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On December 17–18, 2024, Chulalongkorn University’s Asian Research Center for Migration (ARCM) convened the International Migrants Day Symposium in Bangkok, Thailand, under the theme: “Connectivity: Navigating Shared Responsibilities Under Growing Complexities.”
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They stressed the importance of changing social norms and mindsets to engage women in STEM education and work opportunities and actively working on data-driven interventions. “Women are assumed to be soft-spoken and to remain in the background. In the process, women become angry feminists as it is difficult in this society to be a happy feminist,” said Tanha.
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Explore UN Women's FAQs on how gender affects migration experiences. Learn about the unique challenges that migrant women and girls face and how these differ to those men experience, from limited access to information and services to risks like trafficking, exploitation and violence.
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For women and girls, migration often represents a lifeline—their best chance to improve their lives and those of their families.
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Even in times of peace, the WPS Agenda remains critical for fostering a fair and inclusive society. Cambodia has emerged as a regional leader in advancing the WPS framework. Local stakeholders view the Agenda as a tool for building a more equitable and secure future for all.
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A distinguished group of policymakers, experts, and advocates gathered at the War Memorial of Korea for the high-level panel discussion, “Women at the Nexus of Climate, Conflict, and Peacebuilding.” Co-organized by the UN Women Centre of Excellence for Gender Equality (the Centre) and the Embassy of Switzerland.
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[Press release] UN Women and Visa Foundation have announced the launch of the UN Women Care and Climate Entrepreneurship Accelerator. This initiative will empower women-owned and diverse small businesses that focus on the care economy.
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[Press release] The Government of Australia will partner with UN Women and national civil society organization Chrysalis on a new 5-year programme to advance gender equality in Sri Lanka. “THRIVE – Together for Her: Resilience-building, Inclusivity, and Voices for Equality in Sri Lanka”
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Viet Nam has achieved remarkable milestones in promoting gender equality, but significant challenges remain. These include persistent gender stereotypes, gaps in gender-disaggregated data, and a rapidly aging population.
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Our host country, Thailand, is among the global leads in women in business. 24% of CEOs in Thailand are women, compared to 20% worldwide and only 13% in the Asia-Pacific. 13 countries across the region have National Action Plans on Women, Peace and Security, as does ASEAN at a regional level, forming an important foundation for prosperity and peace.
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2024 UN Women Seoul Dialogue in the Republic of Korea (ROK) under the theme, "How to Create Inclusive Workplaces that Attract and Retain Talent." Building on last year’s focus on key industriesdsd.
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Over 100 military officials, government leaders, and diplomats gathered in Seoul for the Second Korea Peacekeeping Forum for Women’s Empowerment, showing strong support to the women, peace, and security (WPS) agenda.
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UN Women is calling for the inclusion of women and girls in all their diversity in leadership and decision-making to be strengthened and sustained, following the impact women with disabilities made during the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on the Beijing+30 Review in Bangkok last month.
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[Press release] UN Women celebrated outstanding business initiatives that champion gender equality across the value chain 24 winners of the 2024 Asia-Pacific Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) Awards today. Building on the success of previous years, the 2024 WEPs Awards received 600 applications from 21 countries, marking the highest number ever received.
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Severe downpours would often soak tea leaves that had been left outside to dry, spoiling entire batches and cutting into the profits of the co-operative’s 15 female members. So, Duong approached CHIASE, a non-governmental organization and partner of the United Nations’ EmPower programme, which helps women become more resilient in the face of climate change.
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[Press release] UN Women India honoured corporate leaders committed to gender equality at the 2024 Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) India Awards.
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Representatives of 45 countries of the Asia-Pacific today wrapped up a review of a 30-year agreement on women’s rights by noting the significant progress made but also the persisting as well as newly emerging challenges.
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Asmita Bayalkoti, an Executive Committee member of Chandragiri Municipality, Kathmandu, Nepal, strongly advocates for Dalit women’s rights. She recently attended UN Women’s Storytelling workshop and was a panelist at Nepal’s Summit of the Future in September 2024. She shares her political journey and her expectations for the Beijing+30 review process.
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Geilee Skandakuma, a member of 30 for 2030 Network and the founder of the Gender Justice Collective, a youth-led organization in Sri Lanka. A passionate feminist, she advocates for gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), youth empowerment, and addressing gender-based violence (GBV). Geilee participated in the Gender Equality and Climate Action Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue.
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As the energy sector contributes an estimated 68 per cent of emissions, its transformation has the potential to deliver both climate and development goals, especially when framed as part of a just energy transition. It offers opportunities to achieve a low-carbon future while creating jobs, and ensuring equitable access ...