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What is the state of women's rights in Afghanistan today? Explore the data, frequently asked questions, and what the world ...
The UN Women Executive Board will convene for its second regular session from Tuesday 9 to Wednesday 10 September 2025 in person at United Nations Headquarters in New York (ECOSOC Chamber).
Afghan women and girls face increased risks of poverty, early marriage, harassment and exploitation amid a surge in returns to the country ...
Remarks by Salvator Nkurunziza, UN Women Representative in Sudan, speaking at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, from Port ...
This International Youth Day, meet young changemakers from Brazil to South Africa driving local action for climate justice, gender equality, disability inclusion, and sustainable economic development.
Violence against women in politics is rampant in South Asia according to a new study conducted by the Centre for Social Research and UN Women. The study, ‘Violence against Women in Politics’ revealed ...
UN Women at the High-Level Political Forum 2025: powering global progress for all women and girls Gender equality takes center stage with a full review of SDG 5, urgent calls to close the $420 billion ...
The peace deal that put women first: What Colombia taught the world Eight years since the peace agreement was signed, Colombian women are still defining what peace means today. UN Women is standing ...
Outcome documents of the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women will be posted on this page.