When women lead and power is shared, all SDGs advance. Yet equal representation remains out of reach, and hard-won gains are at risk as funding falls, civic spaces narrow, and violence against women in politics rises. Read the Gender Snapshot for the latest data on progress towards gender equality.
This research paper calls for reproductive violence to be explicitly recognized within the Women, Peace and Security agenda. It examines how a reproductive violence lens…
This poster provides a global snapshot of women’s executive political leadership. As of 1 January 2026, only 28 countries are led by women, while women hold only 22.4…
This infographic highlights key facts and figures from the UN Secretary-General’s annual report on women and peace and security 2026, showing the devastating impact of…
TransformCare is UN Women’s global initiative addressing the undervaluing and unequal division of care work. It promotes care as a public good, skilled and essential…
Drawing on the Women, Business and the Law 2026 report, this joint UN Women and World Bank Group policy paper examines parenthood policies and childcare systems across…
This brief presents emerging trends and issues in areas where mayors and local governments have translated commitments into action on gender equality, women’s…
This publication brings together knowledge products that have been produced over the past 15 years as part of the Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Initiative,…
This document supports practitioners to deliver gender-responsive reintegration assistance to women returnees. It highlights women’s experiences, agency, and challenges…
The second issue of the UN Women portrait series places the diversity of women farmers’ voices and experiences at the centre of global action on sustainable development…
This strategic framework outlines UN Women’s priorities, key assumptions, theoretical framework, and implementation measures in support of its strategic objective in…
