about 1 year ago // Predictions for Development
The “Predictions for Global Development” series offers insight from thought leaders for the year ahead. Here is what to expect for the fight for gender equality — and in a nutshell: We must dream bigger.
over 5 years ago // Gender Equality
Girls, women, and marginalized groups are the least likely to have access to technology. This is more alarming than ever as the coronavirus pandemic moves more aspects of life online, write the leaders of UN Women and Plan International.
almost 7 years ago // Women's rights
The leaders of UN Women, UNDP, and UNFPA weigh in during the 63rd session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women.
about 10 years ago // Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
Violence against women is not acceptable, nor inevitable and it can be prevented, writes Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, undersecretary-general and executive director of U.N. Women, in this commentary to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
over 10 years ago // In partnership with UN Women
Where conflict-affected communities target women's empowerment, they experience the most rapid economic recovery and poverty reduction, writes Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, executive director of UN Women in this guest commentary.
almost 11 years ago // International Women's Day
On the occasion of Sunday's International Women's Day, U.N. Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka takes a look at the mixed progress since the 1995 Beijing Conference and asks for bold steps to accelerate change in the lives of women and girls.
over 11 years ago // Contributor: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
While much progress has been made in the past two decades, no country can claim to have achieved equality between men and women. In this guest opinion, U.N. Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka explains why it's time for the world to come together again and complete this journey.
almost 12 years ago // #SheBuilds: Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka
A new vision for empowering women and girls — and an exclusive guest commentary by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the United Nations under-secretary-general and executive director of U.N. Women.