United Nations observances

The following days have been proclaimed for men and women by the United Nations.

Days for Women and Girls

• Internatioal Women's Day
• International Day of the Girl Child
• International Day of Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation
• International Day of Women and Girls in Science
• International Widows Day
• International Day of Rural Women
• International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

See Also

• International Men's Day, an unrecognised event held on November 19 each year. The United Nations considers this to be World Toilet Day.
• International Boy's Day, an unrecognised event held on May 16 each year.