NEW YORK - The following is the transcript of the briefing by the SG's Deputy Special Representative for Afghanistan, Georgette Gagnon.

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…

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."…

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…

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…

TRIPOLI – On International Women’s Day, celebrated worldwide with the theme ‘Rights. Justice. Action. For All Women and Girls’, the United Nations in Libya emphasizes the importance of recognizing and protecting the equal…

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

KABUL – Women in Afghanistan are nearly four times less likely than men to have access to formal justice mechanisms, according to new findings released by the United Nations in Afghanistan on International Women’s Day…

Port-au-Prince, 8 March 2026 – On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2026, all entities of the United Nations System in Haiti call for concrete actions to fully ensure the political, economic and social rights of women…

On International Women’s Day, we recognize the determination, leadership, and vision of Yemeni women who contribute to shaping their country’s future despite the immense challenges they are facing amid years of conflict. This…

Last week, Lebanon was in relatively good shape. Its armed forces were supporting the steady advancement of state authority. Preparations for legislative elections were in full swing. Long-awaited reform was underway. A World…