International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements worldwide and throughout history. Annually on 8 March, thousands of events are held throughout the world to inspire women and celebrate achievements. https://www.unwomen.org/en
On International Women’s Day (8 March), that is the bold call for action for all women and girls worldwide. As we mark the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, the world is deeply unequal. International Women’s Day is a chance to rise and demand action and to deliver on the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action to make the world equal and better for everyone.
The official UN Commemoration event of the International Women’s Day will take place on 7 March from 10 - 11.30 a.m. at the UN General Assembly Hall in New York. If you wish to attend in person, register here before Friday, 28 February 2025, or you can follow the event on UN WebTV. Click here for more information.
Despite increasing evidence on the vital correlation between gender, social equity and climate change; historically, climate change scientists, researchers, and policymakers have struggled with how to make the connection. When climate-change induced disasters hit, women and girls’ lives and livelihoods are disproportionally affected. This is due to lack of information, mobility, decision-making and access to resources and training, as well as gender-based cultural norms and barriers.
Without gender equality today, a sustainable future, and an equal future, remains beyond our reach.
Women and girls play a central role in addressing, mitigating, and solving the climate crisis. Women possess unique knowledge and experience, particularly at the local level, in areas such as agriculture, conservation and the management of natural resources. Women are more likely to consider their families and communities in decision-making processes, allowing for more holistic and effective climate action. Their inclusion in decision-making processes, as well as including the gender lens into climate and environmental policies is critical to effective climate action.
Message from Sima Bahous, UN Women Executive Director
Message from Christine Lagarde, Managing Director of IMF
