United Nations Fund for Women (UNIFEM) - Brazil

(Unverified non-profit organisation)

The United Nations Fund for Women was established in 1976. The Fund provides finance and technical assistance to foster women’s empowerment and gender equality. UNIFEM has been working through a regional office in Brazil since 1992, focusing on projects aimed at poverty reduction among women and HIV/AIDS prevention, encouraging women’s participation in government at all levels and reducing domestic violence.

Website

http://www.unifem.org.br

Year established

1992

About this organisation

Regions / countries / territories

Americas: Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Paraguay; Uruguay

Global issues

Food security and nutrition; Gender issues; Human rights