One Woman: A Song for UN Women

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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 lyrics, full credits and more information on our artists, please visit: song.unwomen.org
Credits
Song
Written by:
Beth Blatt
Graham Lyle
Fahan Hassan
Produced by:
Jerry Boys
Beth Blatt
Graham Lyle
Mixing Engineer:
Jerry Boys
Executive Producer:
Hope Sings
Produced at Livingston Studio, London, United Kingdom
Mixed at The Moor Room, United Kingdom
Mastered at Sterling Sound, New York City
Music Video
Produced at Microsoft Production Studios
Senior Manager Business Development and Marketing: Kara Costa
Producer: Maren S. Patterson
Editor: Denise Burdette
Production Coordinator: Betsy Grant
Photos and video courtesy of:
CIAT (Neil Palmer)
UNAIDS
UNDP (Ahmed Rady, Ari Vitikainen, Issraa El-Ko, Mohammad Moniruzzaman)
UN Photo (Christopher Herwig, Kibae Park, Helena Mulkerns, Martine Perret, P Mugabane, Rick Bajornas)
UNTV
UNTF/Phil Borges
UN Women (Catianne Tijerina, Gaganjit Singh, Janarbek Amankulov)
Special thanks to Microsoft as the corporate partner for the production of "One Woman", particularly Orlando Ayala, Chairman of Emerging Markets, and Oriona Spaulding, Director of National Competitiveness.

[@treylyn121]

The tears are rolling ...so beautiful! I am so grateful to have found this tonight! Peace n Love to all my sisters of the world and to our supportive brothers thank you. nam-myoho-renge -kyo ! happy Int'l Women's Day!!!

[@nigelquai3934]

Vanessa Quai, thanks for representing Vanuatu, the Melanesia and the Pacific! Well done!

[@lindafay6637]

This was played at a retreat at the Dominican Retreat Center in Niskayuna, NY years ago. It was a moment for sure for all of us. I am able to go back to that enriching weekend each time I dial up this amazing song. What a true gift this was/is to me. Never gets old - always moves my soul and I cry tears of so many kinds - joy, belonging, hope, but mostly joy. To all of you beautiful women who may come across my post here, Live life to the very fullest - support, love and respect all women everywhere. Namaste World. Much love.

[@Budoor92]

From Riyadh to Ramallah with love!♡

[@ericariley1696]

As a woman, this song made me very emotional. I cried in the end. The message in this song is simple: We (women) are one woman and we all hurt. No matter what country we're from, how fat or skinny we are, how pretty we look or what disabilities we have, together we sing with one voice. Happy International Women's Day!

[@unwomen]

The lyrics are on closed captioning in English and on our song website. See the link in the description (since we can't post links in the comments).

[@LuckyRain0rig]

'We Are One Woman' CHARICE! -- From: Vancouver, Canada!

[@lifepixels]

So moving and inspirational. Love that the song is sung by women from around the world, and by courageous men who support them. One Woman. One World!

[@lilylouofthevalley8295]

seriously, who could dislike this song? It's perfect in every way :)

[@mariloucastro]

Charice, keep doing what you're doing. You are an inspiration to every woman worldwide! It's so uplifting to see you spread the word musically and be instrumental to this drive for women's rights.

[@caitlinjane92]

Beautiful song. We need more songs like this one and "We Are the World," where a group of legendary artists come together to sing a song of hope and awareness.

[@ChariceRomania]

Great Song!! #1WomanCharice !! Happy International Women's Day !!

[@zanchrist1]

Masha'Allah! This song is so beautiful it left me in tears. Thank you UN Women. Proud to be a Muslimah American.

[@zanchrist1]

***** Isn't it gorgeous! I am so happy they did this. It empowers women. There's an Arabic version that I like even more! Check it out!

[@yunloverfu5753]

love U all，especially Jane Zhang from China。good job

[@ecasullivan]

Really lovely song, inspiring and uplifting. There is still much work to be done.

