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United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women)

Description

UN Women promotes gender equality at the United Nations (UN). It develops and uphold standards and works toward creating an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and thrive.

 

Its executive board consists of 35 member countries, four contributing countries, and two members of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Development Assistance Committee (DAC).

Source(s) for Description

Adapted from United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), “About Us,” accessed in 2022, View the Website.

Office Address(es)

No. 220 East 42nd Street, New York, New York, 10017, United States
 

Mailing Address(es)

United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women, United Nations Secretariat, No. 405 East 42nd Street, New York, New York, 10017-3599, United States

Phone Number(s)

+1 646-781-4400

Fax Number(s)

+1 646-781-4444

Social Media Account(s)