Fathers in Turkey foster violence-free families and gender equality

Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2015

A ground-breaking fatherhood project in Turkey brings fathers together to discuss family issues and dynamics that lead to more equitable and non-violent households.

“When women come together to use their voices, the world has no choice but to respond” –Yuwei Lee

Date: Monday, August 24, 2015

Jewellery designer Yuwei Lee shares her story, talks about what motivated her to work with the UN Trust Fund and shares the inspiration behind her designs.

Girls kick violence with Grassroot Soccer

Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2015

UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka visits a Primary School in Khayelitsha to see the impact of a male-founded sports-based programme which fosters girls’ empowerment and addresses violence against women.

Soko and the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women join hands to support economic empowerment and safety of women and girls

Date: Monday, November 24, 2014

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women has teamed up with Soko, an ethical fashion-based social enterprise based in Kenya that is using online technology to bring beautiful and creatively designed jewelry made by artisans in Kenya to the global market.