Asya Varbanova
@asyavarbanova
Head of Humanitarian Section @UN_Women in Geneva. Views are my own
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02-11-2016 15:35:58
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The United Nations and partners have everything needed to deliver aid to civilians safely and fast. We need safe and sustained access now.
"In unprecedented times of increased humanitarian needs & shrinking funding, we need to keep efforts & attention focused on what is important and what works. And that is prioritizing the leadership & rights of women & investing in their organizations & groups." - Asya Varbanova
"Renewed financial, political support & international solidarity are more important than ever to sustain the progress and advance, particularly in countries experiencing multiple crises" - Asya Varbanova, UN Women, at the "The Power of Women’s Movements: Solidarity for Justice".
UN Women joins the United Nations and humanitarian actors in calling for an end to the horror for women and girls in #Gaza. We demand full humanitarian access, release of all hostages, and an immediate ceasefire. Read our full statement here: unwo.men/RTIv50Wwrmi
Despite the horrors of wars and conflict, women continue to build peace. At the United Nations Security Council, Sima Bahous called for urgent action to put women at the center of peace and security. Because when women lead, peace follows. See her full remarks: unwo.men/5nXo50X7pcn
Global conflicts have reached a historic high, creating unprecedented suffering for women and girls. Now is the time for urgent action that places women at the centre of peace. 🔗 See more on United Nations Secretary-General's report on #WomenPeaceSecurity: unwo.men/g8yr50Xf968
Women and girls in #Sudan are experiencing horrendous levels of suffering. UN Women joins the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) in calling for humanitarian access, perpetrators to be held accountable, and all civilians protected. 🔗 See the statement: unwo.men/19FB50Xk3qO #ForAllWomenAndGirls