Gender equality and women’s rights | OHCHR
Oct 30, 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 …
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 …
“More than a human can bear”: Israel's systematic use of sexual ...
Mar 13, 2025 · These acts violate women’s and girls’ reproductive rights and autonomy, as well as their right to life, health, founding a family, human dignity, physical and mental integrity, …
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 …
International Women’s Day 2025 | OHCHR
International Women’s Day 2025“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 …
Sexual and reproductive health and rights | OHCHR
About sexual and reproductive health and rights The rights of women and girls to the highest attainable standards of health, including sexual and reproductive health, are firmly grounded in …
Understanding prostitution as a system of violence and exploitation
The confusion surrounding its meaning is intensified by mistranslations, vague definitions, and the use of euphemistic language. According to the Special Rapporteur, prostitution should be …
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 …
“Digital rights are human rights:” Women activists fight cybersexism
Dec 16, 2024 · #StopFisha, a women-led organization created to fight cybersexism and other forms of online gender-based violence, has helped pass legislative changes in France and …
Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls
As violence against women continues to impact the lives of women and girls everywhere, the establishment of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, …