[@pauladambroff6712]

Sing a little (or more) each day! Enjoy what you love!!!

[@margaritaflores2069]

Una canción que toca las fibras de nuestra essence. Be a Woman! Ser una Mujer!

[@moothianpillayraj2197]

this is to remind us we come from the womb of a woman and we should respect every women,even if they are not our mother,bizin respet,pas bliyer ki Enrico ti dir,vous les femmes ,vous pensez avec le coeur,on vous doit la vie,Exactly we need to love and respect all the women of the world,God bless you all

[@francoveritas2]

Amazing song, great voices and the awareness message is rather clear, Concha Buika and Ximena Sarinana are the only 2 singers I was able to identify, but all are amazing!

[@gabrielitosol4873]

Hermosa canción... qué nunca se apague el hermoso brillo de la mujer, es la fuerza motora de este mundo y la gran motivación que tenemos los hombres para existir :) Saludos desde Chiapas, México.

[@Evix123]

One woman at a time. We are One Woman Your victories lift us all. We are One Woman You rise and I stand tall. We are One Woman Our dreams are mine We shall shine Shine, shine, shine - Official song of UN Women, “One Woman”, lyrics by Beth Blatt, music by Graham Lyle and Clay which was composed for UN Women and performed by Graham Lyle, Clay, Beth Blatt, Gemma Bulos, Tituss Burgess, Tracy McDowell, Country Reed and United Nations International School Choir.

[@annettasutton7991]

Breathtaking beauty. Creation coming together and speaking truth. Living peace. Loving one another.

[@joinfranknow]

+Annetta Sutton YOU ARE MISSING THE REAL POINT KRISANNEHALL.COM UN CITIES

[@joinfranknow]

+Annetta Sutton KUMBIAHHHHHHH NONSENSE, STOP SMELLING SCENTED CANDLES AND BE A REAL WOMAN, FIGHT FOR YOUR FAMILIES, THE UN WILL DESTROY ALL OF US, OH THAT CANDLE SMELLS NICE AS YOU ARE LULLED INTO SLEEP. PRAY, WE ARE IN TROUBLE.

[@fharasimiw]

So nice to hear all different voices, gives you goosebumps at the thought of singers getting together on one song.

[@hawiejames5104]

i LOVE all women in the world...specially my MOM :)

[@xiuyuanli4253]

Wow, so beautiful song and lyrics! It left me in tears. So proud to work to UN Women.

[@nickysinspirationcorner3187]

I am seeing and hearing this song for the first time 8 years later but it is sending the same message and will continue to do so for generations to come. A beautiful song for women all over the globe!

[@dannylyles554]

"You Just Can't Make This 💩 Up" ! ❣️❣️❣️🙏🙏🙏 Blessings To All Of You !!! You Shall Rise will Change the Face of the World... For HUMANITY'S SAKES....!

[@paraisero]

Magnifica producción, excelente edición y el mensaje tremendamente favorable para la humanidad. Me encanta!

[@carmindacarvalho3616]

Ana Bacalhau ❤💚 parabéns a todos,música fantástica e gostei de ver e ouvir A nossa Ana Bacalhau 😀🥰

[@vthilton]

Sharing, Justice and Peace for all will Save Our Planet.

[@Attentionpls01]

i want more charice! love you from mexico

[@ariannejimenez9850]

One Woman In Kigali, she wakes up, She makes a choice, In Hanoi, Natal, Ramallah. In Tangier, she takes a breath, Lifts up her voice, In Lahore, La Paz, Kampala. Though she's half a world away Something in me wants to say ... We are One Woman, You cry and I hear you. We are One Woman, You hurt, and I hurt, too. We are One Woman, Your hopes are mine. We shall shine. In Juarez she speaks the truth, She reaches out, Then teaches others how to. In Jaipur, she gives her name, She lives without shame In Manila, Salta, Embu. Though we're different as can be, We're connected, she with me We are One Woman, Your courage keeps me strong. We are One Woman, You sing, I sing along. We are One Woman, Your dreams are mine. And we shall shine. We shall shine. And one man, he hears her voice. And one man, he fights her fight. Day by day, he lets go the old ways, One Woman at a time. Though she's half a world away, Something in me wants to say. We are One Woman, Your victories lift us all. We are One Woman, You rise and I stand tall. We are One Woman, Your world is mine And we shall shine. Shine, shine, shine. We shall shine Shine, shine, shine. We shall shine. Shine, shine, shine.

