Tag: International Women's Day

Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 09:09 UTC
FAO officially launches 2026 as the International Year of the Women Farmer

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially launched The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign aimed at recognizing women’s indispensable yet often overlooked contributions to global agri-food systems and to galvanize efforts to close persistent gender gaps.
Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:32 UTC
Women’s rights to be championed by appointment of new UK Special Envoy

The UK Foreign Secretary has appointed Harriet Harman as the new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls. She will begin her appointment on International Women’s Day, Saturday 8 March 2025.
Saturday, March 8th 2025 - 13:23 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly marks International Women’s Day

As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has taken the opportunity to celebrate and recognize the contributions of women and girls within the community.
Saturday, March 9th 2024 - 08:55 UTC
Falklands Legislative Assembly Celebrates International Women’s Day

On the occasion of International Women's Day, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly proudly joins the global community in celebrating the achievements and contributions of women around the world. This annual observance serves as a reminder of the ongoing journey towards gender equality and the empowerment of women in all aspects of society, both locally and internationally.
Wednesday, March 8th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Women mobilize for their rights around the world: “it will take 300 years” to achieve equality

Thousands of women will take to the streets of the world Wednesday to denounce a global offensive against their rights and demand an end to discrimination and femicides, on the rise in Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 23:49 UTC
UN: women spend more than three times as much time on domestic and care work as men

This March 8, on the occasion of International Women's Day, the UN established the theme “Gender equality today, for a sustainable tomorrow”. In order to “move towards achieving sustainable development, responding to the climate crisis we face, managing and reducing disaster risk and strengthening the resilience of all women, leaving no one behind”.
Friday, March 8th 2019 - 10:17 UTC
Not much to celebrate on Women's Day in Spain

Global campaigners are showcasing events to mark Women's Day on Friday (March 8) with the slogan 'a balanced world is a better world' - but in Spain, the gender equality debate is sowing divisions that appear deeper than ever.
Wednesday, March 7th 2018 - 11:21 UTC
The UN Secretary-General’s Message on International Women’s Day

We are at a pivotal moment for women’s rights. The historical and structural inequalities that have allowed oppression and discrimination to flourish are being exposed like never before. From Latin America to Europe to Asia, on social media, on film sets, on the factory floor and in the streets, women are calling for lasting change and zero tolerance for sexual assault, harassment, and discrimination of all kinds.
Thursday, March 9th 2017 - 21:21 UTC
UN message: “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030”

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities, reads the United Nations message.
Saturday, November 26th 2016 - 11:26 UTC
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

By UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon - At long last, there is growing global recognition that violence against women and girls is a human rights violation, public health pandemic and serious obstacle to sustainable development. Yet there is still much more we can and must do to turn this awareness into meaningful prevention and response.