UN Women to Further Women's Empowerment

Yesterday, UN Women announced that they will donate $10.5 million to organizations working to empower women economically and politically in Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and Central Asia.  Initial grants of $200,000 will fund initiatives that make visible improvements in achieving gender equality.

Michelle Bachelet, Executive Director for UN Women has already revealed the grant recipients within the Middle Eastern region. The grants, which will total $4.85 million, will fund fifteen organizations in Egypt, Libya, and Yemen. Increasing women's political participation and improving the usage of technology for sustainable energy are just some of the initiatives pursued by these organizations.

Ms.Bachelet has commented that this fund is imperative for overall international economic development. "At this moment of historic shane, we cannot afford to leave women out. These grants will advance women's efforts to achieve greater economic and political equality during this time of transition."

-Akshika Patel


SOURCE: UN News Centre