women face various challenges to penetrate leadership positions in companies. In fact, when more women are given opportunities to lead, they have been proven to bring positive impacts towards their companies and the national economy. Country Managing Director Grab Indonesia, Neneng…

Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana | Voice

Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021

The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recording of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…

Sarah Taylor | Voice

Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021

The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recording of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…

Gita Sabharwal | Voice

Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021

The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recording of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…

Thanyalak Liamsombat | Voice

Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021

In commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021, please join this Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world”.Recorded live from UNCC Bangkok.See highlights video: https://youtu.be/lYKh62yOEGk See more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…

Jon Åström Gröndahl | Voice

Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021

The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recording of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…

Mohammad Naciri | Voice

Date: Thursday, 8 April 2021

The highlights of the Interactive Dialogue on “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world” in commemoration of International Women’s Day 2021.Full video recording of the session: https://youtu.be/ksfqy_9RLgM or see more: https://asiapacific.unwomen.org/en/news-and-events/in-focus/internation…