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Every month, more than two billion people[1] around the world menstruate. Although a natural and healthy process, ...

As the United Nations prepares to mark the International Day of the UN Peacekeepers (29 May), paying tribute to the dedication and sacrifice made by peacekeepers around the world, UN Women spoke to ...

The theme of this year’s International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia[1], ‘Leave No One Behind: Equality, Freedom and Justice for All’, underscores the urgent need to address the ...

You can support gender equality and women’s empowerment around the world by getting involved in a number of ways. Take part in one of UN Women’s campaigns; raise awareness on social media; or donate ...

Girls are leaders. Girls are change-makers. Girls are driving good and growth around the world. They are a fundamental source of transformational change for gender equality, and technology is a ...

Madame President Geun-hye, Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, Excellencies, your, colleagues and co-conveners of this wonderful conference, leaders from civil society, ladies and gentlemen. I am extremely ...