International Women’s Day 2026 | OHCHR 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 advance gender equality “Rights Justice Action For ALL Women and Girls,” the theme for this year’s International Women’s Day, emphasizes the urgent need to address entrenched
Gender equality and women’s rights | OHCHR 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 human rights, including freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive rights, access to justice, socio-economic equality, and participation in decision-making
Womens health 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 other human rights, supporting women’s full participation in social, economic and political life
Womens Rights - Human Rights Watch 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, socioeconomic
Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to achieving . . . 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 level, including in decision making, we can transform health systems, bridge gender gaps, and build a healthier, more equitable world
OHCHR and women’s human rights and gender equality 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-economic status—in addition to gender-based discrimination
International Women’s Day 2025 | OHCHR 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 gender equality, driven by powerful feminist movements and women’s rights activists across the globe, have profoundly transformed our societies, making them fairer, more resilient and peaceful Gender
Women’s incarceration rooted in gender inequality and violence A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal justice detention worldwide
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