Gender equality and women’s rights | OHCHR
Oct 24, 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 …
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 …
World Report 2025: Afghanistan | Human Rights Watch
The situation in Afghanistan worsened in 2024 as the Taliban authorities intensified their crackdown on human rights, particularly against women and girls. Afghanistan remained the …
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 …
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 …
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 …
International Women’s Day 2025 | OHCHR
“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 gender equality, driven by …
Trump spurs global rollback on the rights of women and girls
May 7, 2025 · A global rollback of women’s rights was already underway before US President Donald Trump took office. But now it’s in hyper speed. Trump’s actions, including his broad …
Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination …
Recalling that discrimination against women violates the principles of equality of rights and respect for human dignity, is an obstacle to the participation of women, on equal terms with …
Interview: Women’s Rights Under Trump | Human Rights Watch
Nov 18, 2024 · Donald Trump’s first administration as US president attacked women’s rights across a broad range of issues. What could his second term mean for women in the United …