[@unknown-jw7bn]

Happy woman's day to all the beautiful and strong woman of our world. May God bless you all and hear your cry.

[@Thekinggamelon]

For all women, you have my support. I may be a man, but for a lady's better future, let us fight, cause women also has their rights to work like man. I wish you happy women's day, may god bless all of you.

[@crystaljoeymaralit2717]

bat ganun na boses ni charice , aw !!!!! Charice iBalik mo ulit ung dati mong amazing voice miss nnamin un miss nnamin ung pag birit mo ! =(

[@marcoviales2003]

Debi Nova un orgullo para Costa Rica. Excelente cancion.

[@yaleo1000]

Perfeita!!! Parabéns!!

[@unwomen]

Please visit our song website for all the artists and other videos. The link is posted in the video description.

[@bhe69]

We are One Woman 💪🙏🤲🕊🌍🌠🤝💖

[@unwomen]

We have added closed captioning in English.

[@carriefrazier1]

What a beautiful song! This makes me so happy!

[@Attentionpls01]

"your courage keep me strong" - Charice #1WomanCharice #1Woman

[@colbyandawu]

This is GREAT!!!! I love the fact that there are men supporting the women! We are two wings of a bird! :)

[@leeann4745]

goosebumps... very nice song... One Woman... Idol charice-- love u...

[@MrChicosoul]

Beautiful Song... They Are The Miracle From God....

[@MrFhaidar]

The Power of Music! Let it resonate all across this planet!!

[@saradominquezalvarez63]

Fantastic song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@KalambengVlogg]

i love and we will always love you charice! More Songs!! Pls!!!!

[@lt48lee]

beautiful, support.....not only Jane Zhang, also every singers...good job....

[@herbzman9215]

Vanessa Quai nice voice all times :)

[@VictorKim64]

