What we do

In line with its mandate, UN Women streamlines work aimed at achieving true gender equality, promoting equal opportunities for women and men, combating gender-based violence, and accelerating women’s economic empowerment.

Women’s leadership and participation in decision-making
Women’s leadership and participation in decision-making
UN Women works with the national government, civil society, and UN sister agencies as well as other international actors to promote women’s leadership and political participation in all spheres of life and address key capacity gaps.
Women, Peace, Security
Women, peace, and security
The war in Ukraine that erupted in 2014 followed by the full-scale Russian invasion in February 2022 has exacerbated pre-existing gender and intersectional inequalities and discrimination. UN Women works to enable women’s meaningful participation in solutions and decision-making, including after the war, fully involved in recovery and reconstruction and maintaining peace.
Teens against violence (Eastern Ukraine)
Ending violence against women and girls
UN Women Ukraine is working on preventing and combating gender-based violence against women and girls by supporting the development of policies aimed at eliminating violence against women and girls, enhancing access to justice for survivors, and developing knowledge and skills of women and men.
The Donetsk Women’s Congress
Women’s economic empowerment
Working with a variety of partners and with a special focus on the most excluded and discriminated groups of women, UN Women Ukraine promotes women’s ability to secure decent jobs, accumulate assets, and influence institutions and public policies determining growth and development.
MediaForShe Congress
Fighting gender stereotypes
Created by UN Women, HeForShe is a solidarity movement for gender equality that invites men and boys as allies for a more equal world. In Ukraine, HeForShe movement has been engaging men and boys in gender equality advocacy and includes more than 50 strategic partnerships with academia, the media, the private sector, and government entities.
Intergovernmental support
As part of our mandate, UN Women supports Member States in setting norms. We conduct research, and compile and provide evidence, including good practices and lessons learned, to inform intergovernmental debates and decisions. We also assist in implementing norms and standards through our country programmes.
UN system coordination
When different parts of the multilateral system act together, they can deliver greater results—and maximize the use of scarce resources. Within the UN system, UN Women is mandated to lead, promote and coordinate efforts to advance the full realization of women’s rights and opportunities.