Hansol Kang

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Earlier this week, @ROK_MND and ROK Peacekeeping Operations Center visited #CentreinROK to discuss future partnerships on the Women, Peace, and Security agenda.

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

“We have to transform bystanders into allies and aggressors into advocates,” said our Regional Director @elyassir_alia, at the event 'Engaging Men for Ending Gender-Based Violence,' hosted by #CentreinROK on the occasion of its 1st anniversary.

Read more➡️https://t.co/Jbz5WysNQu

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Increasing women in under-represented industries is not just a “women’s issue,” but an economic imperative.

More about the Seoul Gender Equality Dialogue: Breaking Gender Barriers for a Better Future of Key Industries by @UN_Women #CentreinROK 🇰🇷: https://t.co/tWxeNoEpp1

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Trailblazing women in the fields of infrastructure, technology and finance attended the 1st Seoul Gender Equality Dialogue hosted by @UN_Women's #CentreInROK 🇰🇷

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/1vZWN5SLbb

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Eun Mee Kim has been appointed as the National Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women in the Republic of Korea.

With her outstanding expertise in international development cooperation, Kim will engage in various UN Women events in Korea to raise awareness of our key areas of work.

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

“For me, the question is not if we involve men but how we involve men in ending violence against women and girls” - Gary Barker, @equimundo_org at the “Engaging Men for Ending Gender-Based Violence” forum hosted by @UN_Women's #CentreInROK.

👉 https://t.co/Fbkhc6EZzN

#16Days

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

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During the #16Days of Activism, @UN_Women's #CentreinROK hosted the forum “Engaging Men for Ending Gender-Based Violence.”

Read more 👉 https://t.co/CZwaF6yjWg

#NoExcuse

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Our Regional Director @elyassir_alia met KOICA’s Vice President, Hong Seok-hwa, and the Director of the Business Strategy Division, Oh Seong-soo, to reaffirm the Agency's vital partnership with @UN_Women in advancing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. #CentreinROK

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

On her first official visit to the Republic of Korea, our Regional Director @elyassir_alia met Lee Ki-soon, Vice Minister of Gender Equality and Family (@mogef) to discuss ROK's partnership with @UN_Women.
#CentreinROK

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Women are force multipliers in peacekeeping. 🕊️

A highlight from Major General Ingrid Gjerde highlighted at the Korea Peacekeeping Forum organized by UN Women’s #CentreinROK.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/tOUbJ6xBjM

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Jeongshim Lee, Director of our Centre of Excellence in 🇰🇷, emphasized the importance of women’s role in building peace at the Korea Peacekeeping Forum.

Learn more about the forum, co-organized by 🇰🇷 UN Women #CentreinROK ➡️ https://t.co/Q3GbnRrHeP

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

"Women peacekeepers are the key actors in performing missions by communicating with and contacting women and children at the front lines."

– Deputy Minister Heo Taekeun of @ROK_MND at the Korea Peacekeeping Forum co-organized by UN Women #CentreinROK

➡️ https://t.co/3EtyHZkPM9

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

"Ending femicide requires a long-term, sustained effort and commitment."

@UNODC's Roberto Huerta emphasized at the International Conference on Ending Gender-Related Killings of Women and Girls, co-organized by 🇰🇷 UN Women #CentreinROK.

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/ddy0b3XP65

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

📣 Happening this week!

Representatives and experts from 10 countries across #AsiaPacific are gathering in Seoul for a cross-country exchange and learning on violence against women (#VAW) prevention and the RESPECT framework.

🇰🇷 Hosted by UN Women #CentreinROK

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

🧱 Infrastructure
🖥️ Technology
🛠️ Manufacturing
💲 Finance

How can we break gender barriers and promote women's participation in these key industries?

Join the 🇰🇷 Seoul Gender Equality Dialogue organized by UN Women #CentreinROK.

📍Register by 20 Oct: https://t.co/JOiATHXT8w

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Almost 200 military officials and diplomats from 24 countries gathered in 🇰🇷 Seoul for a forum supporting women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace operations.

Read highlights ➡️ https://t.co/AFr0G5Oxoo

Organized by UN Women #CentreinROK and @ROK_MND

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Commander Tyson Nicholas is UN Women's Strategic Military Advisor.

At the start of the Women’s Military Peace Operations Course in 🇰🇷 Seoul, we spoke to Tyson on the importance of women's role in sustaining peace.

👉 https://t.co/3SZKAPO5Wi

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Our #CentreinROK 🇰🇷 is a hub for partnerships & knowledge exchange on gender equality in Asia-Pacific.

This month, we welcomed the newly appointed advisory group who will guide our work, including members from academia, private sector & civil society.

🔗 https://t.co/gUQ5MZWraE

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Just a few days left until the Korea Peacekeeping Forum!

Join us to learn more about women in peacekeeping and hear from former women peacekeepers.

Register here ⬇️ https://t.co/rZO6DMqPmt

#CentreinROK

[UN Women AsiaPacific @unwomenasia]

Mark your calendars for the Korea Peacekeeping Forum for Women's Empowerment!

🗓️ 22 Sept at 14:00 KST

Former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will join us to discuss gender equality in peacekeeping.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/VpNrMTI2XK

#CentreinROK @UNPeacekeeping