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Civil society and youth leaders engage with United Nations experts to push forward for gender equality
Major funding cuts undermine the ability of Ukraine’s women’s rights organizations to provide humanitarian aid at a crucial time of insecurity
Working together to bring change – Generation Equality partnerships are poised to push for progress for ALL women and girls 
Political leadership roles in 2025: Men continue to dominate
As the 69th Commission on the Status of Women opens, Member States adopt strong Political Declaration, committing to respect, protect and promote…
International Women’s Day 2025: What does it mean to women and girls with disability?
Three stories of women at AV this International Women’s Day
Women In Sport Honoured Through Inspiring Mural
30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls
Fast facts: 30 years of uneven progress for adolescent girls 
One in four countries report backlash on women’s rights in 2024
City celebrates women’s contribution and leadership in Greater Geelong
Coming Together For International Women’s Day
Three years of full-scale war in Ukraine roll back decades of progress for women’s rights, safety and economic opportunities
Female genital mutilation is violence against women and girls
Week-long festival will transform International Women’s Day in SA
UN Women International Women’s Day Parliamentary Breakfast
UN Women Executive Board to convene first regular session 2025
International Women’s Day 2025: For ALL Women and Girls – Rights. Equality. Empowerment
Only five women elected in direct presidential elections in 2024
Alarming 288 per cent rise in demand for gender-based violence services in the last 12 months in Sudan
Empowerment Through Safe Migration
Cities to light up orange as the property industry shines a spotlight on domestic and family violence
Realizing women’s and girls’ human rights: A prerequisite and catalyst for progress
QPS renews DFV commitment as part of 16 Days of Activism
In solidarity with Women Human Rights Defenders, today and every day
COP29 decisions deliver gains for gender equality in climate action, but more remains to be done
16 Days Of Activism Against Gender Based Violence
The solutions are clear: Let’s end the HIV epidemic
Call to action: Towards Beijing+30 – UNiTE to end violence against women and girls
One woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by their intimate partner or family member
16 Days Of Activism Campaign: Bayside
Vigil Shines Light On 16 Days Of Activism
Baw Baw Backs 16 Days Of Activism Campaign
UN Women calls for increased gender-focused climate finance at COP29
Together for farmers: FAO and COP29 Presidency launch the ‘Baku Harmoniya Climate Initiative for Farmers’
16 Days Of Activism
COP29: What is at stake for gender equality as the second week of negotiation starts 
1,000 days of the full-scale war: Ukrainian women drive humanitarian response and recovery amid growing security threats
Supporting Future Free From Violence
UN Women partners with the Digital Public Goods Alliance to advance gender justice
Forging pathways for women in peace and security: 2024 conference reflections
Paralympic Champion Madison de Rozario to Bring Inspirational Story to Brisbane Audiences for International Women’s Day 2025
16 Days of Activism 2024: Events and initiatives in Cardinia Shire
16 Days Of Activism: It Starts With Respect
Statement by Principals of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee – Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them
Stop the assault on Palestinians in Gaza and on those trying to help them
Care: A critical investment for gender equality and the rights of women and girls