Only five years ago, then 18-year-old Gracia Michelle Olongbo voted for the first time in the 2020 presidential and legislative elections in the Central African Republic (CAR). At the ballot box, she expressed belief that her voice – both as a young person and as a woman – mattered. This International Women’s Day, MINUSCA spotlights the journey of activism that she has since embarked on. Five years down the road, it is evident that exercising her…

887 cases of conflict-related sexual violence were documented, affecting 1,534 victims, the vast majority of whom were women and girls.

On this International Women’s Day, the Technical Committee on Gender Equality under the auspices of the United Nations comes together to honour the resilience, leadership and lasting contributions of women across the island. We pay tribute to women whose dedication continues advancing gender equality and empowerment of women, as well as strengthening dialogue, fostering a culture of respect and cooperation, and peacebuilding. Gender equality is…

Ghanaian peacekeepers serving with UNISFA’s GHANBATT and the Ghana Level II Hospital, have been awarded the United Nations medal in recognition of their contribution to peace and security in Abyei. The award ceremony was held on 6 March, in Athony, and was presided over by the Ag. Head of Mission/FC Major General Ganesh Shrestha. A high-level delegation from Ghana, led by the Chief of Army Staff, Maj Gen Lawrence Gbetanu, was in attendance, as…

The celebration of the International Women's Day was held on March 6, 2026, in Port-au-Prince, under the national theme, “ Women and girls must fully enjoy their rights and access justice without obstacles or discrimination." The ceremony took place in the presence of Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Minister of Women's Rights, Pédrica Saint-Jean, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Haiti and Head…

TRIPOLI - Gathered within the newly established Libyan Women Caucus, Libyan women are actively shaping national efforts to advance prosperity, peace and stability to shape a more inclusive future through the Structured Dialogue. Since the Dialogue’s launch in December 2025, more than 40 women, representing about 35 per cent of the members, have worked together though the Libyan Women’s Caucus to ensure that women’s perspectives, priorities, and…

TRIPOLI – On International Women's Day, the United Nations in Libya underscored the importance of women's rights and leadership under the theme: "Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls” in a statement from Special Representative of the Secretary General, Hanna Tetteh. The recent Municipal Council elections highlight that women are capable of leading at various levels of governance, and progress is achievable. The election of two women…

JUBA – Everyone at the Mangateen camp in Juba, South Sudan, knows Mary. Surrounded by the community she committed to support, her presence carries an air of calm and compassionate authority. This authority has not come easy. Growing up in a community led by men, she first-hand experienced the absence of advocacy for and upholding of women’s rights. She says this often left her feeling powerless. “If there is no strong female leader or role model…

This year’s International Women’s Day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls.

The theme for this year’s observance of International Women’s Day is ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.