UN Women Deutschland
UN Women Deutschland e.V.
Bonn, Germany
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.
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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.
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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UN Women, L'Oréal Paris, Siemens, BMZ, Volkssolidarität Berlin e.V.
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