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The United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) was established in 2010 to promote and advance the rights of women and girls. Taking a leading role in women’s empowerment, UN Women advances global gender equality standards, promotes their ratification and implementation in Member States, and supports and monitors other UN bodies to achieve these goals. In its 15-year history, UN Women has had a profound impact on the empowerment of millions of women and girls around the world.

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​Topic A: Combating technology-facilitated violence against women

The rapid development of social media has facilitated the spread and proliferation of gender-based violence against women, as users have taken advantage of anonymity to do so. Forms of sexual harassment such as sharing private photos without permission, blackmailing, and online stalking have become major threats, causing serious impacts on the psychology, identity, and even lives of victims. The causes of this problem include a lack of awareness of the seriousness, and normalization of violent acts, along with shortcomings in current protection mechanisms and self-defense knowledge. Combating technology-based gender-based violence against women is an urgent challenge that needs to be addressed.

Topic B: Addressing women's participation in the formal economy

The informal economy includes activities that are not recorded or controlled by the state, and therefore the economic value from these activities is not included in the country's GDP. Sadly, a large number of women are participating in this economy. Because of this, women's contributions to the economy have not been widely recognized, their potential for development and contribution has not reached their maximum, and gender inequality has always been a problem because they do not have a voice and a worthy position in society. Gender stereotypes, lack of economic conditions, lack of access to formal education, and shortcomings in current support mechanisms are all major systemic barriers and difficulties leading to the above problem. Participating in the formal economy not only gives female labor force legal protection but also makes them more independent in life, further strengthening the rights and position of women - something that the current informal economy cannot provide. In addition, the skills and contributions of this potential labor force also bring overall economic benefits and at the same time enhance sustainable development for society.

At HMUN 11th Session, Delegates will be tasked with developing measures to help women participate in the formal economy, thereby promoting economic benefits as well as strengthening the rights and status of women in general.

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