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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.‬‬‬

Prioritizing Mental Health during COVID-19 | UN Women Indonesia

Date: Wednesday, 8 September 2021

Movement restrictions, increased workloads, the anxiety of uncertainty, aren’t always easy. Remember that you are not alone. Prioritizing mental health is important during these challenging times.#RecoverBetterTogether #COVID19

Mohammad Naciri on The Heat by CGTN America

Date: Friday, 3 September 2021

UN Women Asia Pacific Regional Director, Mohammad Naciri was on CGTN America’s “The Heat” on 1 Sep to discuss the situation on women and girls in Afghanistan. The live interview was globally broadcasted during the prime evening time in the Northern American continent and AM in Asia.@cgtnamerica, #Afghanistan

Highlights: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 3

Date: Friday, 20 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Highlights: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 2

Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Highlights: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality

Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021

Connected with actors and discussed how we can close the gender digital divide and support women's participation in technology and innovation. We came together and addressed how we could collectively build pathways for women and girls' advancement in technology and lead in changing behaviors and addressing stereotypes. Together, we ensured that women and girls in all their diversity have equal opportunities to safely and meaningfully access, use, lead, and design technology with…

Full video: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Technology and Innovation for Gender Equality

Date: Thursday, 19 August 2021

Connected with actors and discussed how we can close the gender digital divide and support women's participation in technology and innovation. We came together and addressed how we could collectively build pathways for women and girls' advancement in technology and lead in changing behaviors and addressing stereotypes. Together, we ensured that women and girls in all their diversity have equal opportunities to safely and meaningfully access, use, lead, and design technology with…

Full video: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 1

Date: Wednesday, 18 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Full video: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 3

Date: Wednesday, 18 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Full video: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 2

Date: Wednesday, 18 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Addressing the needs of LGBTIQ+ people in times of disasters and conflicts

Date: Tuesday, 17 August 2021

Before, during and after disasters and conflicts, people with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and sex characteristics (aka LGBTIQ+ people) experience discrimination, violence and exclusion. This WorldPride 2021, we honour the work of civil society organizations in Asia and the Pacific who are working with UN Women to advance LGBTIQ+ inclusion in the humanitarian and disaster risk reduction systems. ‘The Only Way is Up: Monitoring and Encouraging Diverse…

A Letter to My Future Self

Date: Thursday, 12 August 2021

Shaping a gender-equal future starts with you. Let’s act on our vision for women’s rights in the workplace by signing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) or talk to your CEO about committing to change. Learn more about the WEPs at https://www.asiapacificwepsawards.org/#WEPsAwards #WeEmpowerAsia #EuropeanUnion

Highlights: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 1

Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

A Letter to My Future Self

Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Shaping a gender-equal future starts with you. Let’s act on our vision for women’s rights in the workplace by signing the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) or talk to your CEO about committing to change. Learn more about the WEPs at https://www.asiapacificwepsawards.org/#WEPsAwards #WeEmpowerAsia @EuropeanCommission @unwomen @UNGlobalCompact @ausgov @InvestingInWomenAsia @PBCWE

Highlights: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 2

Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Highlights: Asia-Pacific Generation Equality Dialogue: Youth Activism Acceleration, Day 3

Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Youth Activism Acceleration - 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. Youth got the opportunity to network and strengthen their advocacy capacities relating to their preferred areas of activism as well as learned how to influence policy-making and legislation.

Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards 2021 Malaysia Information Session (July 30)

Date: Wednesday, 11 August 2021

Applications for the 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards are now closed. Thank you to those who’ve shown interest in the Awards and/or applied for it, showcasing your efforts for gender equality and making your actions visible!Want to know more about the Awards? Watch the Live Information Session for Malaysia WEPs Awards, held on July 30th, to learn all about the 2021 process.🏆 Applications were accepted in the following categories:- Leadership Commitment- Gender-inclusive Workplace- Gender-…

Feminists for the planet | #ActForEqual

Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021

A conversation on what climate change means for women in Sri Lanka#ActForEqual in Sri Lanka: 1. 50% of the population, 50% of the power: https://youtu.be/8Highb8jV-g2. Share the care: https://youtu.be/HSQKgviszyw3. Locking in norms = locking in violence: https://youtu.be/NJpkBE39n9Y4. Feminists for the planet: https://…

Media portrayals of women | #ActForEqual

Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021

A conversation on media and technology for gender equality in Sri Lanka#ActForEqual in Sri Lanka: 1. 50% of the population, 50% of the power: https://youtu.be/8Highb8jV-g2. Share the care: https://youtu.be/HSQKgviszyw3. Locking in norms = locking in violence: https://youtu.be/NJpkBE39n9Y4. Feminists for the planet: https…

Why is menstruation a luxury? Fighting the pink tax | #ActForEqual

Date: Thursday, 5 August 2021

A conversation on period poverty in Sri Lanka#ActForEqual in Sri Lanka: 1. 50% of the population, 50% of the power: https://youtu.be/8Highb8jV-g2. Share the care: https://youtu.be/HSQKgviszyw3. Locking in norms = locking in violence: https://youtu.be/NJpkBE39n9Y4. Feminists for the planet: https://youtu.be/_Sn3MfaXmz05…