What is the work of UN Women?
What is the work of UN Women?
Grounded in the vision of equality enshrined in the UN Charter, UN Women, among other issues, works for the: elimination of discrimination against women and girls; achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security.
Is UN Women under UNDP?
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) does not provide funding to UN Women: UN Women is an independent entity.
How do I get into women’s rights?
Here are eight different ways you can help us support women’s movements across the globe and ensure the rights of all women are respected, valued and realised.
- Raise your voice.
- Volunteer.
- Start a fundraiser.
- Attend marches and protests.
- Donate to women’s movements and organisations.
- Shop smartly.
- Challenge events.
What has the UN done for women’s rights?
MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE WORLD’S WOMEN Over many decades, the UN has made significant progress in advancing gender equality, including through landmark agreements such as the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).
What has been done to stop gender inequality?
Reduce socialization by parents and other adults of girls and boys into traditional gender roles. Confront gender stereotyping by the popular and news media. Increase enforcement of existing laws against gender-based employment discrimination and against sexual harassment.
Why work at UN Women?
A leading global gender equality entity – Innovative programmes and in-depth expertise make UN Women a one-stop global centre for advancing gender equality. A brilliant and diverse community of gender equality advocates – Eighty per cent of UN Women posts are located in the field.
Is there a new recruitment system for UN Women in 2017?
Note: UN Women is launching a new recruitment system in 2017. As part of the pilot, some new vacancies will be posted to the new system. Applicants may access the new system by clicking the button below: Login instructions for internal (UN Women) candidates.
What is a UN Women personal history form?
For applications to vacancies posted on the UNDP system, a UN Women Personal History Form (P11) must be completed and attached as part of the online application in place of the CV/résumé. Loading…
What is Unun women JPO?
UN Women is one of the UN organizations that participates in the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme. The JPO programme allows young professionals to acquire hands-on experience in the development field under the sponsorship of their respective governments. Visit the JPO website for more information.
