Annual Report2012

UN WomenUK National Committee Annual Report Contents

Message from Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women

2

President’s Report 3

Review of the year: Partnering for the future

4

Corporate engagement 4

UK launch of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

5

International Work 5

Global National Committees Summit 5

Supporting UN Women’s International Programmes

6

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women

6

The African Young Women Leadership Program (AYWLP)

6

Women’s economic empowerment in Cambodia

7

News From around the UK

8

UN Women UK National Committee Financial Statement

10

Treasurer’s Report 10

Statement of Financial Activities 12

Board of Trustees 16

UN WomenUK National Committee Annual Report Contents

Message from Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women

2

President’s Report 3

Review of the year: Partnering for the future

4

Corporate engagement 4

UK launch of UN Women’s Empowerment Principles

5

International Work 5

Global National Committees Summit 5

Supporting UN Women’s International Programmes

6

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women

6

The African Young Women Leadership Program (AYWLP)

6

Women’s economic empowerment in Cambodia

7

News From around the UK

8

UN Women UK National Committee Financial Statement

10

Treasurer’s Report 10

Statement of Financial Activities 12

Board of Trustees 16

In 2012, we successfully launched the Women’s Empowerment Principles to the group and began a series of corporate events that will continue to grow in 2013. We look forward to increasing membership in the coming years and building activity with our members.

We would like to thank Brand Consultancy Appetite for their pro-bono support in brand and communications materials.

Civil societyUN Women UKNC is keen to work with civil society partners to promote the aims of gender equality. Our role within the UK NGO community, particularly at the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW), is developing. Because of our unique access to UN Women, the GEO requested we work closely with others to form a UK NGO Liaison Group to support the Government position at CSW 56 and to act as a communications conduit with UK NGOs, with the co-chairs, as part of the wider NGO Liaison Group. The strength of the NGO community in the UK also helps to increase our influence amongst our peers worldwide.

Our activities and focus with each of our stakeholder groups enables us to build a strong base of support for UN Women’s aims and objectives.

The increase in activities in 2012 has been possible with the tireless work of our volunteers, trustees and pro bono partners – and I thank you all for your wonderful and ongoing contribution to UN Women UKNC. We have supplemented this with freelance support on a part time basis in administration and communications and you will have seen their contribution through the ongoing updates on our website and increased communications through our newsletter and digital outputs.

Our membersWe have enjoyed an increase in membership numbers in 2012, illustrating the growing awareness of UN Women and the important work undertaken through our regional organisations. This has allowed us to benefit from new ideas and has increased our base of enthusiastic and talented volunteers. Innovative branch events have ensured that members can network whilst developing an understanding of gender issues internationally and domestically.

Investment in website development and the e-newsletter has enhanced our online presence to keep our members in touch with the latest news.

President’s ReportUK National Committee for UN Women

Our key objective in the UK continues to be to build awareness, understanding and support for UN Women activities and programmes. Over the last year, our focus has been on building stronger relations with our four key audience groups: our members, Government and parliamentarians, corporate partners and civil society in order to deliver greater support to UN Women.

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Government engagementThis year has seen considerable focus on building political support for UN Women through both formal and informal activities. The purpose of achieving this is three fold: to influence and encourage the Government to maintain funding for UN Women following the Multilateral Aid Review in April 2013; to work with the Government to create a collaborative platform for gender equality issues; and to influence policy and long term commitment.

We are doing this through discussion, debate and thought leadership in support of UN Women projects. Specifically, in 2012, we helped to re-establish the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for UN Women, which offers us the opportunity to raise awareness of key issues. For example, the APPG convened an expert briefing on India for MPs following the high profile Delhi rape case. We have enhanced our relationship with both Ministers and key government officials at the Department for International Development (DfID) and the Government Equalities Office (GEO), enabling us to put UN Women on the agenda within Parliament and gathering cross party support and discussion amongst parliamentarians.

We would like to thank Public Affairs Consultancy Hume Brophy for their pro bono support this year.

Corporate partners The corporate sector has been a new focus for UN Women UKNC. This group is of great importance, not only because of the influence and leadership shown, but also because of the impact our corporate partners can have both here in the UK and around the world. A new Corporate Advisory Group has been established to enhance understanding of the issues, share best practice and deliver support for UN Women programmes around the world. This committee has already enlisted members from the financial, manufacturing, mining, business services and retail sectors. Jan Grasty

Dear Friends,

When UN Women was created in 2011, the international community sent a strong message that gender equality and the empowerment of women are global priorities. Today, thanks to people like you, we are making real progress.

We took a big step forward in March when the UN Commission on the Status of Women reached an historic agreement to end violence against women. To turn these words into action, UN Women is working with governments, UN Women National Committees, and other partners to end impunity, ensure justice, provide services to survivors, and prevent violence by advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

UN Women is supporting 85 countries to end violence against women, 71 countries to advance women’s leadership and political participation, 67 countries to enhance women’s economic opportunities, 27 countries to increase women’s participation in peace talks and peace-building and recovery, and 65 countries for gender responsive planning and budgeting.

In 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, women gained seats in seven UN-Women supported national elections. UN Women’s support helped leverage over $1.5 billion additional funding in national budgets for gender equality. And UN Women supported training of women mediators and deployed sexual and gender-based crimes investigators to the UN Commission of Inquiry for Libya and Syria resulting in documentation of conflict-related crimes against women.

UN Women is working with partners to make cities safer for women and girls, to provide an online resource for women’s economic empowerment, to strengthen national data collection and analysis on the status of women, and to advance women’s rights and access to justice. We are also supporting the roll-out of the UN System-Wide Action Plan on Gender to promote accountability for gender equality and the empowerment of women across the United Nations.

