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The past three decades from the 80‘s have witnessed a steadily increasing awareness of the need to empower women through measures that increase social, economic and political equity. In recognition of the importance of establishing gender equality around the world the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UNW)) was established in 1984. Thus, this study aimed to examine the contribution of the UN Women in women economic empowerment. The contribution of UNW was studied under three aspects; the nature and magnitude of UN Women contribution to women empowerment, activities being supported by UN Women and finally the extent to which UN Women support is contributing to women economic empowerment. The research used a descriptive case study design and data was collected through 20 interviews, document review and internet sources. Interview reports, document analysis findings were analyzed using content analysis method. The findings revealed that UNW does not provide money to women but it contributes to women economic empowerment through programs and activities that it does to women in various places. UN-Women focus on women who are often excluded including rural women, who are poor, illiterate, have less access to property ownership, credit, training and employment. Activities include training, advocates, studies and formation of networks of women engaged in informal cross-border trade. Finally, empowering a woman means empowering a nation, community and the entire human family. The study therefore recommends that UNW puts in more attention and find out new approaches, skills, techniques, interesting programs and further education that would draw women‘s attention even those who have never been exposed to educational programs would have a sense of wanting to concentrate more and get to explore new ideas. |
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