Happy Women’s Day: Is the celebration merely symbolic?
1 year, 9 months ago

Happy Women’s Day: Is the celebration merely symbolic?

Firstpost  

International Women’s Day, 8 March, provides a focus point, a rallying call and important recognition. How these get translated into direct action is a difficult task, but one that a symbolic day cannot be expected to surmount International Women’s Day occurs yearly on 8 March. ‘Every Woman Counts’ This year, the Canadian government’s theme for International Women’s Day is “ Every Woman Counts.” The digital toolkit designed for the campaign features women from different racialised communities against a backdrop of different coloured squares, together with a variety of links to resources such as the Women of Impact Gallery and Heritage Minutes on “inspiring Canadian women.” We’re one week away from International Women’s Day. Symbolic Value On its own, International Women’s Day does not directly seek to produce substantive action toward the goal of greater gender equality, just as Earth Hour on the last Sunday night of March does not and is not meant to directly halt environmental degradation.

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International Men's Day: When and why is it celebrated?
1 month, 1 week ago

International Men's Day: When and why is it celebrated?

India Today  

International Men's Day is a global observance celebrating the contributions, well-being, and achievements of men while promoting gender equality and addressing issues affecting men and boys. It encourages positive role models and highlights the importance of men’s mental health, relationships, and contributions to families and communities. International Men's Day aims to spotlight positive male role models and highlight the need …

International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Date, history, significance, celebrations
6 months, 3 weeks ago

International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Date, history, significance, celebrations

Hindustan Times  

International Day of Action for Women's Health 2024: Women have the right to live a healthy and happy life – however, they are often subjected to abuse and discrimination and robbed off their rights. Hence, every year, International Day of Action for Women's Health is observed to urge people to raise their voices and stand up for themselves and claim …

View: Why Women’s Day matters to me
9 months, 2 weeks ago

View: Why Women’s Day matters to me

Hindustan Times  

I have always considered myself a woman of privilege but I hadn’t realized just how privileged I really am until about two years ago. I can say it out loud now – I’ve always secretly wanted a daughter. But when I got pregnant, which I considered a miracle, I didn’t dare to even pray for a specific gender. So when …

International Women's Day 2024: Promoting gender equality at workplace
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Promoting gender equality at workplace

Hindustan Times  

Did you know that no country has achieved full gender parity and fewer than 1 percent of women and girls live in a country with high women’s empowerment and a small gender gap? Women empowerment, equal pay, gender gap, work-life balance, etc are some of the terms that we hear frequently. They achieve, on average, 72 percent of what men …

International Women's Day 2024: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Breaking barriers and making world more inclusive

Hindustan Times  

United Nations has chosen the theme of ‘Invest in women: Accelerate progress’ for International Women's Day which is celebrated annually on March 8th. According to the UN, five key areas needs to be focussed on and calls for joint action: Investing in women, a human rights issue Ending poverty Implementing gender-responsive financing Shifting to a green economy and care society …

Happy Women's Day 2024: Top wishes, images, quotes, Facebook status to share with women who matter most
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy Women's Day 2024: Top wishes, images, quotes, Facebook status to share with women who matter most

India TV News  

International Women's Day, observed globally on March 8th, is an opportune moment to honour and appreciate the remarkable women who have made a difference in our lives. Happy Women's Day 2024: Quotes “A woman with a voice is, by definition, a strong woman.” - Melinda Gates “If one man can destroy everything, why can’t one girl change it?” - Malala …

International Women's Day 2024: Delhi, celebrate it with this lineup for the ladies!
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Delhi, celebrate it with this lineup for the ladies!

Hindustan Times  

Women in the Capital, are you wondering how to make the most of the date, March 8, ie International Women’s Day? Curator Manisha Gawade says, “This show brings the very important message of economic freedom for women, which can only be achieved with a drastic change in our education.” Where: Pioneer Art Gallery and Divine Art Gallery, Lado Sarai When: …

International Women's Day 2024: Google Doodle depicts quilt with symbols of progress
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Google Doodle depicts quilt with symbols of progress

Hindustan Times  

The Google Doodle on Friday did its bit to celebrate International Women's Day, observed worldwide on March 8. This year's Doodle features “a group of women sharing wisdom across generations within a quilt embroidered with symbols of progress over the years.” International Women's Day 2024: Google Doodles are spontaneous and temporary alterations to the Google logo to honour various local …

International Women's Day: Swiggy, BoAT come together against songs comparing women to food; post goes viral
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day: Swiggy, BoAT come together against songs comparing women to food; post goes viral

India TV News  

Viral: On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2024, two popular brands came together and gave a beautiful message against the objectification of women in Bollywood songs. In the boxes made in the board, two lines are written, “This is tanduri murgi”, “This is not”, spreading the message that the women should not be compared to dishes. “No one could …

France makes abortion a constitutional right as the world marks International Women’s Day
9 months, 2 weeks ago

France makes abortion a constitutional right as the world marks International Women’s Day