With a presence in 75 countries, UN Women counts on National Committees to support our universal mandate through strong advocacy, programmes and partnership building. We count on National Committees to convey our messages, increase support for gender equality and women’s empowerment, raise visibility of results, and increase resources made available by governments, foundations, the private sector and the public. Promoting women’s rights and equal opportunity is not only the right thing to do; it is the smart thing to do for social cohesion, political stability, inclusive economic growth, and lasting peace and sustainability.

I extend my deep appreciation to National Committees and their membership for the support provided to UN Women. I look forward to continued partnership and encourage you to continue to raise your voices high for gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Warm regards,

Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women

In 2012, we successfully launched the Women’s Empowerment Principles to the group and began a series of corporate events that will continue to grow in 2013. We look forward to increasing membership in the coming years and building activity with our members.

We would like to thank Brand Consultancy Appetite for their pro-bono support in brand and communications materials.

Civil societyUN Women UKNC is keen to work with civil society partners to promote the aims of gender equality. Our role within the UK NGO community, particularly at the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW), is developing. Because of our unique access to UN Women, the GEO requested we work closely with others to form a UK NGO Liaison Group to support the Government position at CSW 56 and to act as a communications conduit with UK NGOs, with the co-chairs, as part of the wider NGO Liaison Group. The strength of the NGO community in the UK also helps to increase our influence amongst our peers worldwide.

Our activities and focus with each of our stakeholder groups enables us to build a strong base of support for UN Women’s aims and objectives.

The increase in activities in 2012 has been possible with the tireless work of our volunteers, trustees and pro bono partners – and I thank you all for your wonderful and ongoing contribution to UN Women UKNC. We have supplemented this with freelance support on a part time basis in administration and communications and you will have seen their contribution through the ongoing updates on our website and increased communications through our newsletter and digital outputs.

Our membersWe have enjoyed an increase in membership numbers in 2012, illustrating the growing awareness of UN Women and the important work undertaken through our regional organisations. This has allowed us to benefit from new ideas and has increased our base of enthusiastic and talented volunteers. Innovative branch events have ensured that members can network whilst developing an understanding of gender issues internationally and domestically.

Investment in website development and the e-newsletter has enhanced our online presence to keep our members in touch with the latest news.

President’s ReportUK National Committee for UN Women

Our key objective in the UK continues to be to build awareness, understanding and support for UN Women activities and programmes. Over the last year, our focus has been on building stronger relations with our four key audience groups: our members, Government and parliamentarians, corporate partners and civil society in order to deliver greater support to UN Women.

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Government engagementThis year has seen considerable focus on building political support for UN Women through both formal and informal activities. The purpose of achieving this is three fold: to influence and encourage the Government to maintain funding for UN Women following the Multilateral Aid Review in April 2013; to work with the Government to create a collaborative platform for gender equality issues; and to influence policy and long term commitment.

We are doing this through discussion, debate and thought leadership in support of UN Women projects. Specifically, in 2012, we helped to re-establish the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for UN Women, which offers us the opportunity to raise awareness of key issues. For example, the APPG convened an expert briefing on India for MPs following the high profile Delhi rape case. We have enhanced our relationship with both Ministers and key government officials at the Department for International Development (DfID) and the Government Equalities Office (GEO), enabling us to put UN Women on the agenda within Parliament and gathering cross party support and discussion amongst parliamentarians.

We would like to thank Public Affairs Consultancy Hume Brophy for their pro bono support this year.

Corporate partners The corporate sector has been a new focus for UN Women UKNC. This group is of great importance, not only because of the influence and leadership shown, but also because of the impact our corporate partners can have both here in the UK and around the world. A new Corporate Advisory Group has been established to enhance understanding of the issues, share best practice and deliver support for UN Women programmes around the world. This committee has already enlisted members from the financial, manufacturing, mining, business services and retail sectors. Jan Grasty

Dear Friends,

When UN Women was created in 2011, the international community sent a strong message that gender equality and the empowerment of women are global priorities. Today, thanks to people like you, we are making real progress.

We took a big step forward in March when the UN Commission on the Status of Women reached an historic agreement to end violence against women. To turn these words into action, UN Women is working with governments, UN Women National Committees, and other partners to end impunity, ensure justice, provide services to survivors, and prevent violence by advancing gender equality and the empowerment of women and girls.

UN Women is supporting 85 countries to end violence against women, 71 countries to advance women’s leadership and political participation, 67 countries to enhance women’s economic opportunities, 27 countries to increase women’s participation in peace talks and peace-building and recovery, and 65 countries for gender responsive planning and budgeting.

In 2012 and the first quarter of 2013, women gained seats in seven UN-Women supported national elections. UN Women’s support helped leverage over $1.5 billion additional funding in national budgets for gender equality. And UN Women supported training of women mediators and deployed sexual and gender-based crimes investigators to the UN Commission of Inquiry for Libya and Syria resulting in documentation of conflict-related crimes against women.

UN Women is working with partners to make cities safer for women and girls, to provide an online resource for women’s economic empowerment, to strengthen national data collection and analysis on the status of women, and to advance women’s rights and access to justice. We are also supporting the roll-out of the UN System-Wide Action Plan on Gender to promote accountability for gender equality and the empowerment of women across the United Nations.

With a presence in 75 countries, UN Women counts on National Committees to support our universal mandate through strong advocacy, programmes and partnership building. We count on National Committees to convey our messages, increase support for gender equality and women’s empowerment, raise visibility of results, and increase resources made available by governments, foundations, the private sector and the public. Promoting women’s rights and equal opportunity is not only the right thing to do; it is the smart thing to do for social cohesion, political stability, inclusive economic growth, and lasting peace and sustainability.

