International Women’s Day (2024)

Breadcrumb Anne Hathaway's call to action on #IWD2024 Accelerating economic empowerment Why investing in women is a human rights issue Five things to accelerate women’s economic empowerment Unpacking the care society: Caring for people and the planet New report shows how feminism can be a powerful tool to fight climate change Invest in women, accelerate progress Economic justice — Get the facts FAQs: Economic empowerment Everything you need to know about pushing for pay equity Facts and figures: Economic empowerment What is gender-responsive budgeting? Gender bonds: A promising solution to accelerate SDG5 Gender bonds: A toolkit for the design and issuance of gender bonds in Africa Global voices of empowerment Kenya and Zimbabwe invest in preventing violence against women and girls EntreprenHER programme empowers women entrepreneurs in Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa Haitian women and girls empowered by UN Women amid humanitarian crisis Investing in women’s safety and economic empowerment in Rwanda Women farmers in Malawi tackle climate change and gender inequalities through greenhouse programme Grants and training programmes empower women entrepreneurs in Cambodia and Viet Nam Women learn new skills and push back against ethnic and gender prejudice in Thailand Women rise from poverty and gain economic independence through Oasis Centres in Jordan Ukrainian entrepreneur uses flower business to bridge gender gaps during wartime South African women’s group trains police to respond to gender-based violence Ukrainian refugees launch businesses and build a new community in Moldova News and media On International Women’s Day, UN Women calls on investing in women as the best solution to face growing crises 1 in every 10 women in the world lives in extreme poverty UN Secretary-General's message on International Women's Day