UN Women

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. It serves as a global champion for women and girls, working to establish and uphold international standards, and create conditions in which every woman and girl can fully realize her human rights and potential.

Key Points About UN Women:

• Founded by UN General Assembly Resolution 64/289, it merges and builds on the work of four previously separate parts of the UN system.

• Leadership includes Executive Director Sima Bahous and Deputy Executive Directors Kirsi Madi and Nyaradzayi Gumbonzvanda.

• Governance is multi-tiered and intergovernmental, ensuring representation from various UN member states.

• Programs are implemented globally—through partners including governments, NGOs, and other UN bodies—to address issues like:

  • Women’s political participation

  • Economic empowerment

  • Ending gender-based violence

  • Peace and security

  • Youth engagement

  • Disability inclusion

  • HIV and AIDS

• It also supports global efforts like the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and gender parity in the UN.

Additional Roles:

• Procurement of services and goods exceeding $176 million annually.

• Hiring of expert practitioners committed to gender equality.

• Partnerships with governments, civil society, private sector, and media.

Uganda Country Office
Plot 2 Lugogo Lane, Naguru
Off Lugogo Bypass
Kampala, UGANDA
Tel: +256 417 201 000
Website: uganda.unwomen.org