I extend my deep appreciation to National Committees and their membership for the support provided to UN Women. I look forward to continued partnership and encourage you to continue to raise your voices high for gender equality and the empowerment of women.

Warm regards,

Lakshmi Puri, Acting Head of UN Women

Corporate engagment There is considerable interest in the corporate sector about the work of UN Women and in particular its stated ambitions to affect the equality of opportunity of working women.

The corporate sector has an important role to play both in supporting equal opportunities for women in the workplace and in giving a corporate lead to ensure fair and equal treatment of women around the world, setting an example for the wider society in which it operates.

In this way, the corporate sector is in a position of influence to implement many of UN Women’s policies and ambitions and to support UN Women programmes that relate to their corporate strategic aims within operational territories. UN Women champions the Women’s Empowerment Principles which provide ethical guidelines to help corporations to incorporate these principles in the workplace.

In November 2011, the Corporate Advisory Group was formed by a group of like-minded companies interested in supporting the work of UN Women and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. Since that time, other companies have joined and have indicated specific interest in establishing best practice in gender equality policy and practice, matching global reach though involvement of local volunteers with local projects and embedding the Women’s Empowerment Principles. We look forward to increasing membership and an active agenda in the coming years.

“I know from my own experience that there is no limit to what women can do.”

Review of the yearPartnering for the future

UK launch of UN Women’s Empowerment PrinciplesOn 30th April 2012, the Women’s Empowerment Principles – the first global corporate code of conduct focused exclusively on empowering, advancing and investing in women worldwide – was launched in the UK to an audience of industry leaders, diversity champions and media.

The UK launch event was hosted by BNP Paribas and chaired by Dr Heather McGregor, Director of Taylor Bennett and columnist for the Financial Times. UN Women UKNC President, Jan Grasty introduced the seven principles as a joint initiative between UN Women and the UN Global Compact offering businesses of all sizes a set of practical guidelines to empower women in the workplace for the benefit of the overall workforce and the economy. Robert Swannell, Chairman of Marks & Spencer and member of the 30% Club, spoke about the importance, to business performance and culture, of having women represented in the boardroom. Other speakers included Elisabeth Karako, BNP Paribas Global Head of Diversity, Marie Sigsworth, Aviva Group Corporate Responsibility Director and Baroness Northover the Government’s House of Lord’s Spokesperson on International Development, who gave her perspective on women’s contribution to the global economy.

Cynthia Carroll, CEO of Anglo American Mining, became the first to sign the Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles at the UK launch, with more pledging to become signatories.

International workThe President represented the board at the World Summit Rio +20 which provided a global focus for sustainable development and the role of women and girls in any future goals that replace the Millennium Development Goals post-2015. At the Rio+20 Conference, world leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments, the private sector, NGOs and

other groups, came together to shape how we can reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection on an ever more crowded planet to get to a more sustainable future.

As part of the post-2015 development agenda, UN Women proposes a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment that is grounded in human rights and tackles unequal power relations. UN Women UKNC is part of the UK’s post-2015 working group and will take part in the discussions to shape the global development agenda in 2013 and beyond.

Global National Committees Summit - London 2012Twice a year the 18 National Committees for UN Women meet to hear a briefing from UN Women staff and to exchange best practice, ideas and contacts to build on this unique global network – once at the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York and again six months later at the invitation of one of the National Committees.

In 2012 The UKNC hosted the largest ever delegation of over 30 international representatives to London for a five-day packed programme of expert briefings, workshops and hospitality. Organised by the trustees and members, we discussed key issues facing UN Women around the world, best practice solutions and new opportunities. Workshops and plenary sessions included updates from the various national committees, plus outside speakers.

We would like to thank all participants for a successful conference, including our corporate sponsors and guests who gave their time and support to provide expert content and hospitality.

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Michelle Bachelet, UN Women launch, 24 February 2011

Michelle Bachelet speaking at Rio+20

Corporate engagment There is considerable interest in the corporate sector about the work of UN Women and in particular its stated ambitions to affect the equality of opportunity of working women.

The corporate sector has an important role to play both in supporting equal opportunities for women in the workplace and in giving a corporate lead to ensure fair and equal treatment of women around the world, setting an example for the wider society in which it operates.

In this way, the corporate sector is in a position of influence to implement many of UN Women’s policies and ambitions and to support UN Women programmes that relate to their corporate strategic aims within operational territories. UN Women champions the Women’s Empowerment Principles which provide ethical guidelines to help corporations to incorporate these principles in the workplace.

In November 2011, the Corporate Advisory Group was formed by a group of like-minded companies interested in supporting the work of UN Women and exploring opportunities for future collaboration. Since that time, other companies have joined and have indicated specific interest in establishing best practice in gender equality policy and practice, matching global reach though involvement of local volunteers with local projects and embedding the Women’s Empowerment Principles. We look forward to increasing membership and an active agenda in the coming years.

“I know from my own experience that there is no limit to what women can do.”

Review of the yearPartnering for the future

UK launch of UN Women’s Empowerment PrinciplesOn 30th April 2012, the Women’s Empowerment Principles – the first global corporate code of conduct focused exclusively on empowering, advancing and investing in women worldwide – was launched in the UK to an audience of industry leaders, diversity champions and media.

