UN Women

The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action is a blueprint on women’s rights. Next year, 2025, will mark 30 years since its adoption. The #Beijing30 anniversary is: ?? an opportunity to review the progress made in advancing #GenderEquality ?? a platform to bolster global action towards gender equality ??Join us for the event 'Beijing+30: Achieving Gender Equality, Rights and Empowerment for All Women and Girls' on Saturday 21 September at 2:30 EDT: https://lnkd.in/gNe-87vk ??See the original declaration: https://lnkd.in/gys9MnQA

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 United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs: https://lnkd.in/dq3cnV8b #GenderData #GlobalGoals

It is one year since the horrific October 7 attack in Israel, in which women and children were killed, abducted, and assaulted. What followed has been unprecedented levels of suffering in Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon, with women killed, injured, assaulted, illegally detained, and displaced. We need ceasefire now. The hostages must be released immediately. Humanitarian aid must be allowed to reach women and girls in need immediately. The killing and suffering must end. We need peace 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: https://lnkd.in/g27H5xji

??2.3 million?? That's the number of breast cancer cases diagnosed each year, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Breast cancer is the most common cancer globally. ???During #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, let us push for innovation in early detection, prevention, treatment and support for those who suffer from #BreastCancer.

We've launched the UN Women Leaders Network to advocate for gender-equal participation in leadership and decision-making. Led by our Executive Director, the Network brings together a global, intergenerational and intersectional group of women leaders. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dH3Wt7Ug #UNGA #GenderEquality

There is #NoExcuse for gender-based violence. Yet, 1 in 3 women globally have been subjected to physical or sexual violence at least once in their life. That’s why we are teaming up with the European Commission to roll out the ACT programme. It aims to accelerate efforts to eliminate all forms of violence against women through Advocacy, Coalition Building, and Transformative Feminist Action (ACT). Learn more: https://lnkd.in/dGGvPvzm

Men and boys are crucial in the achievement of #GenderEquality. ??Advocates and allies celebrated activism, partnerships and impact at HeForShe's 10th Anniversary Summit. ?? How do you think men and boys can benefit from gender equality? Learn more: https://lnkd.in/di9pifbE

?? We should ?? raise each other ?? up ?? Thank you, Serena Williams for inspiring #WomenInSport and us all to believe in ourselves, empower each other and fight for our dreams. Happy Birthday, Serena!

Women's leadership is needed more than ever as world leaders make decisions on major global challenges. The Platform of #WomenLeaders met at #UNGA where year after year we continue to hear “Her Excellency” far fewer times than "His Excellency". Representation matters. ?? Read the speech by UN Women Executive Director: https://lnkd.in/gG-sjecd ??Catch-up on the event: https://lnkd.in/gHhU4tW7 #Beijing30