International Women’s Day originated from the women's rights movement and has since become a global call to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This is in recognition that there is more work to be done on advancing women's rights to achieve equality and a reminder that women are focal points of change.
This year's IWD Observance was in recognition and celebration of the women and girls who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation and response, and to honor their leadership and contribution towards a sustainable future.
The international community cannot reach the central goals of the Paris Agreement to limit global average temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius unless all of humanity is involved in addressing climate change. And that means we need more women and girls, in all their diversity, to be empowered to lead and be involved.
Learn more on why climate action needs women here.
The theme this year is “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world on the way to the Generation Equality Forum”.
Join us in celebrating and recognizing the important work done for, and by women.
Follow our UNFCCC social media accounts and our hashtag #ActOnTheGAP to watch out our mini-campaign, featuring diverse women leaders on climate, science, policy and action.
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