The UK launch event was hosted by BNP Paribas and chaired by Dr Heather McGregor, Director of Taylor Bennett and columnist for the Financial Times. UN Women UKNC President, Jan Grasty introduced the seven principles as a joint initiative between UN Women and the UN Global Compact offering businesses of all sizes a set of practical guidelines to empower women in the workplace for the benefit of the overall workforce and the economy. Robert Swannell, Chairman of Marks & Spencer and member of the 30% Club, spoke about the importance, to business performance and culture, of having women represented in the boardroom. Other speakers included Elisabeth Karako, BNP Paribas Global Head of Diversity, Marie Sigsworth, Aviva Group Corporate Responsibility Director and Baroness Northover the Government’s House of Lord’s Spokesperson on International Development, who gave her perspective on women’s contribution to the global economy.

Cynthia Carroll, CEO of Anglo American Mining, became the first to sign the Statement of Support for the Women’s Empowerment Principles at the UK launch, with more pledging to become signatories.

International workThe President represented the board at the World Summit Rio +20 which provided a global focus for sustainable development and the role of women and girls in any future goals that replace the Millennium Development Goals post-2015. At the Rio+20 Conference, world leaders, along with thousands of participants from governments, the private sector, NGOs and

other groups, came together to shape how we can reduce poverty, advance social equity and ensure environmental protection on an ever more crowded planet to get to a more sustainable future.

As part of the post-2015 development agenda, UN Women proposes a stand-alone goal to achieve gender equality, women’s rights and women’s empowerment that is grounded in human rights and tackles unequal power relations. UN Women UKNC is part of the UK’s post-2015 working group and will take part in the discussions to shape the global development agenda in 2013 and beyond.

Global National Committees Summit - London 2012Twice a year the 18 National Committees for UN Women meet to hear a briefing from UN Women staff and to exchange best practice, ideas and contacts to build on this unique global network – once at the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) in New York and again six months later at the invitation of one of the National Committees.

In 2012 The UKNC hosted the largest ever delegation of over 30 international representatives to London for a five-day packed programme of expert briefings, workshops and hospitality. Organised by the trustees and members, we discussed key issues facing UN Women around the world, best practice solutions and new opportunities. Workshops and plenary sessions included updates from the various national committees, plus outside speakers.

We would like to thank all participants for a successful conference, including our corporate sponsors and guests who gave their time and support to provide expert content and hospitality.

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Michelle Bachelet, UN Women launch, 24 February 2011

Michelle Bachelet speaking at Rio+20

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against WomenThis initiative is a testimony to the growing awareness that violence against women and girls is neither inevitable nor acceptable. The UN Trust Fund is a leading global grant-making mechanism exclusively dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms. It supports effective initiatives that demonstrate that violence against women and girls can be systematically addressed, reduced and, with persistence, eliminated.

To date, the UN Trust Fund has delivered more than USD 86 million to 351 initiatives in 128 countries and territories. Established by UN General Assembly in 1996 and administered by UN Women on behalf of the UN system, the UN Trust Fund works with non-governmental organizations, governments and UN country teams to: prevent violence against women and girls; expand the access of women and girl survivors of violence to services; strengthen the implementation of laws, policies and action plans on violence against women and girls.

“Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls do not sit back. Act.”

Supporting UN Women’sInternational Programmes

The UKNC has been active in fundraising for three UN Women projects: the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women; a women’s economic empowerment programme in Cambodia; and a young women’s leadership programme across Africa.

The African Young Women Leadership Program (AYWLP) AYWLP is a 4-year UN Women initiative that started in 2010. Its aim is to contribute to the empowerment of young women in Africa by offering them opportunities to develop their professional skills and become agents of change. Implementing partners include local and regional women’s organisations, relevant governmental institutions and other UN agencies.

The donations from UKNC will specifically support the AYWLP ‘ELeWa: Emerging leaders to Watch’ programme. ELeWa, a Kiswahili word meaning ‘to cultivate a deeper understanding’, is a programme aimed at developng understanding, capacity and opportunities of talented and motivated young African women as a long term strategy to promote their leadership and participation in all spheres of life. The practical support that will be offered through ELaWa includes induction courses, professional training and supervision, mentorship and networking opportunities.

Violence against women and girls worldwide• 3 million girls a year are thought to be

at risk from genital mutilation (FGM).

• Women aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria, according to World Bank data.

• Up to 70 per cent of women experience violence in their lifetime.

• Between 40 and 50 per cent of women in European Union countries experience unwanted sexual advancements, physical contact or other forms of sexual harassment at their workplace.

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Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary General

Women’s economic empowerment in CambodiaDonations from the UKNC support the UN Women Cambodia Office in a two-year initiative begun in 2012, aimed at improving the bamboo handicraft industry to enhance women’s economic empowerment. It is also being supported by our colleagues in the UN Women National Committees in Japan and Singapore and our involvement will help to ensure that the project can meet its objectives.

Eighty per cent of the population in Cambodia lives in rural areas where there is very high unemployment. Traditional attitudes result in barriers to women’s education and training , limiting job opportunities. Many are forced to migrate to find work far from their family and community. The evidence, however, is that where women are supported in taking on income generating activities in their communities, they can build sustainable businesses and generate economic stability.

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Women’s representation in leadership around the world:• Today, 28 countries have reached

or surpassed the 30 per cent mark for women’s representation in parliament, putting women in the driving seat to forge further change.

• At 51 per cent, the level of women’s parliamentary representation in Rwanda is the highest in the world.

• Increases in women’s representation in parliaments worldwide have often been followed by legal reform to expand women’s rights and access to justice.

• Women average 27 per cent of judges worldwide. Serbia, Rwanda, Slovenia, Canada and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have the highest proportion of women judges.

Working with local partners, UN Women is supporting around 300 households in Kampong Chhnang province to develop the bamboo handicrafts industry. The majority of producers are women and the focus is on enhancing business management skills, improving productivity and quality control, and developing marketing potential. It is hoped that links between producer groups and buyers will be improved so that the women will have better access to both local and international markets.

