Sport

Sport can be a very powerful tool in preventing violence against women and girls and promoting gender equality. Through its wide reach, influence, and ability to challenge how people think about gender equality, sport can play a vital role in changing attitudes, behaviors, and power dynamics that fuel violence. But sports can also be an environment for some of the most egregious cases of sexism and gender-based violence.

Sport

Climate change

Climate change amplifies existing gender inequalities and places women and girls at greater risk of violence. As climate-related disasters intensify, women and girls have become more vulnerable to sexual violence, exploitation, and human trafficking. These disasters also disrupt people’s livelihoods and access to resources, increasing the risks and threats women and girls face. Unless we tackle gender-based violence, dealing with issues caused by the climate crisis, such as reducing the impact of these shocks and helping communities adapt, will be much harder. 

Climate change

Small and mighty: An insider to grassroots organizations

Have you ever wondered what it is like inside a small women’s rights organization with a specific focus on ending violence against women and girls? Who are they? How do they work? What does a typical day look like? From running safe shelters, to providing legal aid or counseling, to leading powerful advocacy campaigns to change policies and laws to protect women’s rights, small civil society and women’s rights organizations are a critical lifeline to women and girl survivors or at risk of violence. Embark with us on an insider’s journey and hear from UN Trust Fund small grantee organizations working to improve the lives of women and girls around the world, learn about their flexibility and resourcefulness and discover how they achieve their goals.
Small and mighty: An insider to grassroots organizations
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