#iwd2026

"Never forget that a political, economical or religious crisis is enough to cast doubt on women's rights. These rights will never be vested. You have to stay vigilant your whole life." Simone de Beauvoir, 1949 #WomensDay #IWD2026 #8M

Really enjoying all the female composers featured so far today on Radio 3 for #IWD2026.

Quote from UN-Habitat (@UNHABITAT): Women still hold only 64% of the legal rights that men hold worldwide. On #IWD2026, we call for action ensuring every woman & girl can claim her rights, from housing to leadership, to build inclusive, resilient cities. Hear from UN-Habitat Executive Director @AnacludiaRossb1⤵️ Source: UN-Habitat (@UNHABITAT) [ https://x.com/UNHABITAT/status/2030556595906564322 ] #Afghanistan

Urban labor markets remain largely inaccessible to women due to mobility restrictions, unsafe transport, childcare responsibilities, and formal and informal bans on women’s employment. Don't call this normal. 10 Gender Gaps in Afghanistan ▶️https://bit.ly/4bb8QV7 #IWD2026 Source: UN-Habitat Afghanistan (@UNHabitatAf) [ https://x.com/UNHabitatAf/status/2030583482150539762 ] #Afghanistan

Quote from UN News (@UN_News_Centre): Women’s rights are human rights. Ahead of International Women's Day marked on 8 March, the UN calls for more investment in women and girls to make the world a better place. #IWD2026 Source: UN News (@UN_News_Centre) [ https://x.com/UN_News_Centre/status/2030330429190947167 ] #Afghanistan

Quote from IOM Afghanistan (@IOMAfghanistan): On this International Women’s Day, we recognize the resilience, dedication and contributions of women across Afghanistan who continue to support their families and communities. Their commitment strengthens recovery efforts and helps build more resilient communities. #IWD2026 Source: IOM Afghanistan (@IOMAfghanistan) [ https://x.com/IOMAfghanistan/status/2030524665207329143 ] #Afghanistan

🤰🏿Every woman deserves to give birth safely and with dignity. Supporting safe and respectful birth is not just a health issue. It is a matter of dignity and equality. Get all the facts from @‌UNFPA: https://unf.pa/MaternalHealth #IWD2026 #InternationalWomensDay Source: UNFPA Afghanistan (@UNFPAAfg) [ https://x.com/UNFPAAfg/status/2030539518244438372 ] #Afghanistan

On #IWD2026, @UNICEFAfg calls for Rights. Justice. Action. for all Afghan women & girls. For 6 months, our female national staff have been denied access to our offices. We echo the UN’s call to immediately lift this ban. Their role is essential to delivering lifesaving services. Source: UNICEF Afghanistan (@UNICEFAfg) [ https://x.com/UNICEFAfg/status/2030536733238935708 ] #Afghanistan #UNICEF

Quote from United Nations Geneva (@UNGeneva): Women and girls are changing the world. It’s time to change the world for women and girls. - @antonioguterres #IWD2026 "𝙒𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙣 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙞𝙧𝙡𝙨." - @antonioguterres #IWD2026 Source: United Nations Geneva (@UNGeneva) [ https://x.com/UNGeneva/status/2030335287331528705 ] #Afghanistan

Quote from Anacláudia Rossbach (@AnacludiaRossb1): Yesterday, as we marked #IWD2026, I stressed that women’s voices must shape urban decision-making, digital tools, and climate action. Equal cities require women’s leadership at every level. @UN_Women @unwomenkenya @UNHABITAT @ODG_UNON Source: Anacláudia Rossbach (@AnacludiaRossb1) [ https://x.com/AnacludiaRossb1/status/2029851985143644319 ] #Afghanistan

Today's Google logo in Japan celebrates International Women's Day 2026. #googledoodle #iwd2026 #iwd

日本でのGoogleのロゴ、本日は国際女性デー（2026年）ver.です。 #googledoodle #iwd2026 #iwd

When crisis strikes, women’s needs matter even more. Through @UNCERF, @UNFPAAfg, HNTPO & IMC are creating lifelines for women and girls in Afghanistan — offering psychosocial support and dignity kits. #IWD2026 Source: OCHA Afghanistan (@OCHAAfg) [ https://x.com/OCHAAfg/status/2029467328623300991 ] #Afghanistan