International Women’s Day 2024

Today, 8 March, 2024 is International Women’s Day and the theme is “Invest in women. Accelerate progress.”

Above: 1. A food trader sells tamales in Lima, Peru. 2. A ceviche restaurant worker, Lima, Peru. 3. An agricultural worker, Quebrada Verde, Peru. Header: A food trader sells choclo at the railway station, Ollantaytambo, Peru. © J. Ashley Nixon

UN Women

UN Women is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. A global champion for women and girls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide.

The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change.

UN Women

Here is what UN Women says on International Women’s Day 2024:

The world is facing many crises, ranging from geopolitical conflicts to soaring poverty levels and the escalating impacts of climate change. These challenges can only be addressed by solutions that empower women. By investing in women, we can spark change and speed the transition towards a healthier, safer, and more equal world for all.

Gender equality and women’s rights

The world is at a crossroads for gender equality. Stand up for women’s rights.