To mark International Women’s Day, Fenerbahçe, one of the largest and most popular sports clubs in Turkey and a champion for the HeForShe campaign, and UN Women spotlighted the importance of women’s equal participation and empowerment in sports.

Despite growing participation across all levels of play, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles across the world of sport. Achieving gender equality in this space requires structural reforms, inclusive policies, and greater visibility of women in decision-making positions.

Sweden, May 6, 2025. 

“Equality is not a one-man show”. That was the powerful message at the heart of a HeForShe conference, hosted on May 8th at the historic Kronhuset in Gothenburg. Organized by UN Women Sweden and its local chapter in Gothenburg and generously funded by the County Administrative Board of Västra Götaland, the event brought together a dynamic mix of voices, united in their commitment to gender equality.

New York May 6 – May 7, 2025. As the global movement for gender equality reaches a critical inflection point, the bi-annual HeForShe Lab serves as an engine for action, alignment, and innovation. Convened twice a year, the Labs bring together senior leaders across the HeForShe Alliance - from business, government, civil society, and the UN system - to assess progress, share insights, and co-create strategic pathways that advance gender equality globally.

Rome, May 7, 2025 – UN Women and HeForShe are proud to announce the launch of the HeForShe Italy Chapter, a significant milestone in the global effort to advance gender equality through inclusive, locally driven action. This launch responds to growing demand from UN Women’s Regional Offices, Country Offices, and National Committees to establish dedicated national hubs that engage all sectors of society in accelerating progress toward gender equality.

South Wales, Tuesday 29th April 2025. 

The National Manifesto for the Mobilization of Public Officials to End Violence Against Women is an initiative spearheaded by the HeForShe Movement in Brazil.

At its launch event in Brasília, over 80 men - including representatives from the judiciary, members of parliament, and leaders of federal agencies- signed a manifesto publicly committing to the advancement of gender equality. The event received support from the Ministries of Women; Development and Social Assistance; Family; and the Fight Against Hunger, under which Conab (National Supply Company) operates.