UN Women

An examination of UN Women’s stance on the funding of UNRWA

UN Women’s call for uninterrupted funding to UNRWA, despite serious allegations of misconduct, indicates a possible deviation from the principles of impartiality and due diligence.

By DANIELLE OFEK
05/02/2024

UN special envoy on sexual violence hears Gaza hostages' testimony

Patten visited the Hostages and Missing Families Forum on Wednesday and met with Israeli hostages who returned from Hamas captivity along with families of soldiers still in Gaza.

Kirby: Safe to assume Hamas is still weaponizing sexual violence

“Sadly I think it's safe to assume that they are still using sexual violence as a weapon," said United States National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.

Global women's organizations have failed Israeli women - opinion

In Israel 2023, there was a moment – a moment when they, the women of the world, were needed. But at that moment, our friends around the world disappeared.

By ANITA FRIEDMAN
05/12/2023

Israeli and Jewish activists take campaign for greater concern about Oct. 7 sex crimes to UN

The Israeli UN mission calling for investigations into reported sexual violence by Hamas on October 7th during a conference at the UN on Monday

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
05/12/2023

Gal Gadot calls out the global silence on Oct. 7 violence against women

Gadot called on the world to break the silence on sexual violence committed by Hamas against women and girls on October 7th and in captivity.

By WALLA!
04/12/2023

UN Women finally condemns Hamas attacks, sexual violence on October 7

Israeli FM Eli Cohen called on UN Women executive director Sima Bahaus to resign.

02/12/2023
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