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This guide presents United Nations resources and selected materials from other sources covering issues related to women's rights and gender equality.

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UN Women Watch

Women Watch, an initiative of the Inter-agency Network on Women and Gender Equality (IANWGE), is "the central gateway to information and resources on the promotion of gender equality and the empowerment of women throughout the United Nations system."

The following are the latest headlines from the 'UN gender equality news feed', a collaborative effort by UN entities that are members of IANWGE:

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New Resources

Women in Science - UNESCO Institute for Statistics
Women in Science, a new interactive tool, presents the latest available data for countries at all stages of development. Produced by the UIS, the tool lets you explore and visualize gender gaps in the pipeline leading to a research career.
Constitutional Database (UN Women)
Compiles provisions related to gender contained in constitutions in countries around the world, available in the original language, along with English translations. Searchable by keywords, provisions, regions or countries.
InfoGuide on Child Marriage (Council on Foreign Relations)

Presents an overview of the issue, statistical data, and links to key resources for further reading.

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International Observances and Other Events

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY (8 March) was first celebrated by the United Nations in 1975, during International Women's Year. In December 1977, the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women's Rights and International Peace to be observed on any day of the year by Member States, in accordance with historical and national traditions.