UNAMA supports and promotes gender equality, women’s and girls’ empowerment and the full protection of their human rights, including education, and the full, equal, meaningful and safe participation, engagement and leadership of women in all levels and stages of decision-making.

In adition, the Mission monitors and report specifically on violations, abuses and reprisals committed against women, including against those who protect and promote human rights, journalists, healthcare and humanitarian workers, as well as those previously associated with the government, police, justice and security sector.