We will never forget the women and girls of Afghanistan. On behalf of the @UN, @unwomenchief and @khiari_khaled — we are committed to find a way forward for women and girls to be seen and their human rights respected.
A year since the Taliban takeover in #Afghanistan.
Vast setbacks for women & girls' living standards, rights & safety.
We call on the Taliban to lift all restrictions against women & girls.
We continue to support Afghan women & amplify their voices.
https://t.co/Vx1cCAuI4D
We are extremely saddened by the tragic assassination of former Prime Minister Abe.
UN Women has lost a true friend, a champion for gender equality & the HeForShe movement. My deepest condolences to his wife, his family, the Government & people of Japan in these difficult times
What a heartwarming welcome back to Bangkok! It was so wonderful to gather with the full team after lockdowns and missions away. I am grateful to work alongside such an amazing group of people. Thank you for making me feel at home. 🙏🏾
#AfghanistanEarthquake comes at a time when increased restrictions on Afghan women and girls have amplified their needs and complicated response efforts to assist them over the past few months.
Statement concluding @unafghanistan mission to #Paktika: https://t.co/PvxnyzXkp0
We're launching a 3-year partnership with @LinkedIn to create learning, employment & entrepreneurial opportunities for women.
Starting with a career-building pilot in India, the programme will be scaled up to other Asia-Pacific countries.
https://t.co/GBrcKtd21T
When the Taliban seized power in #Afghanistan last year, the lives of activist Sara Seerat and thousands of others were upended.
Read about her bravery and how she fled with her family from Kabul to Berlin.
via @SCMPNews https://t.co/pjRGBlDowo
Congratulations #UNGA for today's historic resolution 76/269 to advance women in diplomacy, cosponsored by a record 191 delegations.
As per the resolution, we now look forward to celebrating 24 June as "International Day of Women in Diplomacy." @UN_PGA@MVPMNY@AminaJMohammed
Gender parity, both in the wider world and within the UN, remains one of the @UN Secretary-General’s top priorities.
Pleased to share the progress made on achieving equal representation to @UN_Women’s Executive Board. Only by working together can we achieve gender parity.
Congratulations Australia for including a record number of women in the new Cabinet and Ministry. @UN_Women welcomes this step toward 50-50 representation! 👏
https://t.co/VVxVQpx77S
The accelerating violations of women’s and girls’ rights and their erasure from public life are costing #Afghanistan dearly and impacting its social and economic growth.
Where women’s rights are constrained, everyone is diminished. https://t.co/5e8FbqQXyj
Congratulations @DrTedros on re-election as Director-General @WHO.
Look forward to continuing to work together to address issues arising from current crises. Let us ensure that women & girls are part of the solutions.
https://t.co/P5NUJNA8hH
A changing climate affects everyone but it’s the world’s poorest and most vulnerable, especially women and girls, who bear the brunt of these shocks.
Climate solutions must be by, and for, women.
I join @antonioguterres in his call for #ClimateAction: https://t.co/TCNWSjqX1X
UN Women condemns the killing of Palestinian-American journalist #ShireenAbuAkleh, shot on duty in the West Bank.
We echo @antonioguterres's call for an independent investigation.
Those responsible must be held accountable.
Statement by
@unwomenchief: https://t.co/TlAHsMl7vS
I urgently call on the Taliban to respect the full human rights of women and girls in #Afghanistan.
Women’s and girls’ independent freedom of movement, right to work and access to education to the highest level must be restored immediately.
https://t.co/iXRnf4mfki
UNAMA is deeply concerned with today’s announcement by the Taliban that all women must cover their faces in public, should only leave their homes in cases of necessity, & that violations will lead to the punishment of their male relatives.
Full statement: https://t.co/D7XEsmv1te
Women of Ukraine are playing a crucial role in humanitarian response.
They must be included in decision-making processes related to humanitarian efforts, peace-making and other areas that directly impact their lives. https://t.co/xJVl6WNVGq
The gender dynamics of violent extremism in the context of #COVID19 is changing. Extremists are using propaganda and online messaging to espouse misogynistic and hostile views towards women. Read our new report on risks to women's security. https://t.co/j248zOPnXF #WPSASEAN
Where crises multiply risks, women multiply solutions.
Minister @SvenjaSchulze68 and I outline why women’s leadership is imperative for sustainable development & crisis response in @devex.
#SDG5
https://t.co/RrXYZ3YuBX
Together with SRSG Pramila Patten @endrapeinwar we call for rigorous investigation of allegations of sexual violence in #Ukraine.
Justice and accountability must be ensured.
Survivors of sexual violence must be protected.
Our full statement: https://t.co/QXWMl5YbRB