Did you know that all of the major Tennis ball tournaments award equal prize money to women & men? It's the result of a hard-fought "battle of the sexes", dating back to 1973 when tennis icon Billie Jean King pushed for #equalpay for #WomenInSport! 👏👏👏

Next year will mark 30 years since the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. The #Beijing30 anniversary is an opportunity: 👉 to review progress in advancing #GenderEquality 👉 to bolster global action The original declaration: unwo.men/4BhE50TqpH0

Sport is one of the great drivers of #genderequality. #WomenInSport defy gender stereotypes & social norms, make inspiring role models & demonstrate equality.

Older women are represented in only about 10% of data on violence against women. Why older women continue to face risk of abuse ❌They are isolated when violence occurs ❌They face discrimination, which can result in their accounts being dismissed More unwo.men/rmcW50ToZaH

Women's lives are non-negotiable❗️ Women deserve the freedom to make their own choices, pursue their own dreams, and define success on their own terms. ✔️ Let's empower women to embrace their individuality, celebrate their achievements, and navigate their own paths! ✊

Productive workshop on enhancing journalists' skills in #WomenPeaceSecurity agenda, organized by UNFPA BiH with UN Women BiH & IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina under the joint 🕊️🇺🇳 United Nations Peacebuilding-supported #WPS project, aiming to elevate women's voices in 🇧🇦 & promote gender-sensitive reporting.

137 YEARS That’s how long it will take to end extreme poverty among women, if we don’t act now. Learn more in the new Gender Snapshot report from @‌UN_Women and @‌UNDESA: unwo.men/ThX150ToZG3 #GenderData #GlobalGoals

We joined Italy in Bosnia and Herzegovina in a powerful tribute to victims of gender-based violence. Together, we're raising awareness and advocating for a world free from violence against women and girls. #panchinarossa #endGBV

On #InternationalDayOfPeace🕊️, we proudly launch #12DaysForPeace campaign with Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH & 🇺🇳United Nations Peacebuilding! Over the next 12 days, through various activities in 🇧🇦 & its diplomatic missions🌍, we’ll promote peace, dialogue & remarkable peace champions! 👉bosniaherzegovina.un.org/en/279208-unit…

Globally 48 million more women face food insecurity and hunger than men. Gender norms and women’s limited access to resources still get in the way. 👉 Check the latest #GenderData in the 2024 Gender Snapshot report: unwo.men/nVCl50ToZLF #GlobalGoals

More #womeninpeacekeeping means more effective peacekeeping. We thank the women peacekeepers helping to create lasting peace. 🕊️

Nedim tirelessly works at the Center for Educational Initiatives @coistepbystepto to enhance education in 🇧🇦, believing it is crucial for building a better future for all 🎓🕊️. #12DaysOfPeace #12PeaceChampions United Nations Peacebuilding Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH UNFPA BiH UN Women BiH IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina

Through her work with NGO Lara, Radmila is a relentless advocate for #GenderEquality and the protection of women from violence, empowering them to make a meaningful impact in society 💪♀️. 🕊️#12DaysOfPeace #12PeaceChampions United Nations Peacebuilding Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH UNFPA BiH UN Women BiH IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina

Let's end the week with some #weekendmotivation!💫 #WomenInScience inspire the world with their achievements, perseverance & courage in the face of patriarchal challenges that persist in the world of #STEM.

Engaging in discussions on the essential role of the Women, Peace and Security Agenda at the Sarajevo Security Conference, UNW #WPS specialist Edita Miftari highlighted the importance of engaging women in all aspects of public life, including human security and peacebuilding. #SSC2024

Nearly 800 women die EVERY DAY from pregnancy and childbirth-related causes around the world. Women need access to medical care so they don't die from complications that are preventable or treatable. Check the 2024 Gender Snapshot report: unwo.men/SX1l50ToZNV #GenderData

📝The Regular Resources Report 2023 showcases how strategic investments drive UN Women's work for transformative change for women and girls globally. Find out more on UN Women's triple mandate in action👇 unwomen.org/sites/default/… #FundingGenderEquality

💫 Monday motivation from Martin Luther King Jr.

An awarded peacebuilder and human rights defender, founder of the globally recognized Post-Conflict Research Center (PCRC), Velma Saric advocates for a just and diverse society for all 🕊️🌎. #12DaysOfPeace #12PeaceChampions United Nations Peacebuilding Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH UNFPA BiH UN Women BiH IOM Bosnia and Herzegovina

Women are taking leadership in the sport world! 🤝