
Anna Mutavati
@annamutavati
UN Women Regional Director for East and Southern Africa.
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This week, the UN-Women Executive Board, Sweden in Zimbabwe 🇸🇪 & Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs are in Zimbabwe 🇿🇼, seeing how UN Women’s work—from safe spaces to knowledge hubs & maker spaces—is boosting women’s economic leadership, resilience & inclusive growth #ForAllWomenAndGirls.


🗣️ “Young women are not the future. They are the now. Your voices, activism, and leadership are not only relevant, but they are also essential.” — Letty Chiwara, UN Women Malawi Rep at the Young Feminist Movement elections 🇲🇼 #FeministLeadership #SDG5 #GenerationEquality




In Zimbabwe, the UN-Women Executive Board—led by Nicola Clase of SwedenUN 🇸🇪—saw how UN Women supports women’s organizations & women-led solutions—from safe markets to innovation hubs—to strengthen resilience and expand opportunities #ForAllWomenAndGirls. 🔗 unwomen.org/en/news-storie…


How can the media and gender equality advocates unite to amplify the voices of women and girls? Association of Media Women in Kenya is proud to partner with UN Women Africa, Kenya Editors’ Guild and Nalafem for the Generation Equality Media Forum in #Kenya. This landmark event will connect media professionals


Bias for action must be initiated and working with women to shape the narrative is paramount to advancing #genderequality. Here's Anna Mutavati's reflection from her opening remarks at the Media Forum.


As the youngest United Nations agency, UN Women was created to meet today's demands. We're delivering for half of humanity. #GenderEquality isn’t just our mission. It’s who we are. See our highlights from 2024 - 2025: unwo.men/sLrm50Waavw



As we closed the annual session of our UN-Women Executive Board, we thanked Member States for their steadfast resolve and leadership. Together we move forward—with clarity, courage and a shared purpose to deliver #ForAllWomenAndGirls. Sima Bahous’s full remarks unwo.men/Oypv50WcxON


When the United Nations was founded 80 years ago, women had few rights, little representation, and no formal role in global power. We've come far, but #GenderEquality isn't a reality. Our “Legacy of Gender Equality” exhibit calls us to break barriers #ForAllWomenAndGirls.



Taking care of yourself and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important, especially during times of difficulty and stress. 🍎 Eat well 🧘♀️ Prioritize your mental health 🏃♀️ Stay active World Health Organization (WHO) shares more tips as #SelfCare Month begins: who.int/health-topics/…


In 1945, a small group of women helped shape the United Nations, making the Charter the 1st international agreement to recognize gender equality as a human right. While women still face barriers to equality today, they continue demanding their rights, building a more just world for all.




Liberia, 5th country to sign the #AUEVAWGConvention, a step closer to #RatifyAUCEVAWG! Today, on the sidelines of the AU #MYCM in Malabo (🇬🇶), Hon. Charlyne A. Taylor, Assistant Minister Ministry of Foreign Affairs- Liberia 🇱🇷 for Africa & Asia, signed the Convention with commitment to ratify it.


UNW Rep Jennet Kem met with Dr. Justin Nsengiyumva, Deputy Governor of Central Bank of Rwanda to strengthen partnership for advancing women’s financial inclusion. From financial literacy to full rollout of the #WEFinanceCode, both pledged joint action for a gender-responsive, inclusive system.



Honoring the remarkable legacy of Hon. #PhoebeAsiyo. We acknowledge her contributions to advancing gender equality and women's empowerment. Championing a more equitable future for all.💪 State Department for Gender Affairs - Kenya State Department for Diaspora Affairs | Kenya UN Women Picture: Daily Nation
