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El tema del Día Internacional de las Mujeres Rurales de este año, “Las mujeres rurales agricultoras cuidan la Madre Naturaleza”, rinde homenaje al trabajo que las mujeres rurales realizan a diario: conservar semillas, proteger la biodiversidad, gestionar el agua y restaurar tierras degradadas. Ellas alimentan a las comunidades, sostienen los medios de vida y salvaguardan los recursos naturales de los que todos dependemos. En este día, celebramos sus conocimientos y su liderazgo en la construcción de un futuro más resiliente.
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On this International Day of the Girl, Julieta Núñez Cárcamo shares a conviction that has shaped her experience as a young activist: girls and adolescent girls should be able to choose who they want to be, participate in decisions that affect them and access opportunities without gender stereotypes or the places where they live determining how far they can go.
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El Fondo para la Mujer, la Paz y la Acción Humanitaria (WPHF, por sus siglas en inglés) ha lanzado una convocatoria a propuestas para apoyar a organizaciones locales de la sociedad civil de mujeres y mujeres jóvenes en Haití, con el objetivo de fortalecer su participación y liderazgo en iniciativas relacionadas con la seguridad y la justicia climáticas.
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Defensoras de los derechos humanos ambientales y representantes gubernamentales se reunieron en Antigua Guatemala para impulsar la igualdad de género en las decisiones sobre cambio climático, biodiversidad y protección de los territorios, en un momento clave para avanzar en la implementación de los compromisos internacionales.
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Line Bareiro (1950-2026) was a Paraguayan feminist who made enormous contributions to the field of feminism as a scholar, researcher, and co-founder of the Center for Documentation and Studies (CDE), as a member of the Marcosur Feminist Articulation, and as an expert on the CEDAW Committee. Her contributions combined intellectual work and political action, encompassing issues such as women's political participation, quotas, parity, democracy and citizenship, non-discrimination, fundamentalisms, equality policies, and the very notion of gender equality.
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On the occasion of the International Day of Indigenous Women, UN Women and UNFPA, in collaboration with the Continental Network of Indigenous Women of the Americas (ECMIA), brought together Indigenous women, leaders, human rights defenders, young women, and organizations from across Latin America and the Caribbean for a regional dialogue aimed at advancing the effective implementation of their rights.
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Women around the world still earn, on average, 20 per cent less than men. This gap is neither inevitable nor acceptable. Equal pay for work of equal value cannot wait.
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Women make up half the population but hold just a fraction of decision-making power. It’s not for lack of leadership skills – but because of gender stereotypes and insufficient affirmative action, equal opportunities, and investment.
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The Gender Snapshot 2026 report, released today by UN Women and the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN DESA), shows that where women hold real power, outcomes improve across every dimension of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development – from peace to education, and from poverty to climate action. Yet the very institutions built over decades to advance gender equality are being systematically weakened, stalling or reversing progress at precisely the moment when the world cannot afford to go backwards.
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Prepared by members of the Regional Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG), listed in alphabetical order by surname: Patricia Aguilar, Yvonne Barrow, Edurne Cárdenas, Ljubica Fuentes, Aidé García Hernández, Elvira Gutiérrez, Verónica González Bonet, Terry Dale Ince, and Ana Lima.
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Olympic figure skating champion Alysa Liu on joy, feminism, friendship over rivalry, and joining forces with UN Women to stand up to stereotypes that shape how women and girls experience sport.
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The digital economy is creating new opportunities, but not necessarily the same opportunities for everyone. The report Women in the Platform Economy: Challenges and Opportunities in Ibero-America, produced by SEGIB, ILO and UN Women, shows that many of the gender inequalities present in the labour market also persist on digital platforms, despite their potential to expand access to employment and new sources of income.
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Bajo el lema “Diferentes contextos, aspiraciones compartidas”, el Día Internacional de la Juventud de este año (12 de agosto) celebra las aspiraciones de las personas jóvenes de vivir con dignidad, contribuir a sus comunidades y construir un futuro más igualitario, pacífico y sostenible.
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Sixteen years after its establishment, UN Women continues to work toward a world where all women and girls can fully exercise their rights and reach their full potential on an equal footing. Achieving this vision requires the collective efforts of governments, feminist and women’s organizations, civil society, the private sector, academia, the media, and international cooperation partners. Through this collaborative approach, UN Women builds partnerships and bridges among those with the power to drive change, recognizing that gender equality is not the responsibility of a single actor, but a shared commitment. When women have access to opportunities, participate in decision-making, and can fully exercise their rights, entire societies benefit.
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For the renewal of the Civil Society Advisory Group (CSAG) for the Americas and the Caribbean for the 2026–2028 period, following a public call for applications open from 5 May to 10 June 2026, 10 members were selected from among 440 applications received from across the 33 countries of Latin America and the Caribbean. The selection process was conducted in accordance with the geographic representation, diversity, and intersectionality criteria established in the Terms of Reference.
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From a childhood on a sugar plantation to decades shaping policy and championing equality, Indranie Chandarpal has been at the forefront of Guyana’s women’s movement for over 55 years. A former Minister and parliamentarian for nearly three decades, she now chairs the Women and Gender Equality Commission. In Panama, during the WYDE | Women’s Leadership intergenerational dialogue, Chandarpal reflects on her journey, the rise of digital abuse, and the principles she believes young women must uphold.
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Amanda Paschoal is an activist and City Councillor in Sao Paulo, Brazil. She represents a new generation of feminist and LGBTQIA+ leaders, committed to social and climate justice. During her term, Amanda championed legislation on climate adaptation, gender equality, and environmental racism. Through her activism and legislative work, she has become a leading voice for intersectional approaches to sustainability, social justice, and the protection of marginalized communities in Brazil’s urban and political landscape.
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The Chilean entrepreneur and co-founder of Müud has driven a technological innovation that strengthens students’ emotional well-being and promotes a more empathetic and preventive school environment. Today, the tool developed in Chile supports more than 10,000 students and has expanded its impact to countries such as Spain, the United States, Mexico, Costa Rica and India.
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Las iniciativas contemplaron procesos de formación dirigidos tanto a Carabineros de Chile como a funcionarias y funcionarios del Instituto Nacional de Derechos Humanos, con especial énfasis en movilidad humana, derechos humanos de las mujeres y enfoque de género interseccional.
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María Aruquipa Amaru works in urban sanitation for the Autonomous Municipal Government of Coroico, in the department of La Paz, Bolivia. Together with her colleagues, she carries out her work with the conviction that caring for the environment also contributes to building a culture of peace. Following a participatory assessment conducted by UN Women through the Aguayo Association, a mural featuring these women as its central figures was created, making their work visible while encouraging the community to reflect on pollution and the role everyone plays in preventing it.