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E-mail Fraud Alert

It has come to the attention of UNIFEM that fraudulent e-mail messages have been circulating the Internet. The messages, allegedly from UNIFEM or UNIFEM staff members, state falsely that recipients have been selected to receive money awards from UNIFEM and ask recipients for their personal and bank account information.

Please note that UNIFEM does not provide money awards to individuals nor does it request personal or banking information through e-mail messages. Such messages are “phishing scams” designed to steal recipients’ identities and money. We urge recipients not to reply to them — please report and forward them to

Haiti Earthquake

Outgoing Chilean President to Work with UNIFEM to Advocate for Haitian Women’s Needs

President Michelle Bachelet of Chile will play a leading role in advocating with donors and actors involved in international cooperation to include the voices and perspectives of Haitian women in recovery efforts. more

Call for Funds to Provide Shelter and Services for Women in Haiti

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Afghanistan, The London Conference

Afghan Women Are Central to Achieving Peace, Say Activists

In the lead-up to the 28 January London Conference on Afghanistan hosted by the UK Government, four prominent Afghan women human rights defenders released their recommendations on security and governance priorities for their country. more

Online Discussion – Women in Power and Decision-Making

Online Discussion
Women in Power and Decision-Making

UNIFEM is pleased to announce a month-long online discussion on “Women in Power and Decision-Making.” It is part of a series of UN online discussions hosted by WomenWatch, dedicated to the fifteen-year review of the implementation of the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. more

Say NO–UNiTE to End Violence against Women

Say NO–UNiTE to End Violence against Women

UNIFEM’s Say NO initiative is a global platform for advocacy and action, engaging participants from all walks of life to prevent and address violence against women. It contributes towards the objectives of the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s campaign, UNiTE to End Violence against Women, through social mobilization. more

Fund for Gender Equality

Fund for Gender Equality

The UNIFEM-managed Fund for Gender Equality announced in January 2010 its initial allocation of more than US$9 million to 27 initiatives in 26 countries. The grants fall into the Fund’s Catalytic Grant category — one of two types of grants aimed to accelerate the efforts of initiatives on the ground.

Press Release

Full List of Grantees