International Women’s Day 2021

08 March - 08 March 2021

Global

Statement

Celebrate women leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 response and beyond

08 March 2021

News

“We must resolutely resist any attempts to go back”: Listening to the icons and activists of women’s rights

05 March 2020

"I want my daughters to be respected as human beings," says Fawzia Koofi, a trailblazer in Afghanistan. © Johannes Eisele/AFP/GettyImages© Johannes Eisele/AFP/GettyImages

UNFPA presents: A league of extraordinary women

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News

A league of extraordinary women: Real life super heroes

08 March 2019

Farzana Akbari took a stand against virginity tests – invasive, discriminatory, unscientific exams – to protect women and girls. © UNFPA Afghanistan

International Women’s Day 2019

08 March - 08 March 2019

Global

International Women’s Day 2018

08 March - 08 March 2018

Global

News

Four women’s rights activists you need to know

06 March 2017

For International Women's Day, UNFPA is celebrating four activists who are blazing a trail for women. Images from left to right courtesy of Tanzila Khan, Deli Barroso, the NGO Atina and Arthur Nazaryan/Delphin Films.

International Women’s Day 2017

08 March - 08 March 2017

Global

News

This International Women’s Day marks 20 years of progress

06 March 2015

UNFPA marches for gender equality. Around the world, activists attend marches marking International Women's Day. © UNFPA/Lin Gao

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