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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.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed called on heads of regional UN entities across Africa to accelerate the collective achievement of the Sustainable Development Agenda in the region.

UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, meeting with school children in Niamey, Niger, emphasized the need for resilience and innovation to move the needle on education.

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.