News Center- UN women published a report titled, “Women's Rights in Review 30 Years After Beijing” on Thursday, ahead of the UN 50th International Women’s Day on 8 March.

According to the report, despite important progress, only 87 countries have ever been led by a woman, and a woman or girl is killed every 10 minutes by a partner or member of her own family. Digital technology and artificial intelligence spread harmful stereotypes, while the digital gender gap limits women’s opportunities.

“In the past decade, the world registered a disturbing 50 percent increase in the number of women and girls living in conflict, and women’s rights defenders confront daily harassment, personal attacks and even death,” the report said.

The report shows that nearly a quarter of governments worldwide reported a backlash on women’s rights in 2024.

“When women and girls can rise, we all thrive,” said UN Secretary-General António Guterres. “Yet, globally, women’s human rights are under attack. Instead of mainstreaming equal rights, we’re seeing the mainstreaming of misogyny. Together, we must stand firm in making human rights, equality and empowerment a reality for all women and girls, for everyone, everywhere.”