UN Women Deutschland e.V. is committed to gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. The organization promotes women's rights, international project work, and education to create a fairer future. Solidarity with women in crisis situations is central.
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:
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:
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.
