UN Women AsiaPacificVerified account

@unwomenasia

is the UN entity for & women’s empowerment. Tweets are from our Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific.

Bangkok
asiapacific.unwomen.org
Joined December 2012
3,373 Photos and videos Photos and videos

Tweets

You blocked @unwomenasia

Are you sure you want to view these Tweets? Viewing Tweets won't unblock @unwomenasia

  1. 3 hours ago

    Violence against women in the world of work is a human rights violation that affects women regardless of age, location, income or social status 👉 v

    7 retweets 13 likes
    Undo
  2. 6 hours ago

    Do you remember your role model while growing up? today can be the role models for looking towards their futures! v

    2 retweets 4 likes
    Undo
  3. 10 hours ago

    is a form of and a violation of human rights. Men’s crucial contributions to this momentum include examining their power and behaviour, challenging other men and making change that lasts.- Nicolas Burniat from

    1 reply . 6 retweets 16 likes
    Undo
  4. May 16

    In Philippines’ machismo culture, sexual harassment often makes a routine bus ride across town a fearful and distressing experience for and girls. 's Programme encourages youths to break the silence:

    8 retweets 6 likes
    Undo
  5. May 16

    CEDAW focuses on substantive equality & justice and reflects the philosophy of law in Islam which is built on equality, justice, love, compassion & mutual respect - S.Machl, our Representative in Indonesia at a public lecture hosted by State Islamic University Syarif Hidayatullah

    3 retweets 4 likes
    Undo
  6. May 16

    Automation, artificial intelligence, robotics and the internet, among other technological developments, have transformed the world of work, posing both challenges and opportunities for women’s economic empowerment 👉 v

    6 retweets 11 likes
    Undo
  7. May 15

    Meet beneficiaries of Women's pilot programme, supported by Benetton Group, in partnership with Bangladesh, aiming to remove gender-based violence in the sector of Bangladesh.

    4 retweets 12 likes
    Undo
  8. May 15

    Listening to women's voices in Viet Nam's energy debate is key to a greener future 🌏 More: v

    7 retweets 11 likes
    Undo
  9. May 15

    Reforms in laws are necessary for all family households, so that daughters and sons have = rights.

    4 retweets 6 likes
    Undo
  10. May 15

    Why do we continue to undervalue fathers and overburden mothers? On , hear what Goodwill Ambassador, Anne Hathaway has to say about paid parental leave:

    4 retweets 2 likes
    Undo
  11. May 15

    When women menstruate, they can ask for holiday, but the plantation officials ask them to take off their pants to prove that they are menstruating. - Helda Khasmy, Indonesia. v Find out more:

    4 retweets 4 likes
    Undo
  12. May 15

    We must protect women’s rights within families! When women migrate, in some countries they may be unable to seek work independently or to report abusive husbands or partners. v

    4 retweets 4 likes
    Undo
  13. May 15

    Which women͛'s rights pioneer is match? Take our quiz and find out! 👉 v

    1 reply . 8 likes
    Undo
  14. May 14

    On , set an example and share the load in your household. v

    1 reply . 7 retweets 5 likes
    Undo
  15. May 14

    Today is International Day of Families 👨‍👩‍👧 👨‍👨‍👧‍👦 👩‍👩‍👦! A good day to remind ourselves the importance of shared childcare responsibilities v

    1 reply . 12 retweets 11 likes
    Undo
  16. May 14

    Happy International ! No matter how big or small your family may be, let’s celebrate the love, care, and support they can provide.

    1 reply . 4 retweets 12 likes
    Undo
  17. May 14

    Let's open these boxes and break free! v

    12 retweets 15 likes
    Undo
  18. May 14

    3.3 mio hectares of 🌿🌲🌳🌴 🌲🌳🌿 disappeared in only 5 years. Especially are impacted by deforestation. v

    6 retweets 7 likes
    Undo
  19. May 14

    One survivor of domestic violence in Afghanistan from our Women’s Protection Centre tells how she was able to heal, regain her independence, and help other survivors.

    , , and 4 others
    2 replies . 40 retweets 83 likes
    Undo
  20. May 14

    Did you know? Women are over-represented among the 73 per cent of the world’s population that has partial or no access to social protection, rendering them more vulnerable to poverty and other inequalities v

    2 replies . 13 retweets 10 likes
    Undo

@unwomenasia hasn't Tweeted yet.

Loading seems to be taking a while.

Twitter may be over capacity or experiencing a momentary hiccup. Try again or visit Twitter Status for more information.

    You may also like

    ·