Equal rights, Equal opportunities:

Progress for all

In adopting its resolution on the observance of Women’s Day, the General Assembly of the UN sited two reasons: to recognise the fact that securing peace and social progress and the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms require the active participation, equality and development of women; and to acknowledge the contribution of women to the strengthening of international peace and security.

For the women of the world, the Day’s symbolism has a wider meaning: It is an occasion to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development. It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilise for a meaningful change.

Courtesy: UN