UN Women Executive Director and EESC President sign landmark declaration to advance global gender equality during HLPF in New York.
Stories & Blogs UN WomenJul 23, 2025(Statement )The Declaration reaffirms both institutions’ shared and unwavering commitment to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls across the globe.
From waste to wealth: circular economy as a catalyst for jobs and sustainability.
Stories & Blogs StatementJul 17, 2025(Statement )“The science is clear. Our economies can no longer rely on the relentless extraction, use and waste of natural resources” said H.E. Mr. Lok Bahadur Thapa, Vice-President of ECOSOC.
Kenya’s Digital Leap for a Fairer Future.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGJun 25, 2025(Story )Kenya is quickly emerging as one of Africa’s digital frontrunners, with technology driving innovation, service delivery, and economic growth across the country.
Empowering Ghana’s Entrepreneurs: Building a Digital Future for Women and Youth-Led MSMEs
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 30, 2025(Story )While MSMEs contribute significantly to the economy, making up 92 percent of businesses in the country, their potential remains stifled by systemic barriers.
A Wake-up Call for Disability Inclusion: UN Deputy Chief's Message at the Global Disability Summit
Stories & Blogs UNSDGApr 02, 2025(Announcement )When persons with disabilities can fully participate in society, societies are stronger.
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Empowering Future Generations.
Stories & Blogs UNSDGFeb 11, 2025(Speech )Remarks made by the UN Secretary-General at the AI Action Summit 2025.
Deputy Secretary-General’s Message at the International Conference on Women, Peace and Security
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 28, 2024(Announcement )“Peace and security decision-making is overwhelmingly dominated by men today” Amina J Mohammed.
Two billion women and girls worldwide lack access to any form of social protection, UN Women report shows.
Stories & Blogs UN WomenOct 15, 2024(Press Release )Women are lagging behind on measures such as unemployment benefits, pensions, or healthcare worldwide.
New Frontiers: Zambia embraces digital transformation
Stories & Blogs UNSDGOct 10, 2024(News )Zambia has embarked on a transformative journey towards a digital future, making significant strides in recent years.
Sudan humanitarian crisis has catastrophic impact for women and girls, with two-fold increase of gender-based violence.
Stories & Blogs UN WomenSep 27, 2024(Press Release )New UN Women report highlights the disproportionate impacts of the escalating conflict for Sudanese women and girls, including the 5.8 million who are internally displaced.