UN Women Asia and the Pacific

The Solomon Islands’ Ministry of Women, Youth, Children and Family Affairs (MWYCFA) convened a pivotal workshop on women, peace and security in Honiara last week, in partnership with UN Women. In what is the 25th anniversary year of the global Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, this workshop aimed to support the development of a robust second edition of the country’s National Action Plan on WPS. The WPS agenda is an established framework aimed at achieving the full and equal representation and participation of women in all levels of peace processes and security efforts. #WPSat25 #WomenPeaceSecurity Read about the workshop: https://lnkd.in/eYxiVgH5

Join exchanges and companies around the world in promoting #GenderEquality in the workplace, marketplace, and community through the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) this #IWD2025 #ForAllWomenAndGirls #RingTheBellForGenderEquality  #WEPs The World Federation of Exchanges | United Nations Global Compact | UN Women | Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs) | United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative | IFC - International Finance Corporation

"Homes were damaged [by the flooding] and overcrowded temporary shelters brought new challenges. It made me realize how disasters profoundly impact women in particular." Read more from our latest #Beijing30 #YouthBlog by Deepsikha Dangol from #Nepal. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ed6gbmQi

UN Women is deeply concerned about the continued suspension of #RadioBegum's operations in #Afghanistan, which serves as a vital medium for Afghan women to connect and learn. We urge the de facto authorities to release their staff and allow media entities to operate freely. Read more about their work: https://lnkd.in/eBfzmjNu

Young women are a powerful force for change.     UN Women and our partners are empowering youth to combat trafficking in persons for forced criminality - using a #WomenPeaceSecurity lens.  Learn more 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/euD_9Fyq  มหาวิทยาลัยแม่ฟ้าหลวง

🚨We are #hiring! We are looking for Graphic Designer (Retainer), Home based, Consultant to support our External Relations Unit. 🕛 Apply before 24/02/2025 📩 Read more & apply: https://lnkd.in/g399J3UF

Bayang's story exemplifies the power of youth-driven change in the context of climate justice and environmental activism. Bayang is determined to contribute to a more sustainable and equitable future in #China 🇨🇳. 🔗 Read more in the #Beijing30 #YouthBlog: https://lnkd.in/ecgnyUUd

Last October, we attended the #SVRIForum2024, where the Asia-Pacific's leading voices on Ending Violence Against Women joined a global exchange of ideas, evidence, and solutions. From sharing lessons on National Action Plans to tackling Technology-Facilitated Gender-based Violence, our participation highlighted the power of survivor-centered, evidence-based strategies. At the event we presented: ✨ A cross-regional learning exchange with experts from Asia and Africa, exploring National Action Plans to prevent violence. ✨ New regional guidance on integrating violence prevention into social work, developed with The ASEAN Secretariat, UNICEF, and United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). ✨ A workshop addressing Technology-Facilitated GBV, emphasizing data-driven and survivor-focused approaches. Melissa Alvarado, our Regional Programme Manager on Ending Violence against Women, said it best: “By sharing promising practices and learning from each other, we can create stronger, more effective solutions to prevent violence and support survivors worldwide." Let’s keep the conversation alive as we move toward the global #Beijing30 review, driving progress for a violence-free future. Read the full recap story here: https://lnkd.in/ec373Wdc Sexual Violence Research Initiative (SVRI)

Tourist Police officers and senior officials from across Thailand took part in a two-day workshop aimed at improving their response to sexual assault cases. Hosted at the British Embassy in Bangkok, the training focused on survivor-centered approaches, understanding trauma, and building stronger referral systems to ensure survivors receive the support they need. With expert facilitators leading role-playing exercises and interactive discussions, officers gained practical tools to handle sensitive cases with care. The training also highlighted the unique vulnerabilities of women migrant workers, ensuring police responses are inclusive and accessible to all survivors, regardless of their status. This initiative was co-organized by UN Women Asia and the Pacific the UK in Thailand and the Tourist Police Bureau with support from the European Union through the PROTECT Project and the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e7acwQit

2025 is the year For ALL women and girls. Building on the historic legacy of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (Beijing+30), in 2025 UN Women aims to mobilize all new high impact actions all around the world to accelerate gender equality as well as equal rights and opportunities for ALL women and girls.