The Dutch National Committee is an NGO representing the interests of UN Women, the UN organisation dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. UN Women works in more than 100 countries across the world for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls; empowerment of women; and achievement of equality between women and men as partners and beneficiaries of development, human rights, humanitarian action and peace and security. If you empower a woman, you empower a nation.