UN Women Deutschland e.V.

UN Women Deutschland e.V. is an independent and non-profit non-governmental organization that has been committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls since its founding in 1991 as the German Committee for UNIFEM and since 2021 under its current name. As a national committee of UN Women, a unit of the United Nations, UN Women Deutschland works closely with the international organization to promote the goals of equality and empowerment of women worldwide[1][2].

The main mission of UN Women Deutschland is to promote gender equality and end violence against women. The organization believes that every woman has the right to live free from violence, poverty, and discrimination. Gender equality is seen as the key to global development from which all can benefit. These goals are pursued in close cooperation with men and women to create a fairer future for all[1][2].

UN Women Deutschland is engaged in various areas:

• Women's Rights and Equality: The organization advocates for the end of all forms of discrimination and violence against women and promotes equal participation of women in all aspects of life.
• International Project Work: Through donations and support, UN Women Deutschland enables reliable assistance in crisis situations and the empowerment of women and girls worldwide.
• Education and Training: Initiatives such as training girls and young women in information and communication technology are part of UN Women Deutschland's work.
• Sports and Equality: The organization promotes equal opportunities in sports to support gender equality[1][2].

UN Women Deutschland is deeply integrated into sustainable development and the implementation of the United Nations' Agenda 2030. Here are some of the key initiatives:

• Project "50:50 by 2030": In cooperation with the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth, a gender-equitable future is promoted and German equality policy is linked to international contexts.
• Generation Equality: UN Women Deutschland supports the "Generation Equality" movement, which addresses various aspects of equality and strives for a fairer future for all.
• International Conferences: The organization hosts conferences such as "A New Deal for Gender Equality – Building back better after the pandemic" to discuss and advance progress towards gender equality[1][2].

UN Women Deutschland stands in solidarity with women and girls in crisis situations worldwide, such as in Afghanistan, Lebanon, and Sudan. The organization calls for political action to protect women's rights and is firmly committed to combating sexual violence in conflicts. Through donations and support, the organization can continue its work and sustainably improve the lives of women and girls[1][2].

Through its comprehensive work and dedicated stance, UN Women Deutschland makes a significant contribution to achieving a fairer and more equal world.

• 1 - https://unwomen.de/un-women-deutschland/
• 2 - https://unwomen.de
• 3 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/UN_Women
• 4 - https://www.globalcompact.de/migrated_files/wAssets/docs/Menschenrechte/Publikationen/grundsaetze_zur_staerkung_der_frauen_im_unternehmen.pdf
• 5 - https://www.unwomen.org/en/about-us/about-un-women