United Nations General Assembly - Women Breaking Barriers
Historic Gathering Celebrating Women Breaking Barriers
Building on the success of their 2025 collaboration for the International Day for Women and Girls in Science, Rise – a non-profit advocacy organization for the rights of survivors of sexual violence – and Spotlight Initiative – the United Nations high-impact initiative for the elimination of violence against women and girls – with support from the Permanent Mission of Viet Nam to the United Nations, and the Permanent Mission of Sweden to the United Nations – are organizing ‘Women Breaking Barriers’ a high-level event recognizing trailblazing women across different industries and geographic regions at the conclusion of Women’s History Month.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed
Audrey Nuna (of HUNTR/X)
Sandra Kwon, Comedian, @jeenieweenie
Tatyana McFadden, American Paralympic Athlete
Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME Magazine
Fereshteh Forough, Founder of Code to Inspire
Amanda Nguyen, Astronaut, Founder & CEO of Rise,
Katya Echazarreta, Astronaut
Dr. Sian Proctor, Astronaut
If you are interested and available please fill out the form below by Friday, March 27 by 1PM ET with your first and last name as it appears on your government issued ID, along with your email and organization.
Location: United Nations Headquarters (New York, NY)
Date: March 31, 2026
Time (SUBJECT TO CHANGE): 10am ET - 1pm ET
Register here (deadline is this Wednesday).
Filling out this form does not guarantee your admission. You will receive an email confirmation if you are approved to attend. You will receive a confirmation email the week of March 23, 2026.
Due to emerging world events, the time is subject to change.