Theme/Women and gender issues – Page 3

Warning of Rise in Gender-Based Violence during COVID-19 Pandemic, Secretary-General Observance Message Says Policies to Tackle Root Causes, Protect Women Can End Abuse

23 Nov

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message marking the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, observed on 25 November:

Hailing Young African Women’s Transformative Vision, Deputy Secretary‑General Voices United Nations Support at Launch of Network Mentoring Programme

18 Nov

Following are UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s opening remarks at the official launch of the African Women Leaders Network Mentoring Programme, in New York today:

Nepal’s Superintendent Sangya Malla Embodies Best of United Nations, Says Secretary-General, Saluting Woman Police Officer of 2021

9 Nov

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message for the United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award ceremony today:

Nepalese Peacekeeper Serving in Democratic Republic of the Congo to Receive 2021 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year Award, 9 November

5 Nov

The United Nations Department of Peace Operations announced that Superintendent Sangya Malla of Nepal, currently serving in the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO), will be named the 2021 United Nations Woman Police Officer of the Year. Superintendent Malla will be presented the award by United Nations Secretary‑General António Guterres at a virtual ceremony on 9 November.

Young Women Need Models Who Can Inspire, Deputy Secretary-General Tells ‘Black Girl, Your Dreams Are Valid’ Leadership Forum

29 Oct

Following is the text of UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed’s video message to the Amazon Leadership Initiative’s annual Leadership Forum, “Black Girl, Your Dreams Are Valid”, today:

COVID-19 Has Led to ‘Shadow Pandemic’ of Violence against Women, Girls, Says Secretary-General, in Anniversary Message for United Nations Trust Fund

25 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ video message to the event marking the twentieth anniversary of the United Nations Trust Fund to End Violence against Women:

Citing Troubling Reversals in Women’s Rights, Secretary-General Calls on Security Council, Member States to ‘Turn the Clock Forward’ for Half of Humanity

21 Oct

Following are UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ remarks to the Security Council open debate on women, peace and security, in New York today:

Secretary-General Welcomes Focus on Participation, Addressing Eurasian Women’s Forum

13 Oct

Following is the text of UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ video message to the third Eurasian Women’s Forum, held today:

Girls Make Up Only 15 Per Cent of Science, Technology Graduates, Secretary-General Says in Observance Message, Calling for More Investment to Close Digital Gender Divide

7 Oct

Following is UN Secretary‑General António Guterres’ message for the International Day of the Girl Child, observed on 11 October:

Highlighting Underbudgeting, Glaring Inequities in Mental Health Services, Secretary-General Urges Greater Investment to Ensure Quality Care for All

4 Oct

Following is UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ message for World Health Day, observed on 10 October: