International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated globally on March 8 to honour women’s achievements and advocate for gender equality. The theme of Women’s Day calls for swift, decisive measures to address systemic barriers and biases affecting women in various spheres. International Women’s Day serves as a platform to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements with raise awareness about ongoing gender inequalities.
This year also marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a landmark blueprint for advancing women’s rights globally. Additionally, to accelerate women’s empowerment, a campaign theme called ‘Accelerate Action’ has been launched. This year’s theme focuses on creating a world where everyone has equal rights, power, and opportunities. Empowerment refers to enabling women and girls to make strategic life choices by enhancing their agency, access to resources, and creating supportive environments.
Presentation -Dibyabharati Nayak