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Take Five: “Young people are the leaders of the food systems transformation”

Women and girls raise their voices to demand equality under the law in Morocco

The 'Spring for Dignity' Coalition is a group of women’s organizations working to scale up women’s rights and to influence legislative reforms in Morocco. Learn more

Secretary-General appoints Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN Women

UN Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Sima Sami Bahous of Jordan as Executive Director of UN Women. Learn more

Dealing with the memories of the Lebanese civil war through theatre

Through art theatre, women and girls are embarking on a journey to seek the truth, foster collective remembrance, and ultimately, move towards reconciliation. Learn more

Lebanon’s Feminist Civil Society Platform Commemorates calls for ensuring a fair and equitable space for women in the political sphere

Lebanon’s Feminist Civil Society Platform calls for ensuring a fair and equitable space for women in the political sphere

The members of the Platform expressed their concern about women’s representation in the recently formed government. Learn more

Highlights

International Women's Day 2021

This year, the theme for International Women’s Day (8 March), “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” celebrates the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and highlights the gaps that remain. Learn more about the Generation Equality Forum, meet the activists, and get inspired by stories of women leaders we admire. More

A glossary of terms to know

A glossary outlining the many forms of violence against women and girls, along with other commonly used terms. More
In Focus: Gender equality matters in COVID-19 response

The COVID-19 pandemic is not just a health issue. It is a profound shock to our societies and economies, and women are at the heart of care and response efforts underway. UN Women is bringing up-to-date information and analysis on how and why gender matters in COVID-19 response. More
Generation Equality

The “Generation Equality—Realizing women’s rights and an equal future” campaign demands equal pay, equal sharing of unpaid care and domestic work, an end to sexual harassment and all forms of violence against women and girls, health-care services that respond to their needs, and their equal participation in political life and decision-making in all areas of life. More