March
05
This year marks the 15th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action,
the outcome of the Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing in 1995.
In recognition of this important anniversary, the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day – which is observed worldwide on 8 March – is "Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All".
At the UN Headquarters in New York, the commemoration is being held today, 3 March. Read the Secretary-General's message, and view additional resources from the web site. From UN Pulse: Permanent Link: International Women's Day - 8 March
At the UN Headquarters in New York, the commemoration is being held today, 3 March. Read the Secretary-General's message, and view additional resources from the web site. From UN Pulse: Permanent Link: International Women's Day - 8 March