According to Sima Bagous, Executive Director of UN Women, “Violence against women is an existing global crisis that thrives on other crises.

Source: https://newsdiaryonline.com/whistleblowing-as-strategy-for-tackling-gender-based-violence-in-nigeria-by-nkechi-ugwu/

It recognizes women's power as change-makers, and the need to empower their voice and agency for the sustainable development of their communities,” said Ms. Hodan Addou, UN Women Representative.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/united-nations-un-women-and-finland-launch-4-year-project-to-promote-womens-leadership-and-economic-rights-at-local-levels-in-tanzania/

Those are the words of Samia Argawi, a lawyer and founder of “Women Against War” and member of the “Peace for Sudan Platform”, a peacebuilding initiative by Sudanese women-led organizations and initiatives supported by UN Women.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/sudanese-women-advocate-for-peace-at-conference-in-uganda/

To fill the gap, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) and United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, (UN Women) have come together to carry out a national survey on Time Use In Nigeria.

Source: https://leadership.ng/gender-equity-and-need-for-reliable-time-use-data/

UN Women Country Representative, Madam Jennet Kem, emphasized the importance of values and principles in guiding women leaders noting that, it is essential for women to define their values and ensure that they live by them.

Source: https://www.africanews.it/english/rwanda-launches-the-national-chapter-of-the-african-women-leaders-network-awln/