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Every year, International Women’s Day on March 8th offers an opportunity for reflection on how far we’ve come and how far we have to go as a global

All over, UN Country Teams, governments, civil society partners and women’s organizations are marking International Women's Day by celebrating gender equality, women’s rights and empowerment and raising their voices against discrimination and violence. Here is a glimpse into how UN teams are taking a stand this week.

Our UN teams are on the ground in 162 countries and territories, coordinating joint programmes and tackling a range of priorities and initiatives — from climate action and food security to gender equality and safety of civilians.

Sometimes a typical day starts with a sleepless night due to air sirens or the sounds of explosions [it’s spent] in your closet, bathroom, or corridor, hiding in accordance with the two-wall rule, says Nadiia, head of the UN Information Centre in Kyiv.

A quarter (24.1%) of people living in eight of Yangon's poorest townships have often not had any income in the last 12 months, a new UNDP report shows.

Through a joint UN programme, Jurabek Kakharov, an activist in Uzbekistan is leading the way and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and providing accessible services that dignify and empower communities.

A joint United Nations Initiative, implemented by 6 different UN entities, is expanding women's leadership, personal and business development and supporting gender-responsive job creation in the agri-food sector in Lebanon.

Time is running out as the world inches closer to meltdown and countries must change course before it is too late, UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned the General Assembly, presenting his priorities for the year.