Advancing women’s health is fundamental to achieving universal health coverage, health equity and gender equality. Health underpins women’s quality of life and enables the realization of other human rights, supporting women’s full participation in social, economic and political life.
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 of all human rights, including freedom from violence, sexual and reproductive rights, access to justice, socio-economic equality, and participation in decision-making.
We envision a world in which systems of oppression and harm are dismantled, and women and girls regardless of race, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic ...
“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 powerful feminist movements and women’s rights activists across the globe, have profoundly transformed our societies, making them fairer, more resilient and peaceful. Gender equality lies at the core of all ...
A UN Human Rights report highlights widespread gender-based violence, poor health provisions, and discriminatory legal systems disproportionately affecting women and girls in criminal justice detention worldwide.
Moreover, many women, including transgender, gender diverse and intersex women, face compounded forms of discrimination—due to factors such as their age, race, ethnicity, disability, or socio-economic status—in addition to gender-based discrimination.
Gender refers to the characteristics of women, men, girls and boys that are socially constructed. This includes norms, behaviours and roles associated with being a woman, man, girl or boy, as well as relationships with each other. As a social construct, gender varies from society to society and can change over time. Gender is hierarchical and produces inequalities that intersect with other ...
Violence against women remains one of the world’s most persistent and under-addressed human rights crises, with very little progress in two decades, according to a landmark report released today by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UN partners.
GENEVA – A group of independent human rights experts* today strongly condemned the widespread and systematic violations committed against women and girls in Sudan, including conflict-related sexual violence, abductions, and killings, many of which have been attributed to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).“We are deeply troubled by the harrowing reports of sexual violence, abductions, and ...
This publication provides an introduction to women’s human rights, beginning with the main provisions in international human rights law and going on to explain particularly relevant concepts for fully understanding women’s human rights. Finally, selected areas of women’s human rights are examined together with information on the main work of United Nations human rights mechanisms and ...
The Providence Journal: Influential Women Profiles Rev. Lynn Clare Chittick Thompson: CEO & Founder of TORCH for Change in Humanity
Influential Women Profiles Rev. Lynn Clare Chittick Thompson: CEO & Founder of TORCH for Change in Humanity
Today, for International Women’s Day, Human Rights Watch’s Women’s Rights Division Director Macarena Sáez speaks with Amy Braunschweiger about the best and worst of women’s rights last ...
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Red carpets are veritable catwalks, where celebrities unveil hairstyles that make a lasting impression and set global trends. Whether at the Oscars, the Cannes Film Festival or the Met Gala, every ...
Bleeping Computer: Critical React, Next.js flaw lets hackers execute code on servers
A maximum severity vulnerability, dubbed 'React2Shell', in the React Server Components (RSC) 'Flight' protocol allows remote code execution without authentication in React and Next.js applications.
Northwestern Media: Influential Women Profiles Michelle R. Dunham: Leading Innovation in Law, Regulation & Girls in Sports
Beyond her professional accomplishments, she is deeply committed to mentorship, board service, and advocacy for civil rights and women in law. As a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, ...
Influential Women Profiles Michelle R. Dunham: Leading Innovation in Law, Regulation & Girls in Sports
The Florida Times-Union: Influential Women Profiles Raquel M. Franzen: An Accomplished Accounting and Finance Professional
Influential Women Profiles Raquel M. Franzen: An Accomplished Accounting and Finance Professional
Ventura County Star: Influential Women Profiles Anna Meister: Advancing Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Through Personalized Care
Influential Women Profiles Anna Meister: Advancing Holistic Nutrition and Wellness Through Personalized Care
Palm Beach Daily News: Influential Women Profiles Patricia Ann Karpus: Leading Innovation and Inclusion in Global Cybersecurity
Influential Women Profiles Patricia Ann Karpus: Leading Innovation and Inclusion in Global Cybersecurity
Asheville Citizen-Times: Influential Women Profiles Marian Saka Advancing Molecular Genetics with Expertise, Faith, and Community Commitment
Influential Women Profiles Marian Saka Advancing Molecular Genetics with Expertise, Faith, and Community Commitment
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Lansing State Journal: Influential Women Profiles Kimber Olson, PhD, MSW: Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Juniper & Pine Consulting
ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, /EINPresswire.com/ — Influential Women Profiles Kimber Olson, PhD, MSW: Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of ...
Influential Women Profiles Kimber Olson, PhD, MSW: Founder, CEO, and Principal Consultant of Juniper & Pine Consulting
When creating the mandate of special procedure on cultural rights, the Human Rights Council specified that the mandate holder should integrate a gender and disabilities perspective into his and her work. Both mandate holders have firmly taken this approach and dedicated targeted attention to these matters in their thematic studies and country visits.