International Women’s Day

UN Women is pleased to invite you to the United Nations Observance of International Women’s Day 2022. The event will take place virtually on Tuesday, 8 March 2022 from 10.00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. EST. Aligned with the priority theme of CSW66, the theme for the United Nations Observance of International Women’s Day 2022 is "Gender Equality Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow”. This year, International Women's Day celebrates the women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change towards a sustainable future. 

Generation Equality partners, Leaders and commitment makers are encouraged to use our Generation Equality International Women’s Day and climate assets to mark International Women’s Day and elevate the continued importance and relevance of the Generation Equality agenda.

The Observance will feature the Secretary-General together with UN Women’s Executive Director, Sima Sami Bahous, high-level dignitaries from the United Nations, as well as Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE, Ms. Hindou Oumarou Ibrahim, President, Association for Indigenous Women and Peoples of Chad, and Maria Reyes, member of Friday for Future Most Affected Peoples and Areas and Leader of the Action Coalition on the Generation Equality Feminist Action for Climate Justice, among other sustainability advocates and gender champions who will offer reflections on the day’s theme. The event will also include musical performances by Angelica Hale and Broadway singers. 

•Register to attend the event here.