Timeline: Gender Equality, 2018 Year in Review

Date: Friday, December 21, 2018

From the continued momentum of the #MeToo movement to numerous new laws on violence against women to the first world leader taking maternity leave, this timeline is a selection of some of the noteworthy moments for women’s rights and gender equality from around the world this year.

Timeline: Women of the world, unite!

Date: Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Explore women’s activism from generations past and present.

Timeline: Gender Equality, 2017 Year in Review

Date: Friday, December 15, 2017

From the rise of the #Metoo movement to numerous new laws on violence against women and the conviction of the ‘butcher of Bosnia’ for war crimes, genocide and crimes against humanity, including sexual violence, this timeline is a selection of some of the noteworthy moments for women’s rights and gender equality from around the world this year.

Timeline: Gender Equality, 2016 Year in Review

Date: Friday, December 16, 2016

From the conviction of a Congolese warlord for crimes against humanity to Argentines taking to the streets to protest femicide to emojis getting a gender boost, this timeline is a selection of some of the gender equality achievements, milestones and lighter noteworthy moments from around the world this year.

Timeline: Women's footprint in history

Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions to their societies. Some are well known, some less so, but all have been trail blazers. Explore a small selection of these women and learn what the reality still is today for many women and girls worldwide.

Timeline: Gender Equality, 2015 Year in Review

Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2015

From the 20th anniversary of the Beijing Platform for Action to the historic adoption of the sustainable development goals, Nigeria banning female genital mutilation and Ireland legalizing same-sex marriage by popular vote, this timeline is a selection of some of the gender equality achievements, milestones and noteworthy moments from around the world this year.

Timeline: 15 Years of Women, Peace and Security

Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2015

To commemorate the 15th anniversary of landmark UN Security Council resolution 1325 (2000), we take a look back at some of the key moments in global peace and security.

Timeline: The UN at 70 – Gender Equality Milestones & Memorable Moments

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2015

From groundbreaking resolutions to awe-inspiring speeches to activists inspiring change offline and online, this timeline marks select milestones and memorable moments for women's rights at the United Nations since its founding in 1945.