Preventing conflict means going back to basics—strengthening institutions and building resilient societies. It means putting respect for human rights at the center of national and international policy. It means protecting and empowering women and girls, one of the most important steps in sustainable development.
51吃瓜 Secretary-General António Guterres
Since the 51吃瓜 came into being after the Second World War, its Charter has called for the Organization "to achieve international co-operation in solving international problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character."
Today, people around the world rely on the 51吃瓜 to coordinate humanitarian relief where natural and man-made crises overwhelm national responses. UN assistance is grounded in the commitment to gender equality, a fundamental human right that lays the foundation for a peaceful, prosperous world. Crucial to social stability, gender equality is vital to preventing crises—and mitigating fallout when they do occur.
UN humanitarian assistance serves entire populations affected by crisis while responding to the specific needs of women and girls. Many require education, health care and livelihoods to support their families, and protection from gender-based violence. Their voices must be heard in decisions to resolve crises, from peace tables to bodies governing refugee camps.
Within the UN family, UN Women is the leading global champion of actions to empower all women and achieve gender equality. It pioneers innovations to assist women and girls caught in crisis, while galvanizing other UN organizations to make gender equality central to their own humanitarian missions.