Women’s economic status globally:• Women constitute half of humankind

and 40% of the global workforce..

• ILO evidence from 83 developed and developing countries shows that women earn between 10 and 30 per cent less than men.

• Time use studies in 30 developed and developing countries show that despite women’s increasing labour force participation, they devote more time than men to housework and childcare, with differences ranging from about 50% more in Cambodia and Sweden to about 3 times more in Italy and 6 times more in Iraq. But in no country do women spend as much time as men in market work.

• In 2010, women accounted for just below 12 per cent of board members in the largest publicly listed companies in the European Union, and for just over 3 per cent of board chairs.

Women from the Kampong Chhnang province with their bamboo handicrafts.

Women at ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’ campaign event in Faridpur, Bangladesh organised by a UN Women- funded network.

The UN Trust Fund to End Violence against WomenThis initiative is a testimony to the growing awareness that violence against women and girls is neither inevitable nor acceptable. The UN Trust Fund is a leading global grant-making mechanism exclusively dedicated to addressing violence against women and girls in all its forms. It supports effective initiatives that demonstrate that violence against women and girls can be systematically addressed, reduced and, with persistence, eliminated.

To date, the UN Trust Fund has delivered more than USD 86 million to 351 initiatives in 128 countries and territories. Established by UN General Assembly in 1996 and administered by UN Women on behalf of the UN system, the UN Trust Fund works with non-governmental organizations, governments and UN country teams to: prevent violence against women and girls; expand the access of women and girl survivors of violence to services; strengthen the implementation of laws, policies and action plans on violence against women and girls.

“Break the silence. When you witness violence against women and girls do not sit back. Act.”

Supporting UN Women’sInternational Programmes

The UKNC has been active in fundraising for three UN Women projects: the UN Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women; a women’s economic empowerment programme in Cambodia; and a young women’s leadership programme across Africa.

The African Young Women Leadership Program (AYWLP) AYWLP is a 4-year UN Women initiative that started in 2010. Its aim is to contribute to the empowerment of young women in Africa by offering them opportunities to develop their professional skills and become agents of change. Implementing partners include local and regional women’s organisations, relevant governmental institutions and other UN agencies.

The donations from UKNC will specifically support the AYWLP ‘ELeWa: Emerging leaders to Watch’ programme. ELeWa, a Kiswahili word meaning ‘to cultivate a deeper understanding’, is a programme aimed at developng understanding, capacity and opportunities of talented and motivated young African women as a long term strategy to promote their leadership and participation in all spheres of life. The practical support that will be offered through ELaWa includes induction courses, professional training and supervision, mentorship and networking opportunities.

Violence against women and girls worldwide• 3 million girls a year are thought to be

at risk from genital mutilation (FGM).

• Women aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria, according to World Bank data.

• Up to 70 per cent of women experience violence in their lifetime.

• Between 40 and 50 per cent of women in European Union countries experience unwanted sexual advancements, physical contact or other forms of sexual harassment at their workplace.

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Ban Ki-moon UN Secretary General

Women’s economic empowerment in CambodiaDonations from the UKNC support the UN Women Cambodia Office in a two-year initiative begun in 2012, aimed at improving the bamboo handicraft industry to enhance women’s economic empowerment. It is also being supported by our colleagues in the UN Women National Committees in Japan and Singapore and our involvement will help to ensure that the project can meet its objectives.

Eighty per cent of the population in Cambodia lives in rural areas where there is very high unemployment. Traditional attitudes result in barriers to women’s education and training , limiting job opportunities. Many are forced to migrate to find work far from their family and community. The evidence, however, is that where women are supported in taking on income generating activities in their communities, they can build sustainable businesses and generate economic stability.

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Women’s representation in leadership around the world:• Today, 28 countries have reached

or surpassed the 30 per cent mark for women’s representation in parliament, putting women in the driving seat to forge further change.

• At 51 per cent, the level of women’s parliamentary representation in Rwanda is the highest in the world.

• Increases in women’s representation in parliaments worldwide have often been followed by legal reform to expand women’s rights and access to justice.

• Women average 27 per cent of judges worldwide. Serbia, Rwanda, Slovenia, Canada and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia have the highest proportion of women judges.

Working with local partners, UN Women is supporting around 300 households in Kampong Chhnang province to develop the bamboo handicrafts industry. The majority of producers are women and the focus is on enhancing business management skills, improving productivity and quality control, and developing marketing potential. It is hoped that links between producer groups and buyers will be improved so that the women will have better access to both local and international markets.

Women’s economic status globally:• Women constitute half of humankind

and 40% of the global workforce..

• ILO evidence from 83 developed and developing countries shows that women earn between 10 and 30 per cent less than men.

• Time use studies in 30 developed and developing countries show that despite women’s increasing labour force participation, they devote more time than men to housework and childcare, with differences ranging from about 50% more in Cambodia and Sweden to about 3 times more in Italy and 6 times more in Iraq. But in no country do women spend as much time as men in market work.

• In 2010, women accounted for just below 12 per cent of board members in the largest publicly listed companies in the European Union, and for just over 3 per cent of board chairs.

Women from the Kampong Chhnang province with their bamboo handicrafts.

Women at ‘16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence’ campaign event in Faridpur, Bangladesh organised by a UN Women- funded network.

“Achieving women’s equality is a fundamental human right and a social and economic imperative.”

