UN Gender Focus

Women and girls “far more vulnerable” in humanitarian crises

In a world beset by crises and disasters, women and girls are far more vulnerable than their male counterparts; that’s according to UN Women’s Humanitarian Coordinator and Deputy Director of Programmes, Daniel Seymour.

Women and girls are 2.5 times more likely to be out of school and far more likely to lose their jobs.

The UN agency is working to empower women to be more resilient in responding to a crisis.

Women’s representation in Colombia’s judicial system remains low

The number of women representing Colombia’s judiciary remains low and this, in turn, exacerbates gender inequality problems in the country. That view is expressed by Belen Sanz, Country Representative of UN Women in Colombia. She says gender stereotypes make it “extremely difficult” for women to run for office in Colombia. Andita Listyarini has been speaking to Ms Sanz about the barriers women face.