Internally Displaced Women Have Become Agents for Change in Their Communities

UN Women with Ukrainian Women’s Fund have been supporting community mobilization for empowerment (CME) processes in Eastern Ukraine. 58 self-help groups have been formed, involving 364 women and 52 men, with 13% of these members being internally displaced persons (IDPs). IDP women in Donetsk and Luhansk regions started to identify and find solution for local gender-specific needs of most vulnerable groups. Empowered vulnerable individuals gained confidence and motivation, and advocated with…

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Violence has No Excuse

Date: Tuesday, 23 January 2018

The Public Service Announcement to raise awareness on Gender-Based Violence in Ukraine was produced in the framework of the UN Women-UNDP Joint Programme funded by the European Union and Government of Netherlands.

CEDAW Quick & Concise: The principle of state obligation

Date: Friday, 19 January 2018

The "CEDAW Quick & Concise" series explains the three main principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). This video explains the principle of State Obligation.

CEDAW Quick & Concise: Explaining the Principle of Non Discrimination

Date: Friday, 19 January 2018

The "CEDAW Quick & Concise" series explains the three main principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). This video explains the principle of Non-discrimination.

CEDAW Quick & Concise: The principle of substantive equality

Date: Friday, 19 January 2018

The "CEDAW Quick & Concise" series explains the three main principles of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). This video explains the principle of Substantive Equality.