Despite women’s equality being a human rights issue, no country in the world is on track to achieving it. Progress has been stalled in many countries due to gender-based violence, limited sexual and reproductive health rights, and unequal access to land and property. However, this month, numerous efforts will be taken to advance equal rights for women: a summit in Nairobi to accelerate women's health rights, International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and a major clean cooking forum to support female entrepreneurs.