In 2024, UN Women, Timor Aid & ALOLA Foundation empowered 1,334 women weavers via Rede Soru Nain. With $70K+ revenue from the RSN store, efforts continue to preserve Tais heritage & address weavers' challenges. #Recap2024 #TaisWeaving #TimorLeste

#Recap2024, UN Women, with Timor Aid & ALOLA Foundation, empowered 1,300+ women weavers in Timor-Leste. Expanded Rede Soru Nain networks & new opportunities are helping preserve their craft & build an equitable future. #UN #GenderEquality #TimorLeste

🌍📚 International Day of Education Education is key to gender equality & ending GBV! Through the #ConnectWithRespect Toolkit, UN Women & Timor-Leste's Ministry of Education empower students, teachers & communities to challenge harmful norms.

#Recap2024, On June 24, we celebrated the International Day of Women in Diplomacy with the Women in Leadership and Diplomacy Forum by UN Women & the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Honoring women shaping peace & development while inspiring future leaders. #WomenInDiplomacy

Looking back at 2024 From March 25-27, UN Women & the Ministry of Interior advanced Timor-Leste's WPS Agenda by shaping the National Action Plan for UNSCR 1325 (#NAP1325), empowering institutions & CSOs to deliver on WPS commitments. #Recap2024 #WomenPeaceSecurity

On 16 Feb, the Government of Timor-Leste, with UN Women’s support, launched the 2nd Generation National Action Plan (2024-2028) for UNSCR 1325. A bold step towards gender equality in peacebuilding, conflict resolution & humanitarian response. #Recap2024 #WPS #NAP1325

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Since Jan, UN Women Asia, the Ministry of Justice & partners have led consultations in Bobonaro, Covalima & Lautem to shape Timor-Leste’s National Action Plan. Together, we’re building a survivor-centered, coordinated response. #EndHumanTrafficking #UNTL

Raising the awareness in the rural area, who haven’t heard about Human Trafficking is essential. As it affects women and children the most. ~ Alexandrina Soares Braz, a community member of Lautem #EndHumanTrafficking #UNTL #UNWomen

"Tinan 30 dezde Deklarasaun Peking, mundu labele hakiduk fali iha asuntu direitu feto sira nian. Agora tempu to'o ona atu ita foti asaun forte no atinji mundu ida ne'ebe igual duni ba feto no labarik feto sira hotu, iha ne'ebe deit" ~ Sima Bahous #ForAllWomenAndGirls

Diretora Ezekutiva UN Women nian, Sra. Sima Bahous, realsa kayak esforsu hirak ne'ebé mak UN Women halo, iha nia rohan, atu bele serve feto no labarik feto sira HOTU. #ForAllWomenAndGirls

#ForAllWomenAndGirls ; Education for all must be a global commitment, not just a promise. ~ Nishtha Satyam, Mission Head, UN Women Timor - Leste #IWD2025 #UNWomen #WomensDay

#ForAllWomenAndGirls ; Women in leadership aren’t just changemakers—they are the architects of stronger, more resilient communities. ~ Nishtha Satyam, Mission Head, UN Women Timor - Leste #IWD2025 #UNWomen #WomensDay

#ForAllWomenAndGirls ; Empowered women empower the world—equality is not a goal, it’s a guarantee. ~ Nishtha Satyam, Mission Head, UN Women Timor - Leste #IWD2025 #UNWomen #WomensDay

UN Women, DNPCC & NGO Belun launched a Gender-Responsive Conflict Prevention Training for 200 mediators across 13 municipalities & Oé-Cusse Ambeno. The training equips them to promote gender-inclusive mediation, challenge stereotypes & ensure women’s voices are heard.

Timor-Leste at #CSW69: Championing Girls’ Rights! - H.E. Mrs. Céu Brites reaffirms commitment to: - Inclusive education & safe spaces - Protecting vulnerable children - Ending violence through national & global action #TimorLeste #UNWomen

At #CSW69, H.E. Ms. Elvina Sousa Carvalho highlighted Timor-Leste's commitment to: ✅ Women's Economic Empowerment ✅ Ending Gender-Based Violence ✅ Women in Leadership ✅ Gender-Responsive Budgeting With UN Women's support, progress continues! #TimorLeste #CSW69

From April 18-21, 2025, UN Women & the Ministry of Interior held the Gender-Responsive Conflict Prevention & Resolution Workshop in Dili, training 64 mediators to ensure inclusive, peaceful conflict resolution. A key step in advancing NAP 1325! #WomenInPeacebuilding #WPS

On APR 11, Timor-Leste launched the STEP Project-a pilot under the ASEAN–UK SAGE Programme to equip youth, especially girls, with skills for entrepreneurship, digital work & employment. Excited to work with @MoETimorLeste, & grateful for the support of @BritisCouncil & @SEAMEOSEC

24 yrs of progress! From hosting United Nations peacekeeping ops to contributing to global missions, Timor-Leste's journey to stability & independence is a testament to resilience & growth. Kudos to all the women who fought for freedom & continue to shape the nation's future. UN Women Timor-Leste