Welcome to UN Women
Welcome to the UN Women UK National Committee website. We are the local representative, voice and champion for UN Women (formed in January 2011 from the amalgamation of UNIFEM and three other UN gender bodies) and support the work of UN Women in its mission for gender equality and the empowerment of women through:
- Education and awareness building
- Lobbying the government for continued support of our activities
- Public support of UN Women projects worldwide
- Raising funds to ensure ongoing project activity
Our 4 strategic goals
Helping to build peace and security
Ending Violence Against Women
Achieving equality through leadership and participation
Reducing poverty through economic empowerment
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News
Women’s Issues are Men’s Issues
April 2012 
Speaking Out this International Women’s Day!
March 2012
Michelle Bachelet on the one year anniversary of UN Women
Features
News Bulletin
UN Women UK issues a regular e-bulletin to members and supporters.
Actions
UN WOMEN UK Launch the Women’s Empowerment Principles – PRESS RELEASE
