Gender equality and women’s rights | OHCHR
Mar 6, 2026 · Our work Promoting women’s human rights and achieving gender equality are core commitments of the UN Human Rights Office. We promote women and girls’ equal enjoyment of all …
OHCHR and women’s human rights and gender equality
Moreover, many women, including transgender, gender diverse and intersex women, face compounded forms of discrimination—due to factors such as their age, race, ethnicity, disability, or socio …
International Women’s Day 2025 | OHCHR
International Women’s Day 2025 “Her Rights, Our Future, Right Now” is the theme chosen by UN Human Rights to celebrate International Women’s Day 2025. Progress on women’s rights and …
Women's Rights - Human Rights Watch
5 days ago · We envision a world in which systems of oppression and harm are dismantled, and women and girls regardless of race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, …
Women's health
Nov 5, 2025 · Advancing women’s health is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, health equity and gender equality. Health underpins women’s quality of life and enables the realization of …
Women’s incarceration rooted in gender inequality and violence
Aug 13, 2025 · A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal …
International Women's Day - World Health Organization (WHO)
6 days ago · On International Women’s Day, we call for the right to health and wellbeing for women and girls to be protected in law, policy and practice. Through rights, justice and action, we can advance …
Building a healthier world by women and for women is key to …
Mar 6, 2025 · To achieve this, health systems must prioritize women’s and girls’ health needs and their full participation in the workforce. By creating opportunities for women to participate equally at every …
The State of Women’s Rights - Human Rights Watch
Mar 7, 2025 · Today, for International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s …
Women and girls of African Descent: visibility is dignity and power
Jul 24, 2025 · Three women of African descent from Brazil, China , and Iraq share similar experiences of resilience and resistance to mark the International Day of Women and Girls of African Descent.