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On 2 December 2024, the UNOV/UNODC Gender Team and UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section hosted the Webinar “From Awareness to Action: Strengthening Multi-Stakeholder Collaboration to Prevent Femicide” in commemoration of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign.
The webinar featured expert panellists to bring together diverse perspectives to address femicide prevention. The panel discussion addressed the latest trends in gender-related killings and insights on promising practices and approaches aimed at eliminating gender-based violence, to contribute to broader advocacy and stakeholder engagement to prevent femicides. More information here.
The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that raises awareness and galvanizes action to end violence against women and girls. Spanning from 25th November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, to 10th December, International Human Rights Day, this annual campaign reminds us that a brighter, violence-free future is within our reach.
This year’s theme, “Every 10 Minutes, a Woman is Killed. #NoExcuse. UNiTE to End Violence against Women”, powerfully aligns with UNODC’s mission to build safer, more just societies.
UNOV/UNODC will join the global campaign through several events, advocacy campaigns and other initiatives. For more details about the campaign, events calendar, resources, and ways to get involved, visit our dedicated 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024 Calendar. More information here.
On 30 October 2024, UNODC and UNIDO, together with the Permanent Missions of Sweden, Finland, and Norway, hosted the 2024 Vienna Discussion Forum.
The Vienna Discussion Forum is an annual event to discuss gender equality and the empowerment of women in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals through the lens of the mandates of UNODC and UNIDO.
The 2024 edition “Why Waste It? Unlocking Opportunities for Environmental Protection and Gender Equality” explored the intersection of environmental sustainability and gender equality. The event focused on the gendered dimensions of waste trafficking and waste management, highlighting the opportunities for women’s inclusion in sustainable supply chains and the circular economy. More information here.
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY - WOMEN INVOLVED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST #ORGANIZEDCRIME - #GLOTOC
Discussion Forum on the Gendered Dimensions of Crimes that Affect the Environment (CAE)
In the framework of the International Gender Champions Initiative (IGC), UNODC and UN Women, together with the Government of Slovenia are co-hosting a Discussion Forum on the Gendered Dimensions of Crimes that Affect the Environment on 21-22 February 2024. (Read more)
Gender Award Ceremony
February 2024 - The Gender Award is a system of recognition of UNODC projects and initiatives that stand out for their work in promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Find out who the winners of the 2023 Gender Award are! (Read more)
Find out more about the work of the UNODC Gender Team, about the pillars of our work and the goals of Gender Mainstreaming.
Learn about the UNODC's commitments to Gender Equality; the Strategy for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment.
On this page you will find gender mainstreaming tools and resources, targeted to the thematic areas of the UNODC.
Find information on past and future events, conferences, campaigns, hosted or co-hosted by the UNOV/UNODC Gender Team.
