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March 4, 2026 Women
On International Women's Day, March 8, UN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock will unveil a new campaign
For centuries, the phrases "like a woman" and "like a girl" have been used as insults, implying weakness or certain social or family roles. However, the evidence shows that women are strong, excel in leadership roles, and achieve incredible heights, overcoming many barriers that men don't face.
When women lead peace processes, agreements are more durable. When women shape the economy, profits grow. When women and girls have equal rights with men and boys, societies become more peaceful and prosperous.
Campaign
In the days leading up to International Women's Day, as well as during the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, which will be held in New York from 9 to 19 March, the President of the General Assembly will publish photos of successful women with quotes on her Instagram account.
Here are some examples of these quotes: "I was told women had no place in the newsroom. So I became editor-in-chief"; "I was told I couldn't reach the stars. So I went to space."
Annalena Baerbock is the fifth woman in history to hold the presidency of the UN General Assembly. She is also the first woman from Western Europe to hold this position. She previously served as Germany's Foreign Minister.
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