NYHETER: Afghanska kvinnor har raderats bort från offentligheten. De får inte fatta beslut. En miljon flickor har missat skolan och hälften av dem riskerar tonårsgraviditet. UN Women Afghanistan ger en mörk bild tre år efter talibanregimens övertagande. fempers.se/2024/27/tre-ar…

The first ever gender equal Olympics concluded a few days ago. #Paris2024 was an inspiration for many - including the thousands of girls watching and witnessing the first ever parity Games. Thank you IOC MEDIA for the partnership and #France for bringing people together in the

🇺🇦 women&women-led organizations are leading humanitarian response&gender-responsive recovery efforts in 🇺🇦. Your strength&resilience amidst Russia’s invasion are remarkable; your actions lay the foundation for 🇺🇦recovery; your faith brings hope. #ActForHumanity #WHD2024 #Ukraine

Find below my statement in response to the #Taliban barring me from visiting #Afghanistan as Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights. 👇

“We must work together to stem the tide of hatred and promote tolerance, mutual understanding and respect.” — António Guterres on Thursday’s International Day for Victims of Violence Based on Religion or Belief. un.org/en/observances…

NYHETER: Haiti: Utbrett sexuellt våld mot kvinnor på flykt undan gängen. – Den nivå av osäkerhet och brutalitet, inklusive sexuellt våld, som kvinnor utsätts för av gängen på Haiti är utan motstycke, säger Sima Bahous @UNWomen UN Women Sweden fempers.se/2024/28/haiti-…

UN Women Sweden fördömer talibanernas besöksförbud mot FN:s särskilda rapportör Richard Bennett UN Special Rapporteur Richard Bennett Svenska FN-förbundet

International Humanitarian Law establishes rules to limit the effects of war on civilians and other non-combatants, such as humanitarian workers and medical personnel. Watch to learn 5 key facts about these widely recognized international treaties.

After four years, the 🇪🇺 EU-funded #SpotlightInitiative in Zimbabwe has achieved significant milestones in combating violence against women and girls. 👉Read our inspiring stories of change: africa.unwomen.org/en/digital-lib… UN Women Africa Spotlight Initiative EU International Partnerships 🇪🇺

More women will compete at the #Paralympics than ever before. #Paris2024 will have a record 235 medal events for women. Let's support #WomenInSport!

Congratulations, Zakia Khudadadi! The first-ever medallist for the Refugee Paralympic Team! 🥉 She claimed a bronze medal in the para taekwondo women’s K44 -47kg event on Thursday. ❤️ #Paris2024 Paris 2024

Together with UN Special Procedures alarmed about Taliban’s recent discriminatory & repressive morality law, similar to their draconian 1990s rule. Need for principled and coordinated #Afghanistan strategy from international community with human rights at centre Read full statement👇

Afghanistan: New law significantly worsens the already-severe curtailment of the rights of Afghan women & girls, effectively erasing them from public life. UN Women calls on the de facto authorities to immediately reverse the legislation. unwomen.org/en/news-storie…

Today (1 September) the UN-led polio vaccination campaign kicked off in central Gaza. 90 percent of all children in Gaza under 10 will need to be inoculated in order to halt the spread of the virus. CC @unrwa

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I told United Nations Human Rights Council today that Taliban's morality law reinforces its institutionalised system of gender discrimination - in short, gender persecution - impacting almost everyone in #Afghanistan. Unaddressed, this will shape future generations. Read more👇 ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Regrettably, impunity has prevailed in #Afghanistan for generations. I urged United Nations Human Rights Council yesterday to adopt a comprehensive survivor-centered and gender-responsive approach, proportionate to the gravity and magnitude of the situation: See my full statement👇 ohchr.org/sites/default/…

I called on States at United Nations Human Rights Council today to listen to Afghan victims and survivors, including on what approach to accountability they want. A comprehensive strategy is needed, one that includes criminal justice and extends beyond it. Read more👇 ohchr.org/en/press-relea…

Violence against women & girls remains one of the most prevalent, pervasive human rights violations in the world. Join UN Women in the fight against gender-based violence by breaking the silence, speaking up, supporting victims & demanding justice. buff.ly/3zhCnh9

“My message to young people worldwide: Do not accept that what we have today is inevitable. If we want to change the world, we need to unite, mobilize, and fight for a better future for all.” — António Guterres bit.ly/SotF2024 #OurCommonFuture