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- Facts and figures
- Global norms and standards
- Conflict prevention and resolution
- Building and sustaining peace
- Young women in peace and security
- Rule of law: Justice and security
- Women, peace, and security in the work of the UN Security Council
- Preventing violent extremism and countering terrorism
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- Humanitarian action
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- Governance and national planning
- Sustainable development agenda
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- How we work
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- International Women’s Day
- International Day of Women and Girls in Science
- Generation Equality action pack, January 2020
- Generation Equality action pack, December 2019
- Generation Equality action pack, November 2019: Generation Equality Stands against Rape
- Women, peace and security
- Generation Equality action pack, October 2019
- 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
- CSW62
- Women and the SDGs
- In Focus: Climate action by, and for, women
- Indigenous women’s rights and activism
- Empowering women to conserve our oceans
- CSW61
- Women refugees and migrants
- CSW60
- Financing: Why it matters for women and girls
- Engaging Men
- SIDS Conference
- MDG Momentum
- Strengthening Women’s Access to Justice
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Member States agree to fully implement Beijing Declaration on gender equality
The Political Declaration is the outcome of the 64th Commission on the Status of Women, taking stock of women’s rights 25 years on from the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action. Learn more
In Focus: International Women's Day
Women’s rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) is, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. Join #GenerationEquality and become part of the movement. Learn more
New report warns that progress towards gender equality is lagging and gains are under threat
Ahead of International Women's Day (8 March), the new UN Women report calls for action to achieve gender equality and justice this generation, 25 years after the Beijing Platform for Action. Learn more
Welcome to Equiterra, where gender equality is real
In Equiterra all people have equal rights and opportunities, regardless of their gender. Women and girls feel safe when walking at night. They get paid equally as men, for work of equal value. Join us for a tour of its bustling capital. 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
Highlights
International Women’s Day 2020
Women’s rights and gender equality are taking centre stage in 2020. This year’s theme for International Women’s Day (8 March) is, “I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights”. Together, we want to mobilize to end gender-based violence; we are calling for economic justice and rights for all; bodily autonomy, sexual and reproductive health and rights; and feminist action for climate justice. We want technology and innovation for gender equality; and feminist leadership. 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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Gender equality: Women’s rights in review 25 years after Beijing
Marking the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action, as well as the first time that progress on the implementation of the Platform is reviewed in light of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, this report takes an integrated approach to reporting on progress, gaps, and challenges related to the advancement of gender equality and women’s rights. More
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Twelve small actions with big impact for Generation Equality
Change isn’t just about big headline moments, legal victories and international agreements: the way we talk, think, and act every day can create a ripple effect that benefits everyone. As we usher in the new decade and take stock of global progress on women’s rights, join us, as Generation Equality, in getting to gender equality through these simple everyday actions. More
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The Generation Equality Forum
The Generation Equality Forum is a civil society-centred, global gathering for gender equality, convened by UN Women and co-hosted by the governments of Mexico and France. Kicking off in Mexico City, Mexico (7-8 May 2020) and culminating in Paris, France (7-10 July 2020) the Forum will launch a set of concrete, ambitious and transformative actions to achieve immediate and irreversible progress towards gender equality. More
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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. More
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Visualizing the data: Women’s representation in society
Women’s full and equal participation in all facets of society is a fundamental human right. Yet, around the world, from politics to entertainment to the workplace, women and girls are largely underrepresented. Take a closer look at this gender-imbalanced picture over time. 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
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10/03/2020Sport for Generation Equality: advancing gender equality in and through sport
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10/03/2020Press release: Twenty-five years after Beijing Declaration, the world “cannot afford” so few women in power
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09/03/2020Opening statement by Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations and Executive Director of UN Women, Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, at the 64th session of the Commission on the Status of Women 9 March 2020
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10/03/2020Women’s organizations advocate for localized humanitarian and crisis response
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09/03/2020Op-ed: It is time for action! Uniting for Africa’s transformation
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06/03/2020 – 20/04/2020Exhibition: “Generation Equality: The Time is Now”
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07/05/2020 – 08/05/2020Generation Equality Forum kickoff – Mexico
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07/07/2020 – 10/07/2020Generation Equality Forum culmination – France
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2020 is the year for women
In her statement for International Women's Day (8 March), UN Women Executive Director Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka highlights 2020 as the year for gender equality and calls on everyone to tackle the persistent barriers against gender equality. More
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We are #GenerationEquality
Around the world and through the decades, we have all shared in the global struggle for gender equality. This International Women’s Day, UN Women’s multi-generational campaign, Generation Equality, brings together past and present advocates to demand gender equality in this generation.
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