LondonThrough its events this year, the London branch raised £7,144 for UN Women programmes, split between the UN Women Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and an economic empowerment project in Cambodia. Over the year, the branch engaged new and existing members through its ‘brunch’ event series which among other issues considered women’s equality in Afghanistan, trafficking of women and the Olympics, women’s property and inheritance rights in Uganda, women in Palestine, and forced marriage. The branch enjoyed the pro bono support of the Frances Taylor Buildings in the Temple and Barclays Wealth for this event series.

A special event was held in the Houses of Parliament hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to celebrate the second anniversary of UN Women and engage new members. The Education Programme Officer delivered two education programmes this year about UN Women at Saatchi and Saatchi and is planning to run further dates in the coming year.

The branch enjoys the contribution of a committed team of members taking it from strength to strength. Over the coming year, the planned events programme will include partnerships with the Gay Women’s Network and International Policing. The programme will cover a wide range of issues including minority ethnic women and disability, UK overseas policing aimed at promoting peace and stability and increasing the number of women in the police to bring about change, female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage.

NewsFrom around the UK

Northern Ireland2012 continued to be a transition year for the two branches in Northern Ireland and the focus over the year was on raising awareness of the work of UN Women, increasing the membership and strengthening our links with other NGO’s.

In September, the Coleraine Branch organised a drop-in event for women in a community centre on a housing estate which had featured rather negatively on a recent BBC documentary. The event, which was designed to give voice to young women, included a music workshop, a presentation on health and body image, a presentation by Women’s Aid on protecting our community and safe guarding the vulnerable and a display by local Soroptimists featuring the issue of Human Trafficking. A highlight of the event was a class of girls from a local school who came with their teacher to hear the presentation about the work of UN Women. The Deputy Mayor and a local Councillor were also present and, after the presentation the Deputy Mayor spoke to the girls about the importance of women becoming involved in decision-making. The event received excellent coverage in the local newspapers. During 2013 the two branches in Northern Ireland will join together to strengthen their approach.

ScotlandDuring the year the Scottish branch decided to dissolve in the short-term. The previous Scottish Committee will be working to reconvene the branch in 2013, to plan a programme of activities and ensure a greater impact.

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Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General

Our year in numbers£10 million UK Government contribution to UN Women in 2012.

2,600 followers on Twitter at the end of 2012.

89new members in 2012.

22percent increase in overall contribution to UN Women.

£25,000contributed by 5 new corporate sponsors.

Pictures: Around the UK in 2012.

“Achieving women’s equality is a fundamental human right and a social and economic imperative.”

LondonThrough its events this year, the London branch raised £7,144 for UN Women programmes, split between the UN Women Trust Fund to End Violence Against Women and an economic empowerment project in Cambodia. Over the year, the branch engaged new and existing members through its ‘brunch’ event series which among other issues considered women’s equality in Afghanistan, trafficking of women and the Olympics, women’s property and inheritance rights in Uganda, women in Palestine, and forced marriage. The branch enjoyed the pro bono support of the Frances Taylor Buildings in the Temple and Barclays Wealth for this event series.

A special event was held in the Houses of Parliament hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to celebrate the second anniversary of UN Women and engage new members. The Education Programme Officer delivered two education programmes this year about UN Women at Saatchi and Saatchi and is planning to run further dates in the coming year.

The branch enjoys the contribution of a committed team of members taking it from strength to strength. Over the coming year, the planned events programme will include partnerships with the Gay Women’s Network and International Policing. The programme will cover a wide range of issues including minority ethnic women and disability, UK overseas policing aimed at promoting peace and stability and increasing the number of women in the police to bring about change, female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage.

NewsFrom around the UK

Northern Ireland2012 continued to be a transition year for the two branches in Northern Ireland and the focus over the year was on raising awareness of the work of UN Women, increasing the membership and strengthening our links with other NGO’s.

In September, the Coleraine Branch organised a drop-in event for women in a community centre on a housing estate which had featured rather negatively on a recent BBC documentary. The event, which was designed to give voice to young women, included a music workshop, a presentation on health and body image, a presentation by Women’s Aid on protecting our community and safe guarding the vulnerable and a display by local Soroptimists featuring the issue of Human Trafficking. A highlight of the event was a class of girls from a local school who came with their teacher to hear the presentation about the work of UN Women. The Deputy Mayor and a local Councillor were also present and, after the presentation the Deputy Mayor spoke to the girls about the importance of women becoming involved in decision-making. The event received excellent coverage in the local newspapers. During 2013 the two branches in Northern Ireland will join together to strengthen their approach.

ScotlandDuring the year the Scottish branch decided to dissolve in the short-term. The previous Scottish Committee will be working to reconvene the branch in 2013, to plan a programme of activities and ensure a greater impact.

98

Ban Ki-moon, UN Secretary General

Our year in numbers£10 million UK Government contribution to UN Women in 2012.

2,600 followers on Twitter at the end of 2012.

89new members in 2012.

22percent increase in overall contribution to UN Women.

£25,000contributed by 5 new corporate sponsors.

Pictures: Around the UK in 2012.

Treasurer’s ReportUN Women UKNC has generated increased activity in a number of key areas in 2012. During 2012 membership subscriptions from individuals grew by 7% to £7,990. In addition, as a result of a concerted effort to grow revenue from corporate members we were successful in recruiting a further five corporate members which generated £25,000 of income during the year. The growth in corporate members is welcome from a revenue perspective and the opportunity they represent to communicate UN Women’s goals to a wider audience.

The UK National Committee was also grateful to receive a donation of £40,000 from a charitable foundation with the specific objective of funding the future development of the NC’s fund raising and operational capabilities.

