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Mar 1, 2024 · This article was first published in 2022 and updated. 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 4, 2020 · International Women’s Day takes place on 8 March 2020. This year’s campaign, #EachForEqual, draws attention to the difference individuals can make. Western Europe currently has the highest gender parity rating at 76.7%. Complete gender equality may not be achieved for another century. "An equal world is an enabled world" - and every one of ...
Mar 8, 2020 · Image: World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report 2020. The Japanese government has attempted to increase gender parity in recent years. In 2013, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged to create “ a Japan in which women can shine,” outlining a “womenomics strategy” where 30% of leadership positions in society would be filled by women in 2020.
Mar 3, 2023 · International Women’s Day, which falls on 8 March, aims to promote a more gender equal world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. Progress relies on action, but not just from women. Through collective activism we can all make progress towards a more inclusive world, challenging gender stereotypes and calling out discrimination.
Mar 6, 2024 · International Women’s Day is on 8 March – the official UN theme for the day in 2024 is “ Invest in women: Accelerate progress ”. Each year, the UN measures progress towards achieving gender equality across all 17 of its Sustainable Development Goals. Here’s what you need to know. Closing gender gaps makes sense for our future and the ...
Mar 1, 2024 · International Women’s Day (IWD) on 8 March not only celebrates women’s achievements, but is an annual reminder that more action is needed to achieve gender parity. At the current rate of progress, it will take 131 years to reach full gender parity, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023.
Mar 8, 2023 · March 8 marks International Women’s Day. The campaign theme this year is #EmbraceEquity. Women still have a long way to go – 132 years to be exact – to reach gender parity with men, according to the World Economic Forum’s latest Global Gender Gap Report. Only a third of senior leadership positions across the public and private sectors ...
Mar 8, 2022 · The International Day of Action for Women’s Health will see activists around the world take action, mobilize, and highlight demands towards the fulfillment of women’s right to health. Women and girls are powerful actors of change for sustainable development.
Mar 4, 2021 · The crucial role played by women in the ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic is being celebrated this International Women’s Day (IWD). "Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world" is the theme for IWD 2021 on 8 March. This year's IWD aims to highlight the role women have been playing at the forefront of the ...
Mar 2, 2021 · International Women’s Day on 8 March is an opportunity to celebrate women’s achievements. From politics to business, religion to sport, women in all spheres across the globe are already excelling this year. Here are just a few of the women who have made history so far.
