On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Visitors Services will offer its special Focus on Women Tour as of 8 March and throughout the month. The tour introduces significant women in UN history and today (e.g. Eleanor Roosevelt, Amina Mohammed, Michelle Bachelet) and covers topics such as: Resolution 1325, the unique contribution and growing numbers of female peacekeepers, women’s contribution in the drafting of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, SDG 5 on gender equality and how it connects to other goals, the Beijing Platform of Action, Generation Equality, and various General Assembly resolutions that highlight international action on women’s issues. The tour also highlights significant works of art at UN Headquarters, such as the traditional Mola-style tapestry made by indigenous women (gift of Panama), located in the General Assembly Lobby.
