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In his remarks for the International Women's Day 2025 at the UN Headquarters, UN Secretary-General said: "We gather today not just to celebrate the International Women’s Day, but to move forward – resilient, united, and unwavering in our pursuit of

Welcoming remarks by UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous at the UN commemoration of International Women’s Day, 7 March 2025, UN General Assembly Hall, UN headquarters.

The 69th annual UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69), taking place from 10 to 21 March at the UN Headquarters in New York, is a milestone moment for women’s rights. The UN’s largest annual gathering on gender equality and women’s empowerment

This summary report highlights findings from the UN Secretary-General’s review of global progress on gender equality 30 years on from the 1995 Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. While the findings point to advances such as anti

Artificial intelligence (AI) can advance gender equality but may also perpetuate inequalities if not managed properly. This UN Women publication emphasizes the need for inclusive, safe, and equitable AI systems. It highlights the private sector's

Gender equality is a fundamental human right. Despite global efforts, no country has achieved full equality. The private sector plays a key role through job creation and innovation. The document outlines 12 critical areas from the Beijing Declaration

UN Women’s “Private sector engagement strategy” (PSES) 2023–2025 aims to engage the private sector to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment. It supports UN Women’s Strategic Plan by guiding private sector interactions for transformational

This results snapshot of UN Women’s engagements with the private sector emphasizes the private sector’s role in creating jobs, innovating products, and fostering inclusive economies. The document outlines strategies like supporting governments

UN Women welcomes the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, including the hostage release deal, which went into effect today.

In the weeks since a ceasefire agreement was reached in late November, women throughout Lebanon have worked to rebuild their lives and support each other.