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November 25, 2020
16 Days of Activism against Gender-based Violence
Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. In a letter addressed to Member States of the United Nations, UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka urged Heads of State/Governments worldwide to take tangible actions and express their commitments to end violence against women, on the occasion of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December)
November 24, 2020
Women Peace Builders Are Essential For Sustainable World Peace
As we commemorate the 20th anniversary of the U.N. Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), some 90 countries have crafted National Action Plans (NAPs) based on the critical framework for decision-making and sustainable solutions. Yet UN Women’s Deputy Chief, Peace and Security, Sarah Douglas says with governments’ insufficient progress on implementation, women remain largely shut out of local, national, regional, and international decision making.
Forbes
November 17, 2020
Biden Likely to Break Gender Barriers in Choice of Pentagon Head
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to take a historic step and select a woman to head the Pentagon for the first time, shattering one of the few remaining barriers to women in the department and the presidential Cabinet.
Marketwatch
November 1, 2020
Standing up for Vulnerable South Sudanese: UN Woman Police Officer of the Year
Chief Inspector Doreen Malambo, Gender Adviser at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), has won 2020 UN Woman Police Officer of the Year Award, in honour of her work supporting vulnerable groups, such as women, girls, children, and people with disabilities.
UN News
October 28, 2020
Progress Toward Gender Balance in Peacekeeping in 'Peril,' Committee Told
The United Nations' goal of getting more women to serve in peacekeeping missions in conflict zones is at risk now because of the global pandemic and an erratic approach to gender equality taken by countries before the pandemic hit, a Canadian diplomat said this week.
CBC