Addressing violence against Roma women

In Ukraine, negative stereotypes and prejudices against Roma remain widespread. This leads to discrimination and unfair treatment carried out by state and non-state actors. It also leads to violent attacks targeting Roma. This is especially true for Roma women, who often suffer from multiple discrimination based on multiple factors, including ethnicity, gender, social status as well as disability, age and others.

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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.