This radio drama follows Meri’s journey as she stands for parliament for the first time in a fictional Pacific Island country, including the challenges she faces from accepted social norms and her family.

Brought to you by the European Union, UN Women and Vois Blong Mere, and produced by Pasifika Communications in Fiji, the radio drama reminds Pacific Islanders to register to vote, as well as to encourage women to stand up and have a voice in parliaments around the region. All characters in this radio series are fictional.


EPISODE 1: An unexpected offer

EPISODE 3: Conflicting concerns

This radio drama follows Meri’s journey as she stands for parliament for the first time in a fictional Pacific Island country, including the challenges she faces from accepted social norms and her family.

Brought to you by the European Union, UN Women and Vois Blong Mere, and produced by Pasifika Communications in Fiji, the radio drama reminds Pacific Islanders to register to vote, as well as to encourage women to stand up and have a voice in parliaments around the region. All characters in this radio series are fictional.


EPISODE 2: Considering the options

EPISODE 8: Beating the nerves

Monica Novillo responde a la pregunta: "¿Por qué te importan los ODS?"

Esta cuña radial fue emitida en más de 1.000 radios comerciales y en 2.800 radios comunitarias, financiadas en el marco del proyecto implementado por ONU Mujeres con el apoyo de la Cooperación Española. El proyecto, que busca avanzar en la promoción efectiva del liderazgo y representación política de las mujeres en el Departamento de Nariño, se articuló con la Alianza por la Transparencia y la Calidad de la Democracia “Nariño Decide”, cuya secretaria técnica está a cargo de PNUD, y se trabajó de forma articulada con entidades públicas como la Secretaria de Género e inclusión social de la Gobernación.

Jugar un partido con la mitad del equipo (Playing with half the team)

Nur Nahar left her home in Myanmar when she was still a child. She has lived in a refugee camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, since she was seven. She used to dream of an end to the crisis in her home country and the Rohingya people being able to return to Myanmar. But she has watched as the situation has worsened and seen greater numbers of refugees arrive.

Every day UN Women works globally to support women like Nur live better lives. Learn more at UNWomen.org

Gender Equality Stories | Nur Nahar - Myanmar

Women and young girls are disproportionately at risk of HIV because of vulnerabilities created by their unequal cultural, social and economic status.

Every day UN Women works globally to support women like Chum live better lives. Learn more at UNWomen.org.

Gender Equality Stories | Chum Sopha - Cambodia

The city of Tumaco where Mila Rodriguez lives is a hub for drug trafficking and young people are still affected by violence there, even though there is a peace agreement in Colombia. If they have no safe place to turn, young people are also more likely to get involved in violence. Mila has found a space and an outlet in the Cantadora network, a group of singers who use traditional Afro-Colombian music to promote peace and preserve their culture.

Every day UN Women works globally to support women like Mila live better lives. Learn more at UNWomen.org

Gender Equality Stories | Mila Rodriguez - Colombia

Every day, on her way to school 16 year old Dilera Mavlonova used to see girls of her age, pregnant women and those with small children carrying water. Dilera attended an advocacy course at school supported by UN Women and started to speak out about the unfair burden on women and the role they can play when it comes to the management of water.

Every day UN Women works globally to support women like Dilera live better lives. Learn more at UNWomen.org.

Gender Equality Stories | Dilera Mavlonova - Kyrgyz-Uzbek Border

Globally, at least 200 million girls and women have undergone some form of female genital mutilation. In Jaha’s home country of The Gambia, three in four girls and women of reproductive age have undergone FGM.

Everyday UN Women works globally to support women like Jaha live better lives. Learn more at UNWomen.org

Gender Equality Stories | Jaha Dukureh - The Gambia

During times of war and conflict, women are targeted with violence and intimidation. Many are forced to restart and uproot their lives because their homes have been destroyed and their livelihoods compromised. What’s more is that women are excluded from formal peace negotiations and discussions.

Everyday UN Women works globally to support women like Morina live better lives. Learn more at unwomen.org

Gender Equality Stories | Monira Hwaijeh - Syria

In some parts of Guatemala, women are expected to have babies and stay at home, while men work and make all the decisions. Oralia Ruano Lima was one of the first women in her community to start a bee-keeping business.

Gender Equality Stories | Oralia Ruano Lima - Guatemala

In Nigeria, less than six percent of women hold political positions. Lois Auta wants to change that.

Gender Equality Stories | Lois Auta - Nigeria

In 2013, Ana Vasileva became instantly famous when she published a blog post about rape culture in the Republic of North Macedonia.

Gender Equality Stories | Ana Vasileva - Macedonia

From China to Costa Rica, from Mali to Malaysia, acclaimed singers and musicians, women and men, have come together to spread a message of unity and solidarity: We are "One Woman".

Launching on International Women's Day, 8 March 2013, the song is a rallying cry that inspires listeners to join the drive for women's rights and gender equality. "One Woman" was written for UN Women, the global champion for women and girls worldwide, to celebrate its mission and work to improve women's lives around the world.

This year, International Women's Day focuses on ending violence against women — a gross human rights violation that affects up to 7 in 10 women and a top priority for UN Women. As commemorations are underway in all corners of the globe, "One Woman" reminds us that together, we can overcome violence and discrimination: "We Shall Shine!" Join us to help spread the word and enjoy this musical celebration of women worldwide.

For more information, visit http://song.unwomen.org

One Woman: A Song for UN Women

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