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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.
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.