I . Introduction 1 . The present report summarizes how the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women ( UN-Women ) carried out its normative mandate in 2012 , as set out in General Assembly resolution 64/289 , as well as in line with the goal of its strategic plan , 2011-2013 ( UNW/2011/9 ) to support the development of a comprehensive set of global norms , policies and standards on gender equality and women 's empowerment that is dynamic and responds to new and emerging issues , challenges and opportunities .