International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also making a call to action for strengthening gender equality and accelerating women’s empowerment.
The theme this year is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. It celebrates the remarkable efforts by women and girls around the globe to shape a more equitable future and the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Women’s Day 2021 – Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world
International Women’s Day is a global day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women, while also making a call to action for strengthening gender equality and accelerating women’s empowerment.
The theme this year is Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world. It celebrates the remarkable efforts by women and girls around the globe to shape a more equitable future and the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAO, IFAD and WFP are organizing two events:
- 10.30–12.00 CET
Dialogue on women’s leadership within international organizations, with special attention on the institutional challenges faced by women to reach senior management positions – WATCH WEBCAST - 14.30–16.00 CET
Dialogue on women’s leadership in a COVID-19 world for a better future – WATCH WEBCAST
