Feb 2017 - Apr 2018

Several of the research institutes of the United Nations University (UNU) have conducted research projects on EVAW. The UNU World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) has explored the effects of conflict-induced displacement on gender norms in Turkey, finding an increased tolerance towards domestic violence among women who were forced to migrate.

In 2017, UN Volunteers hosted by UN Women supported communications and public advocacy of gender equality among communities.

As per its Strategic Framework 2018-21, UNV supports members states in developing policies that promote volunteerism and volunteer action. Emphasis is put on mainstreaming gender into these policies and legislation.

As per its Strategic Framework 2018-21, UNV supports members states in developing legislation that promote volunteerism and volunteer action. Emphasis is put on mainstreaming gender into these policies and legislation.

UN Volunteers are an important component of capacity on the ground in the global pursuit of gender equality. The gender ratio of UN Volunteers improved from 43% female in 2015 to 47% female in 2017.

On International Women’s Day, 8 March, the United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH), in collaboration with the UN Country Team through its Gender Theme Group and the European Commission, organised a forum on the theme “Towards Women’s Health and Rights: Leaving No One Behind” in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Amongst other issues, the forum addressed gender-based violence and the different forms of violence faced by girls and women across their lifespan.