Gender equality and women’s rights | OHCHR
Oct 30, 2025 · 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 …
Women's health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sep 3, 2025 · The health of women and girls is of particular concern because, in many societies, they are disadvantaged by discrimination rooted in sociocultural factors. For example, women …
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 …
Women's Rights - Human Rights Watch
Oct 30, 2025 · Despite great strides made by the international women’s rights movement over many years, women and girls around the world are still married as children or trafficked into …
The State of Women’s Rights - Human Rights Watch
Mar 7, 2025 · From the United States to the Democratic Republic of Congo, women and girls’ rights have suffered serious setbacks. But despite the challenges, there also have been …
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 …
Dismantling barriers to women's leadership in building peace
Jun 25, 2025 · All over the world, women are building peace in their communities — often behind the scenes. Dismantling discrimination and barriers to a meaningful participation of women in …
International Women’s Day 2025 | OHCHR
International Women’s Day 2025Upholding women's rights leads to a better future for all Promoting and protecting gender equality makes sense for justice, for prosperity and for a …
Sudan: Experts denounce systematic attacks on women and girls
May 14, 2025 · GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today strongly condemned the widespread and systematic violations committed against women and girls in …
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 …