[International women's day] "Billions of women and girls face marginalization, injustice and discrimination, while the persistent epidemic of violence against women disgraces humanity "

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate women and girls around the world, and we applaud all they have achieved in the fight for equality.

Women and girls have made great gains – demolishing barriers, dismantling stereotypes and driving progress towards a more just and equal world.

Yet they face immense obstacles.  Billions of women and girls face marginalization, injustice and discrimination, while the persistent epidemic of violence against women disgraces humanity. 

Read full statement by UN Chief on the commemoration of International Women's Day: https://www.unwomen.org/en/news-stories/statement/2024/03/un-secretary-generals-message-on-international-womens-day