Princessessa Calixte

Today, we remember Wangari Maathai, who was born #OnThisDay. An environmentalist, women’s rights activist, and the first African woman to win the @NobelPrize for peace. Her legacy lives on and continues to inspire us 💙

L’ONU réclame des réparations pour les « torts historiques » de l’esclavage news.un.org/fr/story/2026/…

The forthcoming @UN Portal on Women in Justice and Security will serve as platform that supports evidence-based action to increase women's participation across justice and security institutions #Womeninjustice #Womeninsecurity Member States can contribute their data and good practices by 30 June. Click here to learn more: un.org/peacebuilding/… Thank you @GermanyUN for its contribution to the forthcoming @UN Portal on Women in Justice and Security #Womeninjustice #Womeninsecurity #WomenPortal

Women’s health is far more than pregnancy or childbirth. It’s about strength, resilience, and care throughout life. Too often, pain and mental health challenges are not taken seriously. Bodies change, but health care rarely keep up. Age, ability, background, and income all affect health. One-size-fits-all solutions don’t work. Women’s health is a lifelong commitment. It’s time to listen and act. #ForAllWomenAndGirls #InternationalWomensDay

This #InternationalWomensDay, meet the faces behind the efforts: dedicated frontline workers, scientists & advocates often working behind the scenes to ensure no child is left behind. Together we #EndPolio.

"Advancing women and girls’ rights means transforming health systems to be equitable, people-centred, accountable and inclusive," says Mary Kessi, @WHO_Tanzania's Violence and Injury Prevention Officer 👇🏿

In outbreaks, climate-linked emergencies, conflicts and humanitarian crises, women play important leadership roles, yet rarely come together to learn from each other. In celebration of @womensday, @WHOAFRO convenes women in the global emergency space for a virtual dialogue to share lessons, best practices and co-create ideas for stronger, more inclusive health emergency ecosystems.

Women are at the heart of the fight to #EndPolio 💜 Ahead of @womensday, we celebrate dedicated volunteers like Mbany Guiniard & Nkele Bubouanga in the Republic of Congo 🇨🇬, who helped vaccinate 224 children against #polio in the latest vaccination round. Together is better.

🌿✨ Calling Caribbean Youth (18–35)! ✨🌿 🌍 The Global Youth Biodiversity Network Caribbean invites you to apply for the inaugural GYBN Caribbean Youth Diplomacy Development Course! 🤝 In partnership with the Caribbean Community Secretariat, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States, this course equips Caribbean youth to confidently engage in global biodiversity diplomacy. 📚 What you’ll gain: 🌱 A strong foundation in the Convention on Biological Diversity 🌍 Insight into the UN Biodiversity Conference process 🧭 Practical skills to represent youth voices in international negotiations ✈️ Opportunity: 🎟️ Participants who successfully complete the course may receive support to attend COP17 in Armenia in 2026! 🗓️ Deadline: 10 February 2026 🔗 Register here: forms.gle/4a4pwU3TvipZ68… This is your moment to move from learning to leadership 💚 #YouthDevelopment #YouthEmpowerment #COP17 #YouthIntoAction #PeaceWithNature

Canada tips its hat (and an extravagant wig) to Catherine O’Hara. From Moira Rose’s dramatic diction to Delia Deetz’s chaotic chic and Kate McAllister’s iconic “KEVIN!”, her characters lit up our screens. Thanks for the magic, Catherine. 🇨🇦❤️

Online violence against women and girls causes real harm. In this year’s #16Days, WHO colleagues call for action: support survivors, report harassment and make digital spaces safe for all. Everyone deserves to feel safe online.

Women & girls living with disability face specific risks and additional forms of violence – sometimes from their caregivers, incl.: 🔸 Coercive and controlling behaviours 🔸Neglect and withholding of medicines, assistive devices or other aspects of care 🔸Financial abuse 🔸Forced sterilization Perpetrators may take steps to increase isolation and make it more difficult for them to access support. #EndViolence #16Days

Breaching privacy or confidentiality can harm survivors of gender-based violence. Health care providers must prioritize confidentiality, trust and respect to ensure safe and supportive care environments. #EndViolence #16Days

Join us for a WHO AFRO webinar marking the #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. We’ll unpack technology-facilitated GBV, share global practices and explore solutions to better protect women and girls online. 📅 9 Dec | 🕛 12:00 CAT 🔗 who.zoom.us/j/94423598790

More than 230 million girls and women alive today have undergone female genital mutilation (FGM). FGM has no health benefits and harms girls and women in many ways. Across communities, governments, schools and the health sector, collaboration is needed to #EndFGM incl.: 🗒️ Engaging communities 🩺 Training health workers ⚖️ Enacting anti-FGM legislation 💰 Investing in prevention #EndFGM♀️ #16Days #Endviolence

Women with disabilities face higher risks of violence, often hidden in daily acts of control, neglect, or isolation. When care becomes control, it’s violence. 👁️ Recognize abuse 🤝 Support survivors with accessible services 📊 Gather better data 🗣️ Amplify voices of women with disabilities There’s no excuse for violence. Open the door to dignity, equality and inclusion. Read: bit.ly/4pdDNxn #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

Today marks the start of #16Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence. Violence at home is never “private” – and it’s preventable. 💜 Believe survivors 🤝 Connect to services 👦 Teach respect 🏥 Provide survivor-centred care 📄 Learn more: bit.ly/3XFGZWO #GBV

Not all violence leaves a mark. Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter self-worth and mental health. 👀 Learn the signs 📊 Support better data 🤝 Believe survivors 🗣️ Speak up: it is never “just words” There’s no excuse for violence. Let’s end the silence. Open the door to emotional and mental-well-being. Read: bit.ly/4pdDNxn #EndViolence #NoExcuse #16Days

Investing in healthcare means building systems where persons with disabilities can: 🏥Access quality health services 💁🏿‍♀️ Make informed health decisions 👩🏿‍⚕️Participate in the health workforce 💪🏿Feel safe, respected, and empowered #LeaveNoOneBehind

Represented by Amb. Dr. Robert Afriyie, Ghana🇬🇭 is officially the 7th country to sign the #AUCEVAWG affirming Africa's commitment to zero tolerance for #VAWG after Djibouti, DRC, Gambia, Liberia, Burundi, and Angola. A huge step for a safer future for women and girls🌍!