This song really touched my heart. So I translated the English lyrics to Korean as below. One Woman 한 여성 In Kigali, she wakes up, 키칼리(아프리카 르완다의 지역이름) 에서, 그녀는 눈을 뜹니다. She makes a choice, 그녀는 마음을 정합니다. In Hanoi, Natal, Ramallah. 하노이, 나탈, 람말라 (베트남, 브라질, 팔레스타인의 지역이름)에서, In Tangier, she takes a breath, 텐져 (모로코 지역이름)에서 그녀는 심호흡을 한후, Lifts up her voice, 그녀의 목소리를 높입니다. In Lahore, La Paz, Kampala. 라호르, 라파즈, 캄팔라 (파키스탄, 볼리비아, 우간다 지역이름)에서, Though she’s half a world away 비록 그녀는 멀리 지구 반대편에 있지만 Something in me wants to say … 내속에는 뭔가 말하고 싶은것이 있습니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. You cry and I hear you. 당신이 울면 나는 들을 수 있습니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. You hurt, and I hurt, too. 당신이 아프면, 나도 아픕니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. Your hopes are mine. 당신의 소망은 나의 소망입니다. We shall shine. 우리는 빛날것 입니다. In Juarez she speaks the truth, 후아레즈 (멕시코 지역이름)에서 그녀는 진실을 이야기 했습니다. She reaches out, 그녀는 도움을 펼쳐, Then teaches others how to. 다른이들에게 (진실을 말하는법을) 가르쳐습니다. In Jaipur, she gives her name, 자이푸르 (인도 지역이름)에서, 그녀는 그녀의 이름을 알렸습니다. She lives without shame 그녀는 부끄럼 없이 살아 갑니다. In Manila, Salta, Embu. 마닐라, 살타, 엠부 (필리핀, 아르헨티나, 케냐 지역이름)에서, Though we’re different as can be, 비록 우리는 서로 무척 다르지만 We’re connected, she with me 그녀가 내마음에 있어 우리는 서로 연결 되어 있습니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. Your courage keeps me strong. 당신의 용기는 나를 강하게 합니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. You sing, I sing along. 당신이 노래하면, 나는 따라 부릅니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. Your dreams are mine. 당신의 꿈이 곧 나의 꿈입니다. And we shall shine. 그리고 우리는 빛날것 입니다. We shall shine. 우리는 빛날것 입니다. And one man, he hears her voice. 그리고 한 남성, 그녀의 목소리를 듣습니다. And one man, he fights her fight. 그리고 한 남성, 그녀의 투쟁에 동참합니다. Day by day, he lets go the old ways, One Woman at a time. 날마다 그는 한여성과 같이 오랜길을 걸어갑니다. Though she’s half a world away 비록 그녀는 멀리 지구 반대편에 있지만 Something in me wants to say … 내속에는 뭔가 말하고 싶은것이 있습니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. Your victories lift us all. 당신의 승리는 우리 모두의 사기를 높입니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. You rise and I stand tall. 당신이 일어나기에 나는 높이 설 수 있습니다. We are One Woman, 우리는 한 여성 입니다. Your world is mine 당신의 세상은 곧 나의 세상입니다. And we shall shine. 그리고 우리는 빛날것 입니다. Shine, shine, shine. 빛나고, 빛나고, 빛날것 입니다. We shall shine. 우리는 빛날것 입니다. Shine, shine, shine. 빛나고, 빛나고, 빛날것 입니다. We shall shine. 우리는 빛날것 입니다. Shine, shine, shine. 빛나고, 빛나고, 빛날것 입니다.

[@FIGHTFORKIDS]

I have been in community outreach for human rights for 12 years and love this song to spread the message about human rights for women. If you don't know your 30 basic human rights for all mankind, please search for HUMAN RIGHTS.

[@AtlantaDT]

Thank You. Cám ơn nhiều lắm . Wonderful song !

La tienes perfectamente subtitulada en Bon´s tip blog Al final de su entrada.

[@LearnEnglishESL]

In the spirit of this age women must advance and fulfill their mission in all sectors of life, becoming equal to men. They must be allowed to be on the same level as men and enjoy equal rights in order for all society to progress. - Baha'i Thought

[@LearnEnglishESL]

No such rule exists nor will it ever exist. Whatever helps women advance in the world is also good for the advancement of all.

[@aswanthep]

good work..........all the best from, KERALA in INDIA.

[@drelo0302]

CHARICE... happy and free... we love you!!! :)

[@trangandjp]

I truly love this song ! It's just so beautiful.

[@sandraonochie9132]

I'm proud to be a woman Great song 😍😍😍

[@SIMoretonNorthInc]

I really love this song and also how it was created - a wonderful celebration to all those One Woman and One Man out there who reach out to help another. Namaste Chris Knight Inspirational Connections / Soroptimist International Global Ambassador

[@ronzramba]

Salute to all women in the world!!! :) Hoping that in the next song production for International Women's Day, there'd be Filipino singers (Lea Salonga, Sarah Geronimo, Regine Velasquez-Alacasid, Zsa-zsa Padilla..to name a few). Let's continue to empower women!

[@rozlan7]

From Malaysia, Happy International Woman Day!

[@Smash_ec]

Hermosa canción. En todo el mundo la mujer somos una sola. Mis saludos y felicitaciones desde Ecuador.

[@aboudkafary]

This is a great contribution to help women to reach their equal rights...

[@Iroasi1]

Great song...lots of love the Pacific and thanks Vannessa Quai for representing us in the song.

[@musicheals091]

i'm excited of charice next concert i knew she will sing this song solo.

