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- International Day of Rural Women
- International Day of the Girl Child
- 74th session of the UN General Assembly
- World Humanitarian Day
- International Youth Day
- International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples
- World Refugee Day
- Women and girls in sport
- International Girls in ICT Day
- CSW63
- International Women’s Day
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- In Focus: Climate action by, and for, women
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- Empowering women to conserve our oceans
- CSW61
- Women refugees and migrants
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First regular session of the UN Women Executive Board
The UN Women Executive Board convened for this year’s first regular session on Friday, 14 February, at United Nations Headquarters in New York. Learn more
Devoted to discovery: seven women scientists who have shaped our world
For centuries, women have made significant contributions to the field of science. Here are just seven women scientists you need to know and celebrate. Learn more
In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February, we’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science and calling on everyone to smash stereotypes, defy gender biases and defeat discrimination that hold women and girls back in STEM fields. Learn more
I am Generation Equality: Kiara Nirghin, scientist and advocate
Kiara Nirghin, 19, is a student, scientist, and advocate for women and girls in STEM. Learn more
Generation Equality Forum
The Generation Equality Forum is a civil society–centred, multi-stakeholder, global gathering for gender equality, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France. It will kick off in Mexico City, Mexico (7–8 May 2020), and culminate in Paris, France (7–10 July 2020). Learn more
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In Focus: International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On 11 February, we’re celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science and calling on everyone to smash stereotypes, defy gender biases and defeat discrimination that hold women and girls back in STEM fields. More
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Generation Equality
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, UN Women is launching a new campaign, “Generation Equality—Realizing women’s rights and an equal future”. The 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
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Generation Equality action pack, January 2020
This month in Generation Equality, we are featuring New Year’s Resolutions for gender equality, celebrity and activist voices, and unveiling the themes of six Action Coalitions—global, innovative partnerships with governments, civil society, international organizations and the private sector—to be launched at the upcoming Generation Equality Forum, to deliver game-changing results for women and girls everywhere. More
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International Women's Day 2020
The theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) 2020 is, I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. The theme is aligned with UN Women’s new multigenerational campaign, Generation Equality, which marks the 25th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. More
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In Focus: Women and the SDGs
Gender equality is a right. Fulfilling this right is the best chance we have in meeting some of the most pressing challenges of our time—from economic crisis and lack of health care, to climate change, violence against women and escalating conflicts. Check out new data, stories, videos and more illustrating how and why gender equality matters across all the Sustainable Development Goals. More
Announcement: Leadership of Generation Equality Action Coalitions
Following the announcement of the Action Coalition themes on 15 January, this communique outlines the leadership criteria, process and timeline for the Generation Equality Action Coalitions. Read more►
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14/02/2020Closing remarks by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka at the First Regular Session of the UN Women Executive Board
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18/02/2020I am Generation Equality: Abel Koka, champion for youth and reproductive rights
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14/02/2020Speech: Impatient for change: Global action for gender equality
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12/02/2020I am Generation Equality: Pip Gardner, LGBTQI+ leader and activist
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12/02/2020Calling for action to meet the unfulfilled promise of education for girls
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26/02/2020 – 28/02/2020Fifth UN Women Safe Cities and Safe Public Spaces Global Leaders’ Forum
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06/03/2020United Nations observance of International Women’s Day 2020
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09/03/2020 – 20/03/202064th session of the Commission on the Status of Women
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09/03/2020CSW64 youth dialogue: The Youth Global Review of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPfA)
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07/05/2020 – 08/05/2020Generation Equality Forum kickoff – Mexico
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Impatient for change: Global action for gender equality
In her remarks at the opening meeting of the first regular session 2020 of the UN Women Executive Board, Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka calls for a high level of ambition at next month’s session of the Commission on the Status of Women and the adoption of a strong Political Declaration with a matching sense of urgency to close the gender gap, finally. More
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