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In Egypt, UN Women Executive Director reiterates calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire and ensuring humanitarian access and assistance for women and girls in Gaza

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16 November 2023

Media advisory: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women will call for long-term, sustainable investments to prevent violence against women and girls

Demet Evgar, UN Women Goodwill Ambassador for Türkiye, speaks at the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence campaign launch event on 25 November 2022 in Istanbul. Photo: UN Women/İlkin Eskipehlivan.

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16 November 2023

Making investment in violence prevention a priority

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13 November 2023

Voices from Gaza: Nourhan’s story of survival amid airstrikes

Flames and smoke billow during Israeli strikes in Gaza on 9 October 2023.

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13 November 2023

‘We need an immediate humanitarian ceasefire’ – Statement by principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee on the situation in Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territory

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5 November 2023

Voices from Gaza: Amani’s story of loss

Extensive destruction is seen in the Gaza strip following Israeli airstrikes on 10 October 2023.

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1 November 2023

Speech: Care is the thread that weaves across our societies and underpins all aspects of our daily lives and wellbeing

UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous delivers closing remarks at the inaugural commemoration of the International Day of Care and Support, UN Headquarters, 31 October 2023. Photo: UN Women/Jaclyn Licht.

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31 October 2023

How women’s voices are shaping Colombia’s path to peace

Colombian women attend a programme related to UN Security Council resolution 1325, calling for women to play a central role in peacebuilding.

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31 October 2023

UN Secretary-General appoints Kirsi Madi of Finland as UN Women Deputy Executive Director for Resource Management, Sustainability and Partnerships

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30 October 2023

Documentary series shares stories of women’s survival, hope, and activism

Episode 3: The power of activism

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6 May 2024