UN Women Deutschland

UN Women Deutschland

UN Women Deutschland e.V.

Bonn, Germany

Gender equalityHuman rightsPeace & ConflictEnvironment & ClimateTax-deductible donations
AssociationFounded 2011National reach
Profile last updated: September 20, 2026

About

Founded in 2011, UN Women Deutschland is a non-profit association based in Bonn, Germany working on gender equality, human rights, peace & conflict +2 more.

UN Women Deutschland e.V. is a registered non-profit association founded in 2011 and one of 13 national committees supporting UN Women, the United Nations entity for gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls. Based in Bonn with a branch office in Berlin, it advocates for gender equality in Germany and internationally, lobbying policymakers on issues such as parity in parliaments, violence against women, digital violence, climate and gender, and women's rights in conflicts and crises. It runs the HeForShe movement in Germany, engaging men and boys in gender equality, with ambassadors and campaigns such as Stand Up and ChangeThePunchline. The association raises donations for UN Women's international work, including gift donations and projects for girls in Malawi, and takes part in the UN Commission on the Status of Women as an ECOSOC-accredited NGO. It also publishes educational materials, reports and a HeForShe journal for public awareness.

Location

Bonn, Germany

Founded

2011

Organisation type

Association

Legal form

e.V.

Legal name

UN Women Deutschland e.V.

Registration

VR 6363 (Amtsgericht Bonn)

VAT number

DE073705019

Focus areas

gender equalitywomen's rightsHeForSheUN Womenadvocacyviolence against womenparityclimate and gender

Languages

DEEN

Causes & programmes

Causes

Gender equalityHuman rightsPeace & ConflictEnvironment & ClimateJustice & Legal aid

Works for

Women & GirlsVictims of violence

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningAwareness & educationResearchCommunity programmesVolunteer programmes

Programmes

HeForShe

Gender equality

Global solidarity movement, launched by UN Women in 2014, that mobilises men and boys to advance gender equality and counter sexism and toxic masculinity.

Stand Up

Human rights

Campaign with L'Oréal Paris against harassment and violence against women and girls in public spaces, including school workshops and work with football clubs.

ChangeThePunchline

Gender equality

Global campaign aiming to reduce tolerance for sexist humour, working with the comedy community.

African Girls Can Code Initiative

Education

Initiative strengthening girls in Africa through digital education.

Countries of operation

Germany

UN Sustainable Development Goals

SDG 1 No povertySDG 2 Zero hungerSDG 3 Good health and well-beingSDG 4 Quality educationSDG 5 Gender equalitySDG 6 Clean water and sanitationSDG 7 Affordable and clean energySDG 8 Decent work and economic growthSDG 13 Climate action

Funding & support

Funded by

Individual donations

Ways to support

DonateMonthly givingVolunteerMembershipCorporate partnershipShop

Trust

Tax-deductible donations

Credentials & affiliations

Industry memberships

UN Women National Committees

Partnerships

UN Women, L'Oréal Paris, Siemens, BMZ, Volkssolidarität Berlin e.V.

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