portrays Maya Tutton, who with her sister, started the Our Streets Now campaign against public sexual harassment, the most common form of violence against women and girls.
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In Focus: International Youth Day
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people across the world are demanding a fairer, more inclusive world for women and girls.
Meet six black women, who are leaders and trailblazers in their countries and communities.
UN Women Goodwill Ambassador and Academy-Award winning actor Nicole Kidman raises awareness on ending violence against women during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
When fathers share the care
The Shadow Pandemic: Domestic violence in the wake of COVID-19
A deadly #ShadowPandemic of domestic violence is surging in the wake of COVID-19. Violence against women and girls has intensified in countries around the world.
Women are at the heart of care and response efforts for the pandemic.
When it comes to unpaid work, not everyone is in the same boat. What does your boat look like? Let’s find out…
Half the world is under stay-home orders, that means four billion people in 90 countries. COVID-19 has impacted us all, but most of the decisions taken are by men and the voices we hear are often male. Yet, the majority of front-line health workers are women. The care burden on women has grown exponentially. is bringing the voices of women on the front lines of the pandemic. Here are some s(h)eroes who are out there, every day, protecting and serving their communities.
Millions of women in the health and social sector work tirelessly every day to care for all of us. Women make up 70 per cent of all workers in the health and social sector. Today, thanks you.
Survivors of domestic violence sew face masks for those in the front line of COVID-19
Paying attention to women’s needs and leadership will strengthen the COVID-19 response. Globally, women make up 70 per cent of workers in the health and social sector, and they do three times as much unpaid care work at home.
Beyond a health issue, the COVID-19 pandemic is a profound shock to our societies and economies, with women at the heart of care and response efforts. As frontline responders, health professionals, community volunteers, transport and logistics managers, scientists and more, women make critical contributions to address the outbreak. The majority of caregivers, at home and in our communities, are also women. UN Women is bringing up-to-date information and analysis on how and why gender matters in COVID-19 response.
Anastasiia Yeva Domani, a 40-year-old transgender woman from Kyiv, never intended to be a human rights activist. Her own experience with the legal aspects of transitioning made her decide to help others.