As a parent, it can be hard to prioritize taking care of yourself but self-care isn’t selfish. Here’s expert advice on what you can do each day to support your mental health. #OnMyMind

Congratulations to Celeste Saulo, the first female secretary general of World Meteorological Organization 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #WomeninScience #WomenEmpowerment #womeninleadership

Transforming waste management from the ground up, Stonesoup brings renewed hope and practical solutions to a trash-burdened city. By engaging citizens and empowering women, they are creating a cleaner, more sustainable world. 👉 unwo.men/aC5450OGpi0 #WorldEnvironmentDay 🌎💚

The figures indicates there is a huge gap of actions in addressing unequal power relations between men and women from the house hold level to the national level in Laos !

“Freedom cannot be achieved unless the women have been emancipated from all forms of oppression” Nelson Mandela inspired generations to fight for a more just, equal, & sustainable world. Find more quotes in this new '#NelsonMandela #SDGs Quote Book'📘👉 southafrica.un.org/sites/default/…

The under-reporting of GBV cases is one of the key hurdles of addressing VAWG. Only 2% GBV cases are reported in Laos. The development of SOP for Justice Sector to response to and prevention of VAWG in Laos is anticipated to key step to increase the reporting. UNDP Lao PDR

Progress in women’s rights won over decades is vanishing before our eyes. On the current track, gender equality is 300 years away. Promoting women’s full contributions to society is not an act of charity or a favour to women. It is a must and it benefits everyone.

Only 32% That's the percentage of women in the #RenewableEnergy workforce. We need policies that help women and girls overcome barriers in the energy sector. 👉 Check out our joint Gender Equality in the Sustainable Energy Transition Guide with UNIDO: unwo.men/xuit50Pu8XH

#GenderEquality #womeninleadership #WomenEmpowerment #WomeninPublicInstitution

When crisis hits, women & girls are affected differently. The impacts include loss of property & livelihood opportunities, limited or no access to healthcare and education, and increased risk of gender-based violence. Learn more: unwo.men/FOi950PyWZe #WorldHumanitarianDay

Sexual harassment and violence signify significant costs for women in terms of lost earnings, missed opportunities, and overall well-being. 🔗 Visit our website for more information about potential areas to address this issue in media and advertising: unwo.men/4mXS50Pzcrr

Women are still waiting for equal opportunities and equal pay. For equality under the law. For their work to be valued and their opinions to count. Gender equality is not a favour to women. It is fundamental to ensuring a better future for all.

Is your city female-friendly? For #WorldCitiesDay, we talked to women around the 🌏 and they identified 4 areas to make cities more inclusive and sustainable for all. Find out what they had to say ⬇️ 🎥

Disheartening that🇳🇵lost almost 1/3 of its ice in 30yrs,with glaciers melting 65% faster. Climate catastrophe is accelerating rapidly threatening🏔️& glaciers. Action is needed now to protect people on the frontlines & limit global🌡️ to 1.5°C, to avert the worst of climate chaos.

"Women peacekeepers are the key actors in performing missions by communicating with and contacting women and children at the front lines." – Deputy Minister Heo Taekeun of 국방부 at the Korea Peacekeeping Forum co-organized by UN Women #CentreinROK ➡️ unwo.men/F97G50PXwk5

“Enough is enough. It’s time to give peace a chance.” Amina J Mohammed and other women leaders call for peace around the world, and the protection of all civilians. #WomenForPeace

#ThisWarMustStop

All girls & women must be permitted to exercise their full human rights in a safe environment without fear of violence or persecution. Saturday is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. un.org/en/observances… #16days via UN Women

NO to discrimination NO to harassment NO to psychological abuse Together, we say NO to any form of violence against women and girls. Join the #16Days of Activism! #NoExcuse go.undp.org/NUXE

This #16Days of Activism, we: 📣 Say there is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. 📣 Call for support and investment in women’s rights organizations. 📣 Challenge gender stereotypes that contribute to a culture of violence against women & girls, online and offline.