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International Women’s Day celebrations on 8 March
will mobilize people around the world to call for a Planet 50-50 by
2030. UN Women is organizing a series of diverse, high-profile
events in over 40 countries, where ordinary citizens, activists,
musicians, athletes, students, security personnel, scholars and
stock exchange officials will be among those who commit to
“Stepping It Up for Gender Equality.”
Read press release: English | Español | Français
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UN
Women Executive Director’s message for IWD 2016
 “Each one
of us is needed—in our countries, communities, organizations,
governments and in the United Nations—to ensure decisive, visible
and measurable actions are taken under the banner: Planet 50-50:
Step It Up for Gender Equality,” says UN Women Executive Director
Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka in her message.
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Official
UN commemoration
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The official UN commemoration will take place in the
Trusteeship Council at the UN Secretariat in New York City from 10
a.m. to 12:45 p.m EST; it will focus on achieving gender equality
by 2030 and probe the progress made in achieving gender equality in
the UN system. Watch the webcast »
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Interactive timeline: Women's
footprint in history
Throughout history, women have made extraordinary contributions to
their societies. Some are well known, some less so, but all have
been trail blazers. Explore a small selection of these women and
learn what the reality still is today for many women and girls
worldwide. View timeline: English | Español | Français
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Photo essay: A day in the life of
women
Teachers, farmers, businesswomen, politicians, mothers, law
enforcers — women and girls contribute every day in many visible
and invisible ways. Here’s a glimpse into their lives. View photo
essay: English | Español | Français
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Video: World leaders commit to
gender equality
In September 2015, world leaders answered a call by UN Women to
step it up for gender equality. From China to Liberia, here's a
selection of what some of the world leaders said. Watch video »
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Video: Daniel Craig visits UN
Mission in Cyprus
Actor Daniel Craig visits the UN Mission in Cyprus in his role as
United Nations Global Advocate for the Elimination of Mines and
Explosive Hazards. Cyprus is the only UN mission with all-female
leadership, including Force Commander Kristin Lund and Head of
Mission, Lisa Buttenheim. Craig visits Cyprus' demilitarized buffer
zone, and shines a light on women's role in the country's ongoing
peace process. Watch video »
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Social media: Envisioning
#Planet5050
This social media photo series features everyday pairs to voice
what a gender-equal world, a #Planet5050, means in all areas of
live. To engage in the #Planet5050 conversation follow UN Women on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, LinkedIn or Pinterest.
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Infographic: Gender equality –
Where are we today?
This infographic highlights progress and remaining challenges for
women in a range of areas, from politics, to literacy, to wages and
media representation. View infographic: English | Español | Français
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Join
the conversation for International Women’s Day, #IWD2016!
- Main hashtags: #IWD2016 (#DíadelaMujer,
#Journéedelafemme); #Planet5050 – check out the automatic
emoji on Twitter when tweeting with the hashtag #IWD2016!
- Main Twitter accounts: @UN_Women (English), @ONUMujeres (Spanish), @ONUFemmes (French)
- Main Facebook accounts: UN Women (English), ONU Mujeres (Spanish), ONU Femmes (French)
- Other accounts: Instagram, Google+, LinkedIn, Pinterest
- Change your Facebook and Twitter cover
image with the banners available in English, Spanish and
French (under “General”) here.
- If you organize or participate in a local
International Women’s Day event, share your images and
messages on our Facebook Event page and bring
your event to a global audience.
- On 8 March, log into Snapchat to see the
Live Story celebrating remarkable women.
- Follow our accounts for live coverage from
the different events and share content from our social media
package, which is available with images, videos and sample
promotional messages in English, Spanish and French here.
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