UNWOMEN

UNWOMEN

UN Women is the United Nations (UN) organization working towards gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls all around the world. Established in July 2010, it is headquartered in New York City and has seven liaison offices around the world. The organization was formed as a part of the UN reform agenda as a new body that focuses on and enhances the gender equality efforts put forth by the UN system. It coordinates the system’s gender-related work and monitors its progress to ensure accountability.

 

Agenda Item: 

Empowering Rural Women