Mexico City, Mexico

Feb 28

The first UN World Conference on Women—held during the UN-declared International Women's Year—brought together individuals from 133 countries and thousands of activists. It’s been called the “greatest consciousness-raising event in history” and marked the first time the world’s women had ever gathered to advance their rights.

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The Birth of the Global Women’s Movement

The United Nations and the Global Women’s Movement: Learning from the Past, Looking to the Future

In 1975, leaders from around the world converged on Mexico City for the first-ever UN World Conference on Women–and then met three more times, including Beijing in 1995. In this exclusive report, the UN Foundation Girls & Women Strategy team charts the history, and offers lessons for the future.

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Mexico City, Mexico

The Birth of the Global Women’s Movement

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