United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM): Working for Women's Empowerment and Gender Equality

UNIFEM is the women’s fund at the United Nations. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies to foster women’s empowerment and gender equality. more  et aussi  lea más

Say NO to Violence against Women

Latest

  • 29.04.09

    UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Welcomes Australian Government Action

    UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman welcomed the Australian Government’s response to a major report by the National Council to Reduce Violence against Women and ... more 

  • 27.04.09

    Forum on the Impact of the Economic Crisis on Women Migrant Workers

    The UNIFEM East and Southeast Asia Regional Office, in cooperation with the International Labour Organization and with support from the European Commission, organized a Forum ... more 

  • 23.04.09

    Increased Funding from US Government

    As a result of the recent budget passed by the United States Congress, UNIFEM will receive much appreciated increased funding for 2009. The US ... more 

  • 22.04.09

    Strategizing for Gender Proportionate Representation in Nigeria

    In an effort to strengthen the representation of women in Nigerian politics, UNIFEM in collaboration with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Women Leadership ... more 

  • 21.04.09

    Voicing the Needs of Women and Men in Gaza: Beyond the Aftermath of the 23-Day Israeli Military Operations

    The UN Gender Task Force launched today a household survey concerning the impacts, needs and perceptions of men and women in the aftermath of ... more 

  • 21.04.09

    European Parliament calls for a Year on Zero Tolerance of Violence against Women

    Adoption of written declaration announced today / Members of Parliament sign on to Say NO campaign. The global fight to end violence against women and ... more