Governance costs have increased by £4,494, mainly travel costs, which reflects the increased activity by board members. Other notable items of expenditure include £4,896 hosting the Global Conference of UN Women National Committees. Expenditure on membership support grew to £10,355 reflecting our efforts to improve communications with individual and corporate members.

Our overall contribution in 2012 to UN Women grew by 22 per cent to £15,000.

Expenditure £47,809

Fund to UN Women: £15,000

Events, fundraising and administratiom: £14,712

Governance: £13,201

Global National Committees Conference: £4,896

Income: £92,856

Individual membership and donations: £52,776

Corporate membership: £25,000

Events programme: £12,513

Other: £2,567

UN Women UK National Committee Financial Statement

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Independent Examiner’s ReportI report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2012 which are set out on pages 12 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and ExaminerThe charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that the charity is exempt from audit under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act).

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act);

• to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners diction 43(7)(b) of the Act; and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s ReportMy work was conducted in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.

It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s StatementIn connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

- to keep accounting record in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirement of the 1993 Act. have not been met ; or

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Ardeshir Laloui FAIA Independent Examiner

30 Cypress Avenue Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1HN

Treasurer’s ReportUN Women UKNC has generated increased activity in a number of key areas in 2012. During 2012 membership subscriptions from individuals grew by 7% to £7,990. In addition, as a result of a concerted effort to grow revenue from corporate members we were successful in recruiting a further five corporate members which generated £25,000 of income during the year. The growth in corporate members is welcome from a revenue perspective and the opportunity they represent to communicate UN Women’s goals to a wider audience.

The UK National Committee was also grateful to receive a donation of £40,000 from a charitable foundation with the specific objective of funding the future development of the NC’s fund raising and operational capabilities.

Governance costs have increased by £4,494, mainly travel costs, which reflects the increased activity by board members. Other notable items of expenditure include £4,896 hosting the Global Conference of UN Women National Committees. Expenditure on membership support grew to £10,355 reflecting our efforts to improve communications with individual and corporate members.

Our overall contribution in 2012 to UN Women grew by 22 per cent to £15,000.

Expenditure £47,809

Fund to UN Women: £15,000

Events, fundraising and administratiom: £14,712

Governance: £13,201

Global National Committees Conference: £4,896

Income: £92,856

Individual membership and donations: £52,776

Corporate membership: £25,000

Events programme: £12,513

Other: £2,567

UN Women UK National Committee Financial Statement

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Independent Examiner’s ReportI report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2012 which are set out on pages 12 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and ExaminerThe charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that the charity is exempt from audit under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act).

It is my responsibility to:

• examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) of the 1993 Act);

• to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners diction 43(7)(b) of the Act; and

• to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s ReportMy work was conducted in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records.

It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedure undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s StatementIn connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

1. which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

- to keep accounting record in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and

- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirement of the 1993 Act. have not been met ; or

2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Ardeshir Laloui FAIA Independent Examiner

30 Cypress Avenue Welwyn Garden City Hertfordshire AL7 1HN

Incoming Resources Note UnrestrictedFund (£)

RestrictedFund (£)

Total (£) 2011 (£)

Voluntary Income 1 77,076 700 77,776 31,097 Activities for generating funds

2 12,513 - 12,513 4,317

Inland Revenue Gift Aid 2,505 - 2,505 352

Bank Interest 62 - 62 45

Other Income - - - -

Total Incoming Resources 92,156 700 92,856 35,811

Statement of Financial Activities for the period 1st January to 31st

December 2012

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2012

Approved by the trustees on 31st May 2013 and signed on their behalf by Michael Hayden, Trustee and Treasurer.

Resources Expanded

Charitable Activities 3 14,300 700 15,000 12,300

Governance costs 4 13,201 - 13,201 8,707

Exceptional costs 5 4,896 - 4,896 16,890

Other resources expended

6 14,712 - 14,712 8,990

Total Resources Expenses 47,109 700 47,809 46,887

Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources

45,047 - 45,047 (11,076)

Balance Brought Forward As at 1st January 2012

22,069 - 22,069 33,145

Balance Carried Forward As at 31st December 2012

67,116 - 67,116 22,069

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Fixed Assets Note (£) 2011 (£)

Tangible Assets - -

Current Assets

Debtors and prepaid expenses

7 73 828

Cash at bank 8 77,043 21,793

Total Current Assets 77,116 22,621

Liabilities: Amounts falling due within one year

Creditors and accruals 9 10,000 552

Total Assets less current liabilities

67,116 22,069

Represented by

Restricted Fund - -

Unrestricted Fund 67,116 22,069

Total 67,116 22,069

Incoming Resources Note UnrestrictedFund (£)

RestrictedFund (£)

Total (£) 2011 (£)

Voluntary Income 1 77,076 700 77,776 31,097 Activities for generating funds

2 12,513 - 12,513 4,317

Inland Revenue Gift Aid 2,505 - 2,505 352

Bank Interest 62 - 62 45

Other Income - - - -

Total Incoming Resources 92,156 700 92,856 35,811

Statement of Financial Activities for the period 1st January to 31st

December 2012

Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2012

Approved by the trustees on 31st May 2013 and signed on their behalf by Michael Hayden, Trustee and Treasurer.

