One in three women worldwide experience physical or sexual violence mostly by an intimate partner.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, emerging data and reports from those on the front lines, have shown that all types of violence against women and girls, particularly domestic violence, has intensified.
UN Women is providing up-to-date information and supporting vital programs around the world to fight the Shadow Pandemic of violence against women during COVID-19.
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“As many countries open up after COVID-19, we have a chance to create a new normal, a future without violence against women.”
Join UN Women Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman for a world free of gender-based violence.
Everybody has a role to play.
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COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker |
The COVID-19 Global Gender Response Tracker monitors policy measures enacted by governments worldwide to tackle the COVID-19 crisis, and highlights responses that have integrated a gender lens.
The tracker is co-created by UNDP and UN Women and based on publicly available information, including media coverage, official documents, and other COVID-19 policy trackers.
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UN Women USA Chapters Hold Virtual Events! |
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On August 12th, the Greater LA Chapter hosted a virtual film screening of Agents of Change, followed by a talkback with co-directors Frank Dawson and Abby Ginzberg. The lively discussion, led by filmmaker and educator Redelia Shaw, focused on activism and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, how this activism has translated into today's climate of racial injustice, and the unique role of women in progressing these movements forward.
On August 18th, they hosted “Invest Your Values: Female Financial Empowerment Workshop”,to equip women with finance knowledge, help them achieve personal goals through planning and investing, and better prepare for retirement.
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On August 12th, the Metro NY Chapter held space for a revolutionary group of corporate change agents, and over 250 virtual attendees, for its inaugural “Black & Womxn: Working In America” event.
The panel was moderated by Feminist Press executive director and publisher, Jamia Wilson; and included panelists: Minda Harts, best-selling author of “The Memo: What Women of Color Need to Know to Secure a Seat at the Table”; Michele T. Ghee, cofounder and managing partner of The Stratechic Alliance; and Raquel Willis, a Blacktransgender activist, writer, and media strategist dedicated to elevating the dignity of marginalized people, particularly Black transgender people.
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On August 13th, the Gulf Coast Chapter (GCC) hosted "Behind the Lens with Women of Color," a 90 minute Community Conversation open to members and non-members alike.
The focus of the conversation was race and gender in film in 2020.
Four filmmakers - Lenore Douglas Thomas, Alyscia Cunningham, Karen Arango, and Iman Zawahry - all past participants in the GCC's Through Women's Eyes International Film Festival (TWE) shared their perspectives with participants from all over the US.
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Annual Meeting of the Membership |
Announcing the Annual Meeting of the Membership of UN Women USA via Zoom:
Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 7:00 PM EDT
Hear from the national board and chapter leaders, learn about UN Women country programs, and network with members from around the country.
Join us as we celebrate the UN's 75th birthday, the 20th anniversary of UN Resolution 1325, and UN Women's 10th birthday!
More details will follow.
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One Woman One Vote Film Festival |
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One Woman One Vote Film Festival is a nationwide festival is a commemoration of the 19th Amendment Centennial (1920-2020) winning women the vote in the United States. These films ensure women's voices are front and center and encourage and inspire women everywhere to use their power for change.
The virtual festival runs from July 1 through November 3. For more information, click here.
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