UN Secretary-General António Guterres has said women hold just 64% of the legal rights enjoyed by men worldwide. The day focuses on rights, action and justice for all women and girls. Where legal protections do exist, discrimination and weak enforcement mean women still struggle to access courts and legal support, Guterres said. Guterres said they must unite to deliver on the promise of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Beijing+30 Action Agenda. It is time to make justice a reality for women and girls, everywhere,” Guterres.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 07, 2026 15:54 UTC