International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March. It is a day when women, the UN and the world at large celebrate all women for their achievements and their role as agents of change to …

5 days ago · Our work Promoting women’s human rights and achieving gender equality are core commitments of the UN Human Rights Office. We promote women and girls’ equal enjoyment of all …

Mar 12, 2026 · We envision a world in which systems of oppression and harm are dismantled, and women and girls regardless of race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, …

Moreover, many women, including transgender, gender diverse and intersex women, face compounded forms of discrimination—due to factors such as their age, race, ethnicity, disability, or socio …

Nov 5, 2025 · Advancing women’s health is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, health equity and gender equality. Health underpins women’s quality of life and enables the realization of …

Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with men, in the political, …

Mar 7, 2025 · Today, for International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s …

Nov 19, 2025 · Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark …

Mar 6, 2025 · To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce. By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every …

International Women’s Day 2025 “Her Rights, Our Future, Right Now” is the theme chosen by UN Human Rights to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Progress on women’s rights and …