Remarks by Sofia Calltorp, UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Action – to whom quoted text may be attributed – at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva ...

But while the bombs and bullets make headlines, for millions of women and girls, the trauma of war, displacement, and repression is taking a devastating toll on their mental health. Almost everyone ...

Because it’s not just about getting aid in and who it reaches, it is also about how we deliver it. If we do not put the humanitarian needs of women and girls at the center, and if we do not include ...

Explore key facts and figures on women's economic empowerment. From income disparities and workforce trends, to entrepreneurship and access to financial resources, these statistics spotlight the ...

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In recent days Iran has seen deep public unrest, with demonstrations and protests taking place in some 80 cities, triggered by the tragic death of Mahsa Amini, who was detained by authorities in ...

In areas where the Taliban ban on women working for NGOs is reportedly enforced, in a separate UN Women telesurvey from July and August 2025, 97 per cent of women surveyed reported that the ban has ...

Remarks by UN Women Chief of Humanitarian Action Sofia Calltorp at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, following her visit to Gaza in November 2025 ...

Women human rights defenders (WHRDs) are at the forefront of movements for dignity, justice, and equality around the world. We call on Member States to amplify their voices and expertise, adopt laws ...

Too often, sexual violence and femicide go unpunished. Reduced penalties for so-called “honour” crimes, forced marriage, corruption, gender stereotypes, and broken justice systems deny women the ...