About UN Women
Overview
UN Women is the lead United Nations entity on gender equality and the empowerment of women. We work to shift laws, institutions, and social norms to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls through partnerships with governments, civil society, and the private sector.
Mission
UN Women exists to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and the empowerment of all women and girls. As the lead United Nations entity on gender equality and secretariat of the UN Commission on the Status of Women, we shift laws, institutions, social norms, and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls.
Values
UN Women focuses on four key areas: leadership, economic empowerment, freedom from violence, and peace, security, and humanitarian action. These priorities guide their efforts to achieve gender equality and empower women and girls worldwide.
Locations
Headquartered in New York City with a global network of regional, country, multi-country, and liaison offices.
Current Openings
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