Fifteen Years, Fifteen Facts: Challenges and solutions for gender equality
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenJul 01, 2025(News )UN Women marks its 15th anniversary by calling for bold action and push forward for gender equality.
USD 420 billion annual shortfall blocking gender equality in developing countries.
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenJun 30, 2025(Press Release )Chronic underfunding, weak tracking systems, and unfair financial rules are stalling progress on gender equality. UN Women calls for urgent, sustained investment to close the gap and deliver on equality commitments.
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.
For ALL Women and Girls: Saron Mesele on bridging the digital gender gap.
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenJun 09, 2025(Interview )#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.
Humanitarian funding cuts threaten women’s rights: What’s at stake and how to help.
Stories & Blogs UN-WomenMay 13, 2025(Article )UN Women’s latest research shows that half of women’s rights and women-led organizations in countries affected by humanitarian crisis may shut down within six months due to global funding cuts, with catastrophic impact on women and families in most need.
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.
Event Report: The Launch of the Second Edition of the Model African Union in Japan.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaApr 28, 2025(News )The Model African Union (MAU) conference in Japan is designed to facilitate dialogue and mutual understanding between students from Africa and Japan.
Strengthening Global Partnerships to Power Africa’s Startup Revolution: timbuktoo at the World Bank Spring Meetings 2025.
Stories & Blogs UNDP – AfricaApr 25, 2025(Press Release )Held under the theme “Strengthening Global Partnerships for Advancing African Startups,” the event brought together an influential mix of global financial leaders, investors, policymakers, and entrepreneurs with the goal to explore how blended finance and
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.