Women's leadership is key for the creation of just & lasting peace, António Guterres told the Security Council on Monday. "Women are leaders of peace for all. The world does not need more reminders of that truth – it needs more results that reflect it.” news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

UN Women is committed to nurturing the next generation of women leaders who are shaping a more equal future. We were delighted to host Ummy Mohammed, a young woman from Zanzibar, shadowing Ms. Katherine Gifford, UN Women Tanzania Representative (a.i), as part of the

When girls are given the chance to lead, they inspire change far beyond their communities. Through mentorship, visibility, and participation in decision-making spaces, initiatives like #GirlsTakeover help build the confidence and leadership of young women to drive equality

Mr. Alessandro Pisani: To promote greater representation of women in decision-making roles, we have partnered with ministries responsible for gender both in Mainland Tanzania and Zanzibar. It is also in this context that we have also partnered with UONGOZI Institute and UN Women.

Amb. Begum Taj: The discussions of the Women’s Leadership Forum have shown that women leaders have great potential to contribute to impactful leadership by rising above challenges. But to make real progress in closing the gender gap in leadership, both men and women must

The #UNTF Call for Proposals is open! ✨ With flexible, 4-year grants of up to US$800,000. ⚠️ DEADLINE: 19 November 2025 to submit your proposal for #EVAWG initiatives: bit.ly/CfP-UNTF

The AU–UN partnership has proven vital for advancing #WomenPeaceSecurity. From Rwanda’s global leadership in women’s representation to Sierra Leone’s role at the #UNSC, Africa continues to inspire progress. The road ahead demands more alliances & predictable financing linking

#AWLNVoicesOfPeace 🕊️ “When women lead, peace follows. We made a promise to them 25 years ago. It is past time to deliver.” -Sima Bahous, Executive Director, UN Women #AWLN #WomenLeadPeace #WomenPeaceSecurity #1325at25 #Resolution1325

Headwinds won’t stop us. EU and UN choose prosperity, stability, and dignity for all. With finance, inclusion, and peace — we can keep the promise of the SDGs.   #GlobalGatewayForum

The #ElsieFund is part of an ecosystem — embedded in the normative framework of the Council & translating its ethos into practical, actionable interventions with Member States. -Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda, Deputy Executive Director, UN Women at the #ElsieFund4thRound launch, 9 Oct

UN Women Tanzania is looking for 2 Community Volunteers to support the 2025 #16DaysOfActivism campaign! 📣 Help raise awareness, support online campaigns & outreach to END gender-based violence & advocate for change — for all women and girls. 📅 Duration: 1 month (Nov) 📍

Women and girls have the power to lead, change, and rebuild. But they’re still locked out of decision-making. The #Beijing30 Action Agenda is our roadmap for equal power in leadership. Let’s march forward—NO STEPS BACK. Here's how: unwo.men/8UXx50XaEzf #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Germany continues to demonstrate its leadership in global health with a €1 billion pledge to the The Global Fund. This new support from Bundesentwicklungsministerium will be instrumental in saving millions more lives from AIDS, TB and malaria while supporting all of our global health security.

Calling all CSOs! 📣 Interested in advancing women’s full & effective political participation & decision-making – at all levels❓ 👉 Apply now to UN Women #WYDEWomenLeadership Call for Proposals ⬇️

At the 25th Anniversary of #UNSCR1325 in Windhoek, leaders reaffirmed the central role of women in building and sustaining peace across Africa. In her address, H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of Namibia emphasized: “Lasting peace cannot be built without the voices,

Great meetings with Jenny Chapman, UK Minister for International Development and Africa and Katie White, UK Minister for Climate. The UK’s leadership is vital to advance the #SDGs. Let’s keep the UK–UN partnership strong and deliver for people and planet.

“For 80 years, we have worked to forge peace, tackle poverty & hunger, advance human rights & build a more sustainable world – together.” On Friday's #UNDay, António Guterres urges people to unite & fulfil the extraordinary promise of the United Nations. un.org/en/observances…

Hyvää YK:n päivää! Tänään liputetaan 80-vuotiaan YK:n kunniaksi. #YK80 Happy United Nations Day! We’re flying the flag in honor of the UN, which turns 80 this year.#UN80

Today marks 80 years of the United Nations. The UN’s mission to advance international peace & security, human rights & sustainable development is more important than ever. Ireland remains unwavering in our commitment to the United Nations & the principles enshrined in the UN Charter 🇮🇪🇺🇳

The United Nations was born from humanity’s darkest hour. 80 years on, despite of the headwinds, its mission endures: give voice to the voiceless, bring out the best of humanity, and leave no one behind. This #UNDay — and every day — we carry that promise forward.