📈 Why is investing in #GenderEquality important? 👇 Our Chief of Research and Data Papa Seck explains the cost of gender inequality. ➡️ See the latest #GenderData in the new 2024 Gender Snapshot report: unwo.men/865G50Toom6

The majority of the 41,000+ Palestinians killed in #Gaza are civilians, including women and children. With the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) we renew our demand for an end to the suffering and this humanitarian catastrophe. Our statement: unwo.men/w2O450TtMFA

I am sorry to see that despite years of talk, gender inequality is on full display at the #UNGA General Debate. Less than 10% of speakers this week are women. This is unacceptable – especially when we know gender equality delivers for peace, climate action and much more.

Education is not a privilege. It is a fundamental RIGHT. Yet, 119.3 million girls are still out of school globally. 👉 Learn why in the 2024 Gender Snapshot report from UN Women and @‌UNDESA: unwo.men/mV8i50TojX6 #GenderData #GlobalGoals

Thousands in #Lebanon have been killed and injured, inc. over one hundred women. Many women and girls lack protection as they flee in search of safety. UN Women is on the ground, addressing needs and calling for peace. Women need a de-escalation and a ceasefire now.

We spoke to women in #Lebanon. Many of them have had to flee the intensified hostilities. According to an estimate, at least 520,000 women and girls are now displaced and in desperate need of shelter and safety. Full story: unwo.men/976n50TEopV

We spoke to three women in #Gaza whose lives have been shaped by displacement and war. Women are struggling to preserve their families and futures amidst the chaos and destruction. Their stories: unwo.men/Y2B450TGHcA

Every woman and girl has the right to feel safe everywhere. Femicide can and must be prevented. Every country must invest in prevention, enforce laws, and combat impunity. Let's demand a world free from fear. #EndViolenceAgainstWomen UN Women Türkiye

Never underestimate the INTELLIGENCE of young women and girls. Never underestimate the DETERMINATION of young women and girls. Never underestimate the POWER of young women and girls. On this #DayOfTheGirl, listen to these speakers at the UN who inspire us all.

1 in 3 women globally have faced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. That’s why we’re launching ACT to end all forms of violence against women through Advocacy, Coalition Building, and Transformative Feminist Action. unwo.men/Y0Cx50U4lFp #NoExcuse

Can you spot the women at #COP29? ➔ Only 6 out of 78 government leaders mentioned the impact of climate change on women. ➔ 4 of the 6 were women. We need women's equal representation at the decision-making table for #ClimateAction. 📷 UN Climate Change/Kiara Worth

😔50 mothers and their children were killed EVERY DAY in #Gaza last month alone. This war MUST end. Our latest data highlights the unprecedented scale of this devastating war on women and girls: unwo.men/P6TK50U6yNm

🕙 Every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by a partner or family member. ⚠️ NO MORE VIOLENCE. ⚠️ NO MORE KILLINGS. ⚠️ NO MORE EXCUSES. It's on ALL of us. Join the #16Days of activism against gender-based violence: unwo.men/3OOf50UcWwt #NoExcuse

Kirsty Coventry is elected president of the International Olympic Committee, the first woman and first African in the powerful role cnn.it/41DmJqB

The world is retreating from gender equality, and the cost is being counted in lives, rights, and opportunities. UN Women calls for political will and accelerated global action #ForAllWomenAndGirls. news.un.org/en/story/2025/…

“We can choose a world where millions more women don't remain trapped in poverty,” says Sarah Hendriks, Director of UN Women’s Policy Division. 🔗 Check out this @Guardian story to see what’s at stake #ForAllWomenAndGirls: unwo.men/Rlai50WXPaA #GlobalGoals

Gender equality is not a favour to women & girls. It is essential for dignity & justice for all. Yet, poverty, war, climate disasters & barriers continue to hinder progress. We need to #ActNow to empower all women & girls and achieve true equality in our societies.

It starts with one message... And then becomes a flood of online abuse 🤬 During the #16Days of Activism, join us in calling for safety, accountability, and justice online. Learn more and take action #ForAllWomenAndGirls: unwomen.org/en/get-involve… #ACTToEndViolence

Women worldwide face a widening “justice gap” as conflict fuels gender-based violence and discriminatory laws persist in most countries, says a new UN report. “Where power remains unequal, justice rarely operates neutrally”- UN Women's Sarah Hendriks. news.un.org/en/story/2026/…