National Women Machineries in the Arab region

The Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) has developed this website for national women machineries (NWM) in the Arab region.

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Explore NWMs in the Arab region

Learn more about the work of NWMs in the region and access information and reports about policies and strategies that promote women’s issues across the region.

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About us

This platform is a one-stop shop for NWMs to access information on strategies, policies and knowledge materials relevant to advancing gender equality and women’s empowerment from across the region. The platform also provides tailored information about NWMs operating in each country in the Arab region, allowing policymakers, Government representatives and researchers to learn about NWMs, their mandates and the important work they do in advancing women’s rights.

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