The UN Security Council met to discuss the crucial role and representation of women in peace and security initiatives. A recent report indicates that women made up only 7% of negotiators in 2024, with most peace processes lacking any female representation.
Khalida Popal and Javier Zanetti are among the new UN ‘Global Goals Champions for Football’, a program aimed at promoting sustainability and human rights through the world’s most popular sport.
Sports initiatives in Uganda are empowering young girls, offering them protection from Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and child marriage, while simultaneously providing educational opportunities and fostering independence.
Women leaders gathered at the UN, led by Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, to reaffirm their commitment to gender equality, SDGs, and multilateralism, addressing global crises and calling for increased women’s leadership.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres met with women’s rights advocates, urging them to “keep shaking the foundations” of privilege amidst rising backlash and disinformation targeting women’s rights.
The United Nations celebrated International Women’s Day at its New York headquarters, coinciding with the start of the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70). The event focused on ‘Rights, Justice, Action,’ with leaders and advocates calling for intensified efforts to achieve global gender equality.
The 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) convened with a focus on ensuring justice and equal participation for all women and girls. Discussions highlighted persistent inequalities and the slow pace of progress towards gender equality.
At a UN event, Malala Yousafzai and Anne Hathaway urged global action on women’s rights, highlighting ongoing challenges and the need for continued advocacy.
