Thirty years ago, the world pledged "equality for all" in Beijing. Yet, today, for many women and girls around the world, this remains elusive. Ahead of International Women’s Day, a new progress report of the UN Secretary-General released by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women), titled Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing, points to an uneven trajectory to secure women’s rights and full participation in all aspects of society.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Anthony Ngororano of Rwanda as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Madagascar, with the host Government’s approval, on 1 March 2025.
Cars have been around for over 120 years, and we know how to prevent these tragedies. Yet road crashes still claim more than two lives every minute, and nearly 1.2 million lives every year.
From medical breakthroughs to new space discoveries, from advanced quantum computing research to new scientific methods to understand the natural world around us, women and girls are shattering glass ceilings. Yet structural barriers and social norms remain that limit women and girls from unlocking their full potential.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Mr. Arnaud Peral of France as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in the Philippines, with the host Government’s approval, on 1 February 2025.
Brazil has concluded its G20 presidency, capping a year marked by intense negotiations during more than 140 meetings and dozens of working groups across 15 Brazilian cities.
UN teams around the world are working to ensure that people with disabilities are not just heard but empowered – a constant reminder that true progress means inclusion for all.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has appointed Hélène N’Garnim-Ganga of Chad as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Côte d’Ivoire, with the host Government’s approval, on 24 November 2024.
A new generation of police officers is helping domestic violence victims overcome their darkest hours with care, compassion & comfort.
2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women
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