We are the global champion for gender equality.
UN Women is the UN organization delivering programmes, policies and standards that uphold women’s human rights and ensure that every woman and girl lives up to her full potential.
Highlights
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AnnouncementUN Women Executive Board to convene first regular session of 2026UN Women Executive Board to convene first regular session of 2026
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AnnouncementInternational Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.International Women’s Day 2026: Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.
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FeatureYouth leading local change: From climate justice to gender equalityYouth leading local change: From climate justice to gender equality
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FAQsAI-powered online abuse: How AI is amplifying violence against women and what can stop itAI-powered online abuse: How AI is amplifying violence against women and what can stop it
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FeatureEducation for agency: Career training boosts women’s independenceEducation for agency: Career training boosts women’s independence
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ExplainerFive essential facts to know about femicideFive essential facts to know about femicide
Our impact in stories
Active in more than 80 countries, UN Women drives rights, equality and empowerment of all women and girls globally. Learn how we bring real and lasting change in women’s lives.
UN Women Highlights 2024–2025
In 2025, UN Women, the youngest UN organization, proudly celebrates our 15th year. Today we are a global force for women’s rights and gender equality, driving change in 109 countries, delivering for four billion women and girls.
We focus on issues that unlock progress on gender equality.
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Leadership and political participationLeadership and political participation
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Economic empowermentEconomic empowerment
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Ending violence against womenEnding violence against women
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Peace and securityPeace and security
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Humanitarian actionHumanitarian action
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Governance and national planningGovernance and national planning
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Youth and gender equalityYouth
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Women and girls with disabilitiesWomen and girls with disabilities
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Sustainable developmentSustainable development
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HIV and AIDSHIV and AIDS
Our impact in numbers
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571,000
women and girls received lifesaving humanitarian support.
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101,000
women’s organizations supported to mitigate the impact of COVID-19.
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98,700
gender-based violence survivors accessed justice and recovery services.
Please donate today to protect and support women and their families in the Gaza crisis
UN Women has been supporting Palestinian women since 1997 to achieve their social, economic, and political rights. We remain present on the ground to provide support and assistance and will do so for as long as it takes.
