Search results
Why does this matter? Here are ten reasons: #1. Each year explores a theme. There are many topics related to women’s rights and gender equality, so it’s only fitting that each International Women’s Day (IWD) highlights a specific theme. 2022’s theme was “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow.”
Mar 8, 2024 · Organisers say the day provides an opportunity to mark progress made, but also to highlight the erosion of women's rights across the world, as well as the effects of gender violence and abuse.
This is why, this year’s International Women’s Day is a rallying cry for Generation Equality, to act for an equal future for all. The Generation Equality Forum, the most important convening for gender equality investment and actions, kicks off in Mexico City from 29 – 31 March, and culminates in Paris in June 2021.
Mar 1, 2024 · 8 March is International Women’s Day – devoted to celebrating the achievements of women and seeking gender equality. The campaign theme in 2024 is #InspireInclusion, while the official theme of the UN observance of the day is ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’.
Mar 8, 2021 · Historically, women and girls have not been treated as equal to men and boys and across the world women still face discrimination because of their gender. Read on to find out more about the...
Mar 8, 2018 · It was against the backdrop of a country exhausted by war, widespread food shortages and escalating popular protest that the nation’s 1917 International Women’s Day demonstration was held on...
People also ask
Why is International Women's Day a rallying cry for gender equality?
Why do we celebrate International Women's Day?
What is the theme of International Women's Day?
Why is International Women's Day celebrated every March 8th?
Mar 2, 2021 · 2 March 2021. Getty Images. Women called for gender equality during this protest in Brasilia on International Women's Day in 2020. You might have seen International Women's Day...
