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Joint Statement on 25 Years of United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) 1325: Delivering on the Promise of Women’s Leadership for Peace and Security in Somalia

Addressing conflicts and improving safety and security in Somalia requires women’s increased participation in peace processes and in the security sector while also building on achievements so far

Open Day on Women, Peace and Security BACKGROUND: Somalia has shown steadfast commitment to the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda through the adoption of national and local action plans aligned with UNSCR 1325 and is now developing its second National Action Plan. Long before the Resolution’s adoption, Somali women…

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    • Angel Musiime (centre), a local parish chief and peace mediator in Kyegegwa Town Council, speaks with UN Women personnel about her work in the community (Photo: UN Women/Solomon Tumwesigye)
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From Resolution 1325 to real change: Women in Uganda building peace from the ground up

Across Uganda, women peacebuilders are localizing the global Women, Peace and Security agenda: mediating conflicts, countering violent extremism and promoting equality for women and girls

Can a four-page document, negotiated in conference rooms and signed by people in suits, really influence the everyday lives of women and girls? On 31 October 2000, world leaders at the United Nations Security Council adopted a resolution that recognized how women and girls are impacted by conflict. Moreover, it…

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Women at the Frontlines of Peace: Malawi’s Quiet Revolution

In villages once torn by land disputes, political tensions, and gender-based violence, women are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for men—mediators, advocates, and leaders in peacebuilding

In the heart of southern Malawi, a quiet revolution is unfolding. In villages once torn by land disputes, political tensions, and gender-based violence, women are stepping into roles traditionally reserved for men—mediators, advocates, and leaders in peacebuilding. Their efforts, supported by the Women’s Peace and Humanitarian Fund (WPHF) through UN…

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Civil Society and Gender Advocates Strengthen Coordination and Advocacy for Women’s Political Participation in Liberia

Over the course of the workshop, participants examined barriers to women’s participation in politics and explored strategies for promoting women’s equal participation in politics

Over 40 participants from civil society organizations (CSOs), women’s rights groups, gender advocates, the National Elections Commission (NEC), the Women’s Legislative Caucus, and the Law Reform Commission and the Ministry of Gender and Social Protection have completed a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening coordination and advocacy for increased women’s…

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United Nation (UN) Women statement for the International Day of Rural Women, 15 October 2025

For generations, women in rural settings have driven collective movements for change:mobilizing communities, influencing policies, and championing vital issues such as climate justice

On this International Day of Rural Women, we call for bold action to advance the equality, rights, and empowerment of women and girls living in rural settings. Every day, they feed communities, protect the environment, and power sustainable development. Investing in them is both an act of justice and a…

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Advancing Inclusive Humanitarian Response Through Women's Organizations in Somalia

Opening the meeting, SoDMA Commissioner Mohamud Moallim stressed the urgency of mobilizing local solutions to Somalia’s humanitarian challenges

Somalia continues to grapple with overlapping humanitarian crises, including conflict, drought, and mass displacement, leaving millions in urgent need of assistance. In response, the Somalia Humanitarian Country Team endorsed the establishment of the Gender in Humanitarian Action (GiHA) Working Group in February 2024. Chaired by the Somalia Disaster Management Agency…

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Sudan - A New Beginning: Rebuilding Through Resilience and Kindness

By investing in community resilience, UN Women and its partners are ensuring that recovery is rooted in empowerment—and that no one is left behind

With the support of the Government of Japan, UN Women Sudan—in partnership with the Sudanese Coalition for Education for All (SCEFA)—distributed 2,500 dignity kits and 3,275 kitchen utensil sets to displaced women and girls in Red Sea and Gedaref States. These kits not only meet urgent needs but also support women’s…

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Empowered to Empower: Building Women Resilience amid conflict and displacement in Sudan

According to the latest reports, over 24 million people are acutely food insecure, and more than 638,000 are experiencing extreme levels of hunger, with insufficient access to food for survival

Sudan’s ongoing crisis has displaced millions and disrupted livelihoods across the country. But through the support of the Government of Japan, a UN Women project in partnership with SCEFA is helping women reclaim their dignity—not only by offering skills training, but by empowering them to empower others. In Red Sea…

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Empowering Young Women in the Digital Age: The 2025 Leadership Conference and Competition

The program aimed not only to build competencies but also to empower participants to thrive as leaders in the digital economy

UN Women Ethiopia, in partnership with the Ministry of Women and Social Affairs and Safe Light Initiative, has organized a two-week capacity-building program for over 150 young women. The program aims to help bridge the gender digital divide and increase women’s participation in ICT and leadership draws participants from Addis…

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Tanzania Launches its First National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security

The four-year TNAP provides a strategic framework to ensure women’s full, equal and meaningful participation in peace processes, conflict prevention, humanitarian response and post-conflict recovery

In a significant step towards advancing gender equality and reinforcing national peacebuilding efforts, the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania, in collaboration with UN Women and national stakeholders, officially launched its first National Action Plan (TNAP) on Women, Peace and Security on 19 August 2025 at the Peace and…