March 12 - The third edition of the "Actions for Equality" recognition was held, an event organized by UN Women Bolivia, Fundación Iguales, Global Compact Network Bolivia, and the Embassy of Sweden in Bolivia. This initiative seeks to highlight and make visible business actions that promote a more equitable work environment, guaranteeing the same opportunities for women and men. 

The United Nations in Cyprus commemorated International Women’s Day 2025 with a powerful show of commitment to advancing gender equality, as top UN officials on the island made personal pledges as part of the HeForShe movement.

Colin Stewart, the Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General (SRSG) and Head of the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), reaffirmed his dedication to gender equality, stating, 

March 6, 2025 – A new global survey has revealed that women are essential to economic growth, but their full participation is being hindered by significant obstacles we are yet to overcome including increased online abuse and the rollback on women’s rights. This latest research, conducted by TEAM LEWIS Foundation in support of HeForShe, underscores the urgent need to protect rights, pursue equality, and prioritize empowerment.

"Humor should unite, not divide!"

This February, UN Women Rwanda launched the #HinduraBlague HeForShe campaign to challenge and eliminate harmful gender stereotypes through respectful and inclusive humor. This initiative is a localized adaptation of the global HeForShe #ChangeThePunchline campaign, which sought to dismantle the public tolerance for sexist humor.

Aashraya with Rachel Vogelstein, Special Assistant to President Biden at the White House Gender Policy Council.