International Women’s Day: 8 March 2013
The 2013 theme for International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 8 March, is:
“A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”
The 2013 theme for International Women’s Day, celebrated annually on 8 March, is:
“A promise is a promise: Time for action to end violence against women”
This year’s event at UN Headquarters in New York was held on 8 March, 10.00 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Read the press release
Watch the archived webcast here:
The first-ever song from the UN system, “One Woman” was launched on 8 March. The song is now available, along with behind-the-scenes videos chronicling the song’s year-long production athttp://song.unwomen.org.
The first-ever song from the UN system, “One Woman” was launched on 8 March. The song is now available, along with behind-the-scenes videos chronicling the song’s year-long production athttp://song.unwomen.org.
This musical celebration of women worldwide features 25 artists from across the globe. It is the first theme song for a UN organization.
Join the conversation and follow @UN_Women and the hashtag #1woman on Twitter. You can also donate a tweet through our Thunderclap, which will be released on 8 March.
Photos of International Women’s Day 2013
From China to Costa Rica, from Mali to Malaysia acclaimed singers and musicians, women and men, have come together to spread a message of unity and solidarity: We are "One Woman".
Launched on International Women's Day, 8 March 2013, the song is a rallying cry that inspires listeners to join the drive for women's rights and gender equality. "One Woman" was written for UN Women, the global champion for women and girls worldwide, to celebrate its mission and work to improve women's lives around the world. "One Woman" reminds us that together, we can overcome violence and discrimination against women and look toward a brighter future: "We Shall Shine!" Join us to help spread the word and enjoy this musical celebration of women worldwide.