[@Evix123]

In Jaipur, she gives her name, She lives without shame, In Manila, Salta, Embu. Though we’re different as can be, We’re connected, she with me - We are One Woman Your courage keeps me strong. We are One Woman You sing, I sing along. We are One Woman Your dreams are mine We shall shine We shall shine - And one man, he hears her voice. And one man, he fights her fight. Day by day, he lets go the old ways,

[@beccha05]

This is very nice and encouraging! Charice thanks for joining in!

[@Catherine-dr9fn]

How wonderful, my spirit is lifted in solidarity with all women right around the world!

[@thelma842]

very nice song.. different women in the world ...

[@ryenwanisan7646]

Love JANE ZHANG!! Great song

[@rowkayzg]

Still photos are amazing. Set up a gallery show as a follow-up.

[@janefever12]

Jane Zhang is my beloved female singer.

[@nadiaeric1]

Nice songs .....Always want to hear it...Nice voice ..keep up the work to support women around the world..

[@ninirema4532]

Dear all great gentle very sweet good evening and have nice good day. Thank you very much. हजुरहरू सबैलाई धेरै धेरै सम्झना छ।

[@lilianahgorfiame]

Excelente manera de festejar a la mujer, Gracias

[@drelo0302]

CHARICE your beautiful and powerful voice deserves to be heard all around the world. it is great that you are involved in this mission. One Woman movement says NO to violence, use of force, indifference, discrimination, exclusion against women and girls in any form. let the spirit of oneness spread all across nations and boundaries. until it is no longer we... but us together for a great cause of every one living in dignity.

[@ElleVancouver]

Happy International Womans Day to all my sisters everywhere from Canada!

[@zumepro]

Beautiful singers, beautiful voices, beautiful song.

[@The84428442]

There is room enough in the world for everyone.

[@comoioninguna]

donde puedo descargar esta cancion! vv

[@shabilsalleh8962]

YUNA !!! OMG !! Angel's Voice !

[@anamar2451]

Marta Maravillosa

[@lelarose8065]

At my school, We go to Model United Nations and we do lots of work to get put through. My two teachers will take 6-10 students to New York to do Model UN. I am trying my very hardest to get put through. My topic is Promoting Women's Rights. If anyone who has done this before or has some kind of experience with this, let me know. Thanks!

[@juanitacmh]

amo la canción. besos desde Ecuador hermoso producto

[@jorgeleonardoveintimilla8202]

Extraordinaria interpretación, feliz día al ser más sublime de la tierra, creación divina. Mujer.

[@micajhon]

Beautiful song..an inspiration for women.

[@SPALLEROLA]

Fantástica! Abrazo de luz para todas las mujeres del mundo

[@SuperSweetnico]

charice! i love your voice!

[@Borneoturtle]

heartfelt song. GOD blessing to all WOMEN in the world....

[@Jxade]

Charice charice charice chariceeeeeee

[@AnabelaSarrico]

Magical... amazing... wonderful...

[@rodel5850]

your totally inspiration from all over the world.

[@concepciongellanggao772]

Grammy Award winner Angelique Kidjo of Benin and international recording artist Charice, who rose to fame via KZbin, were among the 25 artists who took part in this song. Charice recorded her part at The Assembly Entertainment in Los Angeles, California.

[@sandjune2753]

Lovely Lovely song, really nice words and tune. Well done all

[@simplyGGG1]

OMG... Goosebumps... so much positive energy sucked from around the world. Beautiful !!!

[@danadisney4952]

my mom is the regional director for UN women in the middle east

[@lisetefve4813]

Parabéns a todas que participaram, linda.

[@DiegoJairR]

En esta canción participa MARTA GÓMEZ. BONITAS MELODÍAS...

[@jeanheekang2682]

Run Away:One Woman’s Story of Resilience dedicated to billions women all over the world who are facing same harships which she had overcome. A Memoir written by Jeanhee Kang

[@Bellajoful]

We are aal "one woman" for one goal: ourselves, children, husbands and nations. Happy women day with this great song