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UN Observes First-Ever International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent on 25 July 2025.

Important Days | Dated: 28 Jul 2025

On 25th July 2025, the United Nations celebrated the inaugural International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent, marking a global recognition of their contributions, strength, and leadership. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the need for inclusion, empowerment, and equality for African-descended women and girls worldwide.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - The theme for the first observance of the International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent in 2025 was “Rising Together: Women and Girls of African Descent Leading with Strength,” emphasizing unity, empowerment, and leadership in the face of historical exclusion and inequality.
  • - The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) officially adopted the day through Resolution A/RES/78/323 on 13 August 2024, calling for greater international commitment to recognizing the achievements and challenges of women and girls of African heritage.
  • - The resolution was strongly backed by key UN entities such as UN Women (United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women), OHCHR (Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights), and UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization), which collectively advocated for this global recognition.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) This international day highlights the importance of diversity and inclusivity within development agendas, and calls for an end to racial discrimination and gender bias while spotlighting African-descended women as vital contributors to global peace, innovation, and resilience.
  • (ii) The UN General Assembly has invited all member states, UN agencies, civil society, the private sector, academic institutions, and media organizations to actively participate in observance events, ensuring that the voices and aspirations of African-descended women and girls are heard and elevated globally.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Recently, the United Nations observed the first-ever International Day for Women and Girls of African Descent on which date?

Correct Answer: 25 July

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About UN Women

  • Executive Director : Sima Sami Bahous
  • Headquarters : New York City, (USA)