Agency focuses on priority areas that are fundamental to women’s equality, and that can unlock progress across the board. Exists to advance women’s rights, gender equality, and the empowerment of all women and girls. As the lead United Nations entity on gender equality, shifts laws, institutions, social norms, and services to close the gender gap and build an equal world for all women and girls. Keeps the rights of women and girls at the center of global progress. Priority areas include:
- Women’s leadership and political participation
- Economic empowerment
- Ending violence against women
- Peace and security
- Humanitarian action
- Governance and national planning
- Youth and gender equality
- Women and girls with disabilities
- HIV and AIDS