UN WOMEN SWEDEN

UN Women Sweden is a Swedish non-profit organization that supports the UN's global gender equality mandate through advocacy, communication, and fundraising partnerships with the private sector. The entity operates independently from the United Nations and is registered with the Swedish Fundraising Control Board to advance women's rights globally.

• Mission: Supports efforts to stop violence against women and girls while empowering young females as agents of change for sustainable development.
• Operations: Functions as one of thirteen national committees worldwide, focusing on influencing legislation and mobilizing resources for gender equality initiatives.
• Leadership: Guided by a board including Parul Sharma, who brings extensive experience in sustainability auditing from major corporations like Sandvik AB and Stora Enso.

The organization emphasizes that women's rights are fundamental human rights essential for achieving broader societal productivity and inclusion.