Women and Girls

This year’s theme, “The power of communities”, celebrates the strength that emerges from solidarity. It honours the diversity within LGBTIQ+ communities and the collective efforts of human rights defenders, civil society, allies, and all those working to advance dignity, inclusion, and equal opportunity around the world.This year’s theme, “The power of communities”, celebrates the strength […]

Since 18 March, Israel’s renewed and intensified attacks on Gaza have killed hundreds of civilians, including women and children, and over 142,000 newly displaced persons have nowhere to run for safety. UN Women spoke to women in Gaza this week and they reported intolerable horror.Since 18 March, Israel’s renewed and intensified attacks on Gaza have

At a side event during the 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) on 13 March, titled “Reflections and Resolve: Civil Society Pathways to Push Forward for Gender Equality”, UN Women brought together youth leaders and regional civil society steering committee members to share reflections about civil society engagement in the Beijing+30 regional reviews.

The 69th Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) kicked off with a powerful vision: renewing and advancing the commitments to fully implement the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action as it marks its 30th anniversary. In dedicated forums and spaces organized by UN Women, including interactive dialogues, side events, and a half-day Youth Forum,

Remarks by UN Under-Secretary General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the UN Security Council high-level open debate on the “Protection of civilians in armed conflict”, 22 May 2025, UN Headquarters.Remarks by UN Under-Secretary General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the UN Security Council high-level open debate on the “Protection

As the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, governments have adopted by consensus a powerful Political Declaration to respect, protect, and champion the rights, equality, and empowerment of women and girlsAs the world marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, governments have adopted

As the world marks 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, global leaders gathered at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to discuss transformative approaches to advance women’s economic empowerment through digital and financial inclusion. As the world marks 30 years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, global leaders gathered

On 12 March 2025, UN Women convened leaders and experts at “For ALL Women and Girls: The Beijing+30 Action Agenda” to discuss the six key actions to make faster strides towards fulfilling the commitments made in the Beijing Platform for Action and for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).  The flagship side event was held at

#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a global call to action marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Lucky Karim, a young Rohingya woman and refugee, powerfully embodies this spirit.#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a global call to action marking the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Lucky Karim, a young Rohingya woman

#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for action on the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Claire Uwineza, leads a non-profit social enterprise, Resonate, which works to address the “confidence gap” faced by women and girls in Rwanda, which often leads to missed opportunities for their advancement.#ForAllWomenAndGirls is a rallying call for