Resources Expanded

Charitable Activities 3 14,300 700 15,000 12,300

Governance costs 4 13,201 - 13,201 8,707

Exceptional costs 5 4,896 - 4,896 16,890

Other resources expended

6 14,712 - 14,712 8,990

Total Resources Expenses 47,109 700 47,809 46,887

Net Incoming (Outgoing) Resources

45,047 - 45,047 (11,076)

Balance Brought Forward As at 1st January 2012

22,069 - 22,069 33,145

Balance Carried Forward As at 31st December 2012

67,116 - 67,116 22,069

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Fixed Assets Note (£) 2011 (£)

Tangible Assets - -

Current Assets

Debtors and prepaid expenses

7 73 828

Cash at bank 8 77,043 21,793

Total Current Assets 77,116 22,621

Liabilities: Amounts falling due within one year

Creditors and accruals 9 10,000 552

Total Assets less current liabilities

67,116 22,069

Represented by

Restricted Fund - -

Unrestricted Fund 67,116 22,069

Total 67,116 22,069

Notes to the accounts

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1. Voluntary income UnrestrictedFund (£)

RestrictedFund (£)

Total (£) 2011 (£)

Subscriptions and Capitations 5,810 - 5,810 5,005

Branch Subscriptions & Support

2,180 - 2,180 2,465

Corporate Membership 25,000 - 25,000 5,000

General Donations 4,086 700 4,786 18,627

Donations for the development of UN Women UKNC

40,000 - 40,000 -

Total Voluntary income 77,076 700 77,776 31,097

2. Activities for generating funds

Events, Seminars & AGMs 12,513 4,317

3. Charitable activities

Funds to UN Women NY 14,300 700 15,000 12,300

4. Governance costs

Travel and subsistence (Board) 9,377 3,406

Less: Specific donation to cover conference costs

(2,852) -

6,525 3,406

Office and Room Rent 2,878 2,400

Postage, Phone, Stationery and Software 1,815 1,697

Printing and Design 866 60

Insurance 558 520

Bank Charges 294 244

Subscriptions & Donations 265 380

Total Governance costs 13,201 8,707

5. Exceptional costs (£) 2011 (£)

Public events arranged around visit of Under-Secretary- General and Executive Director of UN Women

- 10,890

Website design costs - 6,000

Global Committees Conference 4,896 -

Total Exceptional Costs 4,896 16,890

6. Other resources expended

Event, Seminars and AGMs Costs 73 646

Fundraising charges 3,720 2,812

Membership support 10,355 5,172

Website maintenance 564 360

Total other resources expended 14,712 8,990

8. Cash at bank

Bank Account current (CAF) 71,621 12,895

Bank Account London Branch 3,554 4,880

Bank Account N. Ireland Branch 1,497 1,708

Bank Account Wales Branch - 1,691

Bank Account Yorkshire Branch - 350

Building Society Edinburgh Branch 371 269

Total cash at bank 77,043 21,793

9. Creditors and accruals

Accruals 10,000 552

Creditors - -

Total creditors and accruals 10,000 552

7. Debtors and prepaid expenses

Other Debtors 73 828

Notes to the accounts

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1. Voluntary income UnrestrictedFund (£)

RestrictedFund (£)

Total (£) 2011 (£)

Subscriptions and Capitations 5,810 - 5,810 5,005

Branch Subscriptions & Support

2,180 - 2,180 2,465

Corporate Membership 25,000 - 25,000 5,000

General Donations 4,086 700 4,786 18,627

Donations for the development of UN Women UKNC

40,000 - 40,000 -

Total Voluntary income 77,076 700 77,776 31,097

2. Activities for generating funds

Events, Seminars & AGMs 12,513 4,317

3. Charitable activities

Funds to UN Women NY 14,300 700 15,000 12,300

4. Governance costs

Travel and subsistence (Board) 9,377 3,406

Less: Specific donation to cover conference costs

(2,852) -

6,525 3,406

Office and Room Rent 2,878 2,400

Postage, Phone, Stationery and Software 1,815 1,697

Printing and Design 866 60

Insurance 558 520

Bank Charges 294 244

Subscriptions & Donations 265 380

Total Governance costs 13,201 8,707

5. Exceptional costs (£) 2011 (£)

Public events arranged around visit of Under-Secretary- General and Executive Director of UN Women

- 10,890

Website design costs - 6,000

Global Committees Conference 4,896 -

Total Exceptional Costs 4,896 16,890

6. Other resources expended

Event, Seminars and AGMs Costs 73 646

Fundraising charges 3,720 2,812

Membership support 10,355 5,172

Website maintenance 564 360

Total other resources expended 14,712 8,990

8. Cash at bank

Bank Account current (CAF) 71,621 12,895

Bank Account London Branch 3,554 4,880

Bank Account N. Ireland Branch 1,497 1,708

Bank Account Wales Branch - 1,691

Bank Account Yorkshire Branch - 350

Building Society Edinburgh Branch 371 269

Total cash at bank 77,043 21,793

9. Creditors and accruals

Accruals 10,000 552

Creditors - -

Total creditors and accruals 10,000 552

7. Debtors and prepaid expenses

Other Debtors 73 828

Board of Trustees2011/12

PresidentJan Grasty

Vice PresidentMatthew Cadbury (until September 2012)

TreasurerMichael Hayden

SecretaryVacant

Pam Broomfield (until September 2012)

Kathryn Colvin CVO

Janet Cooper

Jan Floyd Douglass

Uzma Hamid-Dizier (from September 2012)

Laura Haynes

Hazel Holmlund

Sally Spear

Thank you to our hugely committed and active board for their work over the year.

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Board of Trustees2011/12

PresidentJan Grasty

Vice PresidentMatthew Cadbury (until September 2012)

TreasurerMichael Hayden

SecretaryVacant

Pam Broomfield (until September 2012)

Kathryn Colvin CVO

Janet Cooper

Jan Floyd Douglass

Uzma Hamid-Dizier (from September 2012)

Laura Haynes

Hazel Holmlund

Sally Spear

Thank you to our hugely committed and active board for their work over the year.

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Stay connected:

@UNWomenUK

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