#16Days of Activism -starts tomorrow on 25 November to 10 December. Pacific Community has put together a series of 16 videos highlighting the voices of Pacific peoples on what their understanding of #GBV is.

Thank you ALIGN Gender Norms Platform for hosting our latest UN Women Discussion Paper on your brilliant Research Hub!🤩🤓💜 What role (if any) should #globaldev orgs play in shifting #socialnorms?🤔👀 Learn more ⬇️🔗💡 alignplatform.org/resources/soci… #feministresearch #SDG5

Only 3% of climate-related development finances recognize #GenderEquality as a principal objective. Women and girls are uniquely affected by climate change, yet their rights and needs are systematically overlooked. Gender equality must be at the heart of #ClimateAction! #COP28

💡 Your ideas & actions can fast-track the #GlobalGoals! Share your insights & help shape the discussions at the UN ECOSOC President #Youth2030 Forum leading up to the Summit of the Future by joining the 3-week online consultation from 4-22 Mar 🙌 sparkblue.org/hear-our-voice

A woman has been allegedly killed in NSW. Her son has been arrested. Everyday but particularly today, on International Women’s Day, I feel furious. How many women must die before we see actions & funding commensurate with the scale of the crisis of men’s violence against women?

“Investing in women is not a choice it is an imperative. To deliver real change for women and girls and truly progress gender equality we must put money on the table.” Well said. ⁦UN Women AsiaPacific⁩ ⁦United Nations ESCAP⁩ #IWD24 #InvestInWomen

Find selected photos & stories in UN Women photo essay: bit.ly/4a17Mkt based our exhibit with IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳.

Progress towards gender equality is under attack, and #Afghanistan is the "most egregious example" of the global backlash against women’s rights. Read António Guterres #IWD2024 remarks: bit.ly/3IsXaz9

Check out our Asia and the Pacific showcase of #CSW68 events! #InvestInWomen and read more about work across the region.

Have your say! The We the Women survey asks women questions about how they see their future, priorities, fears and hopes — gathering women’s perspectives about global priorities and how the international community can address them. unpartnerships.un.org/we-the-women

In #Vietnam we are seeing dengue outbreaks in parts of the country that have rarely seen a case before. A big worry - for most people it will be a mild illness, but for some it can be very severe. Take a look at this excellent World Health Organization (WHO) explainer 👇🏻

While technology & social media have opened up many new opportunities for LGBTQI+ individuals, they have also created pathways for increased harassment, abuse and violence targeted at this community. More: unwo.men/V5b550Rz7gC #IDAHOBIT

Matcha is a lesbian feminist human rights defender in #Thailand. For fifteen years, she has worked with indigenous women, girls, and young LBTIQ+ individuals to help them become leaders and uplift their communities. 👉 Read more: unwo.men/cWJW50RxeOY #IDAHOBIT United Nations in Thailand สหประชาชาติในประเทศไทย

Pivotal research. Proud to have joined launch today. Check it out here👇

UN Women remains committed to supporting recovery efforts and ensuring the safety and empowerment of all women & girls during this difficult time. We will continue to work closely with local authorities and the UN family to provide the necessary assistance in the affected areas.

We're proud to announce we're partnering with Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 to launch the "Gender Action Lab" Innovation & impact for gender equality in Asia-Pacific, powered by Women’s Empowerment Principles Join us online on July 3 at 13:00 (BKK time) Register here: unwo.men/yRSZ50SlveZ #GenderActionLab #WEPs

Bodily autonomy is not simply about sexual choices and reproductive rights. It is about a person’s whole self, dreams and potential in life 🧡 Join us to say #MyBodyIsMyOwn and help make rights and choices a reality for all: unf.pa/bod #ICPD30

Changes in population can unlock opportunities for women in the world of work. Get a Data Snapshot of Women’s Economic Empowerment and the Care Economy in ASEAN: unwo.men/tlo250SYYVv ASEAN @DFAT

The #LinkWomenProject, co-created by @unwomenIndia & LinkedIn with support from UN Women AsiaPacific empowers young women in #India. Meg Garlinghouse, Global VP of Social Impact at LinkedIn, visited UN Women & met with inspiring participants, whose stories reflect the project's impact.

On #IDAHOBIT, UN Women joins the United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres in acknowledging the persistent violence and discrimination that continue to shape the everyday lives of millions of LGBTIQ+ people. Learn more: unwo.men/Kn1350VUoX3 #PowerOfCommunity