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The poster shows a tiny girl with braided hair, tied at the end with pink ribbons. Her face droops in despair as she walks next to an older man...

(New York, 25 March – The 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW66)—the second largest UN intergovernmental meeting in New...

Speech: Agreement on action for a just, safe and sustainable planet [As delivered] Let me begin by giving you all a big hand for all the...

Originally published on state.gov To mark the conclusion of the 66th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the U.S. President’s...

Women across the world face unacceptable mistreatment during childbirth, according to a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the...

Civil society activists and international leaders highlight the triple threat of climate crises, conflict, and gender inequality and call for...

“One in three women worldwide has directly experienced violence”, Secretary-General António Guterres said in a video message at an event on the...

Speech: To combat climate shocks, protect women’s rights and strengthen their resilience and leadership Women and girls in crisis situations...

Despite a revitalization in recent years of the global movement for racial justice, racism remains deeply embedded and pervasive. Its continued...

UN Women Executive Director re-ignites ambition for Generation Equality by sharing her bold vision for the future at CSW66 “It is time to look...

Women need to be leaders in addressing climate change challenges, say leaders in Asia and the Pacific This was the clear message from the...

Building climate resilient societies requires sustainable care systems, say leaders of the Global Alliance for Care The Government of Mexico...

Leaders call for collective action, elevating marginalized voices and women in decision making roles beyond COVID-19 The event was moderated by...

On the sidelines of the 66th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, African women leaders came together to discuss the impact of...

Speech: Calling for a major shift in action, policies and investments As the Executive Director of UN Women, it is really a pleasure to look...

In Moldova, women mobilize to help refugees from Ukraine Voluntarele JCI Ungheni împărțind pungi cu alimente refugiaților grăbiți în vama...

Speech: Bringing transformative change with accountability and accelerated pace Dear partners and friends. Thank you, my dearest Maria Fernanda...

“Climate action must include investing in women activists, human rights defenders, and civil society organizations,” UN Secretary-General Antonio...

Horia Mosadiq, an Afghan woman and founder and director of Safety and Risk Mitigation Organization, addresses the CSW66 side event on the upcoming...

Document links Frequently asked questions (FAQs) This FAQ section contains information previously provided to organizations to aid in...