Videos from UN Women in Istanbul

The “Supporting Women’s Empowerment and Entry into the Workforce” project, implemented by UN Women Türkiye in partnership with the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, aims to strengthen women’s econo...

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36 women from Albania strengthened their path towards economic independence. Through business training, individual mentorship and equipment, the second “Invest in Women” initiative supported women ...

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Five young journalists from the region came together to exchange experiences, explore emerging trends in media and reflect on how journalism can amplify diverse voices, advance inclusion and streng...

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From the fields of Istog/Istok to the heart of her community, Laura Salihaj’s story reflects the resilience, skills, and hard work of rural women in Kosovo. Part of the “From Her Hands” campaign,...

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Care sustains all of us. It is the invisible engine behind every society, every economy, and every home. But the truth is: care is not shared equally. Across Europe and Central Asia, women perform...

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Cultural heritage meets women's empowerment in Türkiye. 🏛️✨ Join UN Women Regional Director for Europe and Central Asia, Belén Sanz Luque, on a recent expedition to the historic Sardis archaeologi..

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Zëra, reflektime dhe momente nga një përvojë që solli gazetarë nga Shqipëria më pranë diskutimeve botërore për median, të drejtat, demokracinë dhe barazinë. Me mbështetjen e UN Women dhe qeverisë ...

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Speech by Albanian Deputy Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Denada Seferi, for the first-ever Regional Forum on the Care Economy in Europe and Central Asia, organized on 11-12 May 2026.

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Si mund të përfitosh nga ndihma ligjore falas? Rovena Balla, avokate pranë organizatës “Të ndryshëm të barabartë” shpjegon për ndihmën ligjore falas që ofrohet për të mbijetuarat e dhunës me bazë g...

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Care is not a private burden—it is the essential infrastructure that underpins our economies and societies. 💡 Watch the highlights from the first-ever Europe and Central Asia (ECA) Care Forum 2026...

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Children’s books are often a child’s first encounter with the rules of the world. Watch how UN Women is rewriting the narrative for the next generation! 📚✨ At the 2026 Bologna Children’s Book Fair..

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Astana, 23 April 2026 — UN Women and its partners convened an event titled “Towards Inclusive Climate, Water and Mountain Governance in Central Asia: Investing in Women in the Water–Climate–Peace N...

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Ritvana Hajdari, member of the UN Youth Advisory group, spent International Women's Day with UN Women in Albania, celebrating goals for gender equality and speaking up for justice for women and girls.

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The launch of the Equality Academy project, funded by the European Union and implemented in partnership with UN Women (the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women) an...

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Насилие в отношении женщин остается одним из самых серьезных нарушений прав человека и ключевым препятствием на пути к достижению Цели устойчивого развития (ЦУР) 5 — обеспечения гендерного равенств...

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To mark International Women’s Day, the Albanian Football Federation, journalists, businesses and activists came together for a friendly mini tournament in support of women’s rights. Because equalit...

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Violence against women is one of the most severe human rights violations — and a critical barrier to achieving SDG 5 on gender equality. Yet in Europe and Central Asia, the lack of robust data on v...

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Orice persoană merită să fie plătită echitabil pentru aceeași muncă sau pentru o muncă de valoare comparabilă. Fără „dar”. Fără discriminare. Plata echitabilă înseamnă, în primul rând, mai multă s...

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Art can move us in ways words can’t. Paired with data, it becomes a bridge — turning numbers into human stories that demand to be seen and heard. “Tirek: The Threads of Her Life” brings together 1...

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The “Restoring and Strengthening Preventive and Protective Services in Response to Violence Against Women and Girls Affected by Earthquakes in Türkiye” project is co-funded by the European Union an...

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