From 24 to 31 March, the Executive Board of UN Women made an official visit to Bolivia to gain insights into the impact of programmes and deepen its understanding of the challenges around women’s ...

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Climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation are dramatically reshaping the lives of women, girls, and their communities, increasingly putting at risk their food and personal security, ...

New York – Four years into the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, more than 5,000 women and girls have been killed and 14,000 injured, with 2025 being the deadliest year yet – and the real toll likely ...

This brief examines how patriarchal masculinities shape justice systems and limit women’s and girls’ access to justice. Drawing on expert dialogue, it highlights systemic bias, intersecting ...

On 25 April, UN Women is joining girls around the world to mark International Girls in ICT Day, drawing attention to the critical need for more girls and women in the ICT sector. With technology ...

The cumulative effect of pay disparities has real, daily negative consequences for women, their families, and society, especially during crises. The widespread effects of COVID-19 have plunged up to ...

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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 ...

This publication examines women’s participation and leadership in international justice institutions. Drawing on interviews with women judges and experts, it highlights barriers to equal ...

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The Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) first met at Lake Success, New York, in February 1947, soon after the founding of the United Nations. All 15 government representatives were women. From its ...