UNIFEM - United Nations Development Fund for Women

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UNIFEM (part of UN Women) is the women's fund at the United Nations. It provides financial and technical assistance to innovative programmes and strategies to foster women's empowerment and gender equality. read more »

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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

Young Women’s Forum at the
World Youth Conference 2010

UNIFEM (part of UN Women) organized a Young Women’s Forum on 24 August 2010 during the World Youth Conference 2010. The forum created a space for discussing the potential of young women as agents of change in accelerating their human rights and empowerment, so that they can better contribute to the development of their societies. read more lea más

Responding to the Humanitarian Emergency in Pakistan

UNIFEM (part of UN Women) works to ensure that gender concerns are fully integrated into relief and recovery operations in Pakistan, following the floods that have affected the lives and livelihoods of millions of people. read more

Nicole Kidman and UNIFEM Executive Director Visit Haiti

Nicole Kidman and UNIFEM Executive Director Stress Women’s Equality as Central for Recovery in Haiti

During a visit to Haiti that concluded 30 July, Inés Alberdi, Executive Director of UNIFEM (part of UN Women), and UNIFEM Goodwill Ambassador Nicole Kidman highlighted the urgency of addressing gender-based violence among affected populations, and stressed the critical need to support long-term initiatives that advance women’s livelihoods as part of rebuilding efforts. read more lea más et aussi

• At a Glance: Women in Haiti

• UNIFEM in Haiti

• Donate Online

UN Creates New Structure for Empowerment of Women

In an historic move, the United Nations General Assembly voted unanimously on 2 July 2010 to create a new entity to accelerate progress in meeting the needs of women and girls worldwide. read more lea más et aussi

Say NO–UNiTE to End Violence against Women

Sign the Petition
Say NO to Sexual Violence in Conflict

During conflict, women are often the ones who suffer the most and are targets of systematic sexual violence. Yet, fewer than 10 percent of the people who negotiate peace deals are women. Say NO is participating in the Global Open Day for Women and Peace. You can play a role in making women count for peace. Sign the Say NO petition today! read more

10th Anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325

October 2010 marks ten years since the passage of UN Security Council resolution 1325 on women, peace and security. The landmark resolution calls for international security institutions to address the different impacts of conflict on women and men, and to engage women fully in conflict resolution, peackeeping and peacebuilding. read more
• Global Open Day for Women and Peace
• UN Secretary-General’s Message