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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

Message from Inés Alberdi for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

Message from Inés Alberdi for the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

“Thanks to the persistent and dedicated efforts by women’s rights activists in all parts of the world, [the issue of violence against women] is now a human rights issue, a peace and security issue, and an issue of urgent concern to both men and women.”  more

UNIFEM YouTube Channel

UNIFEM YouTube Channel

UNIFEM is pleased to announce its YouTube channel, which contains all productions undertaken or commissioned by UNIFEM HQ in the last few years, sorted thematically in playlists.  more

Say NO–UNiTE to End Violence against Women

Say NO–UNiTE to End Violence against Women

UNIFEM launched the global initiative Say NO–UNiTE to End Violence against Women on 6 November 2009 in Nairobi, Kenya. The innovative web platform will stimulate, count and showcase actions on ending violence against women.  more

30th Anniversary of CEDAW

30th Anniversary of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

The Convention turns thirty this year. To date, 186 countries have ratified the Convention, passing laws and policies that mean women’s human rights are now becoming national standards.  more

Gender Dimensions of Climate Change

Gender Dimensions of Climate Change

UNIFEM works with advocates from around the world to emphasize the gender dimensions of climate change, leading up to the adoption of a new agreement on international responses to this global threat.  more

Progress of the World's Women

Progress of the World’s Women

The 2008/2009 edition of UNIFEM’s flagship report focuses on five key areas where the need to strengthen accountability to women is urgent: politics and governance, access to public services, economic opportunities, justice, and the distribution of international assistance for development and security.  more