LA Times  

French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti and President Emmanuel Macron, background right, attend a ceremony to seal the right to abortion in the French Constitution, on International Women’s Day at the Place Vendome in Paris. France on Friday inscribed the guaranteed right to abortion in its constitution, a powerful message of support for women’s rights on International Women’s Day. “It’s a …

Happy Women's Day 2024: Best wishes, images, SMS, greetings and loving quotes to share with special women in your life
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Happy Women's Day 2024: Best wishes, images, SMS, greetings and loving quotes to share with special women in your life

Hindustan Times  

Happy Women's Day 2024: International Women's Day is an important annual event celebrated on March 8. The day raises awareness of a number of issues, including violence and abuse against women, women's reproductive rights, gender equality and women's achievements in various fields. The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is "Invest in women: Accelerating progress". Women's Day 2024 Wishes, …

International Women’s Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women’s Day is a celebration and call to action. Beware the flowers and candy

Associated Press  

MEXICO CITY — Women across the world will demand equal pay, reproductive rights, education, justice, decision-making jobs and other essential needs during demonstrations marking International Women’s Day on Friday. Demonstrations are planned from Tokyo to Mexico City, and this year’s global theme is “Inspire Inclusion.” Here is what to know about the March 8 global event: WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S …

What we need is an Anti-Patriarchy Day
9 months, 2 weeks ago

What we need is an Anti-Patriarchy Day

Hindustan Times  

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women’s achievements, but we’d like to start with a provocative statement: Should we reframe it as Anti-Patriarchy Day? For example, some years ago one of us wanted to write a book about her mental health condition but was told by her senior mental health professional that “she should not write, she should …

International Womens Day 2024 Images Best Womens Day Wishes Messages Quotes HD Photos WhatsApp Status
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Womens Day 2024 Images Best Womens Day Wishes Messages Quotes HD Photos WhatsApp Status

ABP News  

International Women's Day 2024: International Women's Day, celebrated globally on March 8th, is a appreciation of the achievements made in gender equality and women's rights, as well as a call to action against the ongoing challenges faced by women worldwide. This day serves to recognise the achievements of women across various fields, while also shedding light on the persisting barriers …

International Women's Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate it? Know date, history, significance
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: When is it and why do we celebrate it? Know date, history, significance

Hindustan Times  

“The future is female” and until we get it, we can't stop fantasising about a vision of a future where women have equal cerebral opportunities, representation and influence, leading to a more just and equitable society for all hence, if you believe in the potential for progress in society, there is no better day than International Women's Day to emphasise …

International Women's Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance & IWD Quotes
9 months, 2 weeks ago

International Women's Day 2024: Date, Theme, History, Significance & IWD Quotes

The Quint  

International Women's Day, observed annually on 8 March, holds a rich history and profound significance in the ongoing struggle for gender equality. Its roots can be traced back to the early 1900s, when women in New York City took to the streets to demand better working conditions, shorter hours, better pay, and voting rights. Their courageous actions sparked a movement …

When there will be no need for a Women’s Day
9 months, 3 weeks ago

When there will be no need for a Women’s Day

Hindustan Times  

This is for the one who turned up for football practice, leaving her mohalla with her dupatta modestly draped over her salwar kameez to avoid neighbourhood gossip, changing to shorts only at the grounds and then changing again before returning home. Noida, India - October 29, 2021: All women e-rickshaw drivers iniatiated by DMRC and ETO Motors at Sector 62 …

When is International Women's Day 2024? IWD Theme, History, Key Facts, & More
9 months, 3 weeks ago

When is International Women's Day 2024? IWD Theme, History, Key Facts, & More

News 18  

The world celebrates International Women’s Day annually on March 8. Read on to learn about the history and significance of International Women’s Day, key facts, theme for this year and how to celebrate this day. In 1975, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day, and then the UN General Assembly declared March 8 as International Women’s Day in 1977 …

International Women's Day 2024: Date, theme, history and significance
10 months, 1 week ago

International Women's Day 2024: Date, theme, history and significance

India Today  

Get ready to celebrate the incredible women in your life, and around the world, because International Women's Day is just around the corner! THEME FOR 2024: "INVEST IN WOMEN: ACCELERATE PROGRESS" The theme for International Women’s Day 2024 is "Inspire inclusion." A RICH HISTORY, ENDURING SIGNIFICANCE International Women's Day boasts a long and inspiring history. Let's use International Women's Day …

Celebrating International Women’s day with a look through our photography archive
1 year, 1 month ago

Celebrating International Women’s day with a look through our photography archive

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Mairead King, Women’s Section, Sinn …

Women’s Day events highlight major gaps in gender equality
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s Day events highlight major gaps in gender equality

Associated Press  

MADRID — From demands for constitutional rights in Islamabad to calls for economic parity in Manila, Paris and Madrid, International Women’s Day demonstrations in cities around the world Wednesday highlighted the unfinished work of providing equity for half of the planet’s population. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres noted this week that women’s rights were “abused, threatened and violated” around the …

Huge rally marks International Women’s Day in Vizag
1 year, 9 months ago

Huge rally marks International Women’s Day in Vizag

Deccan Chronicle  

Visakhapatnam: Women’s organisations and various institutions celebrated the International Women’s Day all over north coastal Andhra on Wednesday. Progressive Organisation for Women took out a huge rally from LIC Building to GVMC Mahatma Gandhi statue near RTC Complex in the morning hours. Eastern Naval Command celebrated the International Women's Day at INS Circars with a brief presentation on Women's Day, …

Women’s Day: Why we need it and why it matters now, more than ever
1 year, 9 months ago

Women’s Day: Why we need it and why it matters now, more than ever

Hindustan Times  

For more than a century, March 8 has been celebrated as International Women’s Day in countries across the globe. Some observe it as a day of protest while, for others, it is a means to honour women’s accomplishments and promote gender equality. Given that and the fact that the theme for IWD 2023 is “Cracking the Code: Innovation for a …

International Women's Day: Pakistan police baton-charge Aurat March participants, WATCH
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day: Pakistan police baton-charge Aurat March participants, WATCH

Firstpost  

In videos, Aurat March participants and Islamabad Police officials can be seen verbally fighting with each other. The women participants claimed that the police “tried hard to stop the rally” Islamabad: A violent clash broke out in Pakistan’s Islamabad on the occasion of International Women’s Day on Wednesday as women and transgender people from various fields gathered outside the Press …

On Women's Day, Television's Female Leads Talk About Embracing Equity
1 year, 9 months ago

On Women's Day, Television's Female Leads Talk About Embracing Equity

News 18  

To celebrate womanhood and to spread awareness about gender equality, International Women’s Day is observed on March 8th every year, and this year the theme is #EmbraceEquity. On International Women’s Day, &TV artists Neha Joshi from Doosri Maa, Kamna Pathak, Himani Shivpuri, Sapna Sikarwar from Happu ki Ultan Paltan, Shubhangi Atre, and Vidisha Srivastava from Bhabiji Ghar Par Hai talk …

International Women's Day 2023: Date, history, theme, and significance
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Date, history, theme, and significance

India Today  

March is regarded as a historical month for commemorating International Women's Day. As a result, every year on March 8, International Women's Day is commemorated to celebrate femininity culturally, politically, and via societal achievements. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2023: HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE As per the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization, International Women's Day originated with the actions of labour …

Google celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 with special Doodle
1 year, 9 months ago

Google celebrates International Women’s Day 2022 with special Doodle

Live Mint  

International Women's Day is celebrated every year on 8 March. In 1977, the United Nations officially recognised International Women's Day. This International Women's Day, Doodle is celebrating many ways in which women support women. It highlights how technology is crucial to advancing rights but a growing digital gender gap is impacting everything from women's job opportunities to safety online. "Bringing …

Google celebrates International women's day with a doodle
1 year, 9 months ago

Google celebrates International women's day with a doodle

Hindustan Times  

Women's Day 2023: Search engine giant Google is celebrating International Women’s day with a special Doodle that highlights the way women provide support and help to each other in their daily life. This year, the theme for International Women's Day is Embrace Equity. The day aims to emphasise on the achievements of women across diverse spheres, while also throwing light …

International Women's Day 2023: Google Doodle celebrates Women's Day with animation honouring ways women support women
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Google Doodle celebrates Women's Day with animation honouring ways women support women

Hindustan Times  

Women's Day falls annually on March 8, and Women's History Month is celebrated all through March. Today, Google Doodle is marking the occasion by sharing an animation celebrating many ways women support women. Google Doodle celebrates Women's Day with animation honouring ways women support women. Google Doodle celebrates women supporting women on International Women's Day Today's Google Doodle celebrates International …

This Women’s Day, there is little to celebrate in South Korea
1 year, 9 months ago

This Women’s Day, there is little to celebrate in South Korea

Al Jazeera  

Journalist and author of Flowers of Fire: The Inside Story of South Korea's Feminist Movement and What It Means for Women's Rights Worldwide. On March 4, recipients of South Korea’s annual “obstacles to gender equality” award were announced at an early International Women’s Day rally in Seoul. The so-called gender equality minister’s tragicomic achievement encapsulates the state of women’s rights …

What’s International Women’s Day and why is it important?
1 year, 9 months ago

What’s International Women’s Day and why is it important?

Al Jazeera  

As the world marks International Women’s Day on March 8, we take a look at the celebration, the theme and its origins. “Bringing women into technology results in more creative solutions and has greater potential for innovations that meet women’s needs and promote gender equality,” says the UN. Are you with us?#IWD2023 pic.twitter.com/DywzqfziY9 — UN Women March 8, 2023 How …

On International Women's Day, PM Modi pays tribute to achievements of 'Nari Shakti'
1 year, 9 months ago

On International Women's Day, PM Modi pays tribute to achievements of 'Nari Shakti'

India Today  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended International Women’s Day greetings to the nation. On International Women’s Day, a tribute to the achievements of our Nari Shakti. #NariShaktiForNewIndia pic.twitter.com/giLNjfRgXF — Narendra Modi March 8, 2023 advertisement INTERNATIONAL WOMEN's DAY