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The 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70)

Colourful illustration of diverse women protesting in front of a classical-style building with columns. A woman speaks into a megaphone, another holds a sign reading “Equality” with a gender symbol, and another raises her fist. A scale symbol appears above the entrance as one woman walks up the steps. The group includes women of different ages and abilities, including a woman using a wheelchair and another using a cane, while others speak with uniformed officials at a desk.

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4 March 2026

When justice fails: Why women can't get protection from AI deepfake abuse

Portrait of a woman looking directly at the camera against a blue and purple background. Horizontal graphic bars partially cover the image, distorting the lower half of her face and body. A soundwave pattern appears behind her head, and digital symbols such as X marks, question marks, and an angry emoji are displayed around her. She is holding a mobile phone.

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26 February 2026

UN Women Afghanistan statement on Decree No. 12 issued by the de facto authorities

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Statement

25 February 2026

International Women’s Day 2026 & the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women

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Media advisory

25 February 2026

We will continue to champion the rights, dignity, and opportunities of every woman and girl

UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous delivers closing remarks to the first regular session 2026 of the UN Women Executive Board, 19 February 2026, UN headquarters. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown.

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20 February 2026

Supporting women in Ukraine: Five ways UN Women delivers critical aid and services

A woman wearing a UN Women jacket sits with Ukranian women

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20 February 2026

Trapped by war, energy attacks and funding cuts: Women and girls in Ukraine face a deadly triple crisis

An elderly Ukrainian woman warms herself with a gas stove

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20 February 2026

After four years of full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s women need your support now

A Ukrainian woman, who works with displaced women, poses for a portrait

In focus

20 February 2026

Speech: We maintain an unerring focus on our mission: to advance the voice and empowerment of all women and girls, in all their diversity, everywhere

UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous delivers opening remarks to the first regular session 2026 of the UN Women Executive Board, 18 February 2026, UN headquarters. Photo: UN Women/Ryan Brown.

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18 February 2026

What is feminism?

Three young, diverse women standing close together with their arms around each other against a blue background with a pink gradient at the bottom. They are facing the camera with relaxed expressions and are wearing light-coloured tops layered with patterned sweater vests.

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25 February 2026