About us

UN Women is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and live up to her full potential. We are trusted partners for advocates and decision-makers from all walks of life, and a leader in the effort to achieve gender equality.

About UN Women
UN Women is the UN organization dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.
Executive Director
Ms. Sima Bahous became UN Women’s third Executive Director on 30 September 2021. A champion for women and girls, gender equality, and youth empowerment, as well as a keen advocate for quality education, poverty alleviation, and inclusive governance, Ms. Bahous brings to the position more than 35 years of leadership experience at the grassroots, national, regional, and international levels.
Country office directorate
Country office supports national governments to fulfill their gender equality commitments under the applicable national and international laws.
Guiding documents
Several international agreements guide the work of UN Women.
Accountability and transparency
UN Women is committed to transparency and independent and objective oversight to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of its operations.
Careers at UN Women
Join the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) and make an impact on gender equality. UN Women is now hiring expert practitioners for a number of assignments.
Procurement at UN Women
UN Women procures more than USD 100 million worth of services and goods each year to support its programme of work. UN Women is committed to promoting gender equality and the empowerment of women worldwide while delivering green results, with an emphasis on transparency and effectiveness.
Contact us
Pakistan Country Office Plot Number 5 to 11 Diplomatic Enclave Number 2 Sector G-5 Islamabad, PAKISTAN Tel: +92 51 2600 982, +92 51 260 0983, +92 51 260 0984