Gender-based violence Rapid Response Teams in 17 communities, led by local police, and consisting of a Women’s Union Officer and a Justice Officer, Youth Union Officer or Community Leader, deliver timely and coordinated responses and protection for women and girls experiencing violence in their communities.

COVID-19 has impacted us all, butmost of thedecisions taken are by menand the voices we hear are often male., Yet, themajority of front-line health workers are women and many of the industries directly affected by quarantines and lockdowns—such as travel, tourism and food production—have a higher concentration of women. The care burden on women—already three times more than men on a good day—has grown exponentially. UN Women is bringing the voices of women on the front lines of the pandemic. As essential workers, care givers and journalists, here are some s(h)eroes who are out there, every day, protecting and serving their communities.

WHAT: UN Women and Valencia Club de Futbol (VCF) will co-host a press conference in Beijing to promote gender equality and the empowerment of women as part of their recently announced partnership. The press conference will be attended by Hanny Cueva-Beteta, UN Women Asia Pacific Regional Advisor on Governance and Security, and Regional Director (Officer-in-Charge), and the Chairperspon of VCF, Lay Hoon Chan, the only female Chairperson among the UEFA top 20 teams. They...

From flash mobs to bicycle races, street marches to art exhibits, and even illuminating landmarks and buildings in orange light, people around the world banded together during the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Violence by “oranging their neighbourhoods.”