UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women marks 20 years with event in Amsterdam

Date: Sunday, April 24, 2016

On 25 April, the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women (UN Trust Fund), administered by UN Women on behalf of the UN System, will kick off celebrations of its 20th year of grant-making with an Amsterdam-based event at The College Hotel.

UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women issues annual Call for Proposals

Date: Tuesday, April 5, 2016

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women invites civil society organizations and governments to apply for funding through the 20th grant cycle (2016). The deadline for submitting concept notes is 4 May 2016, 23:59 EDT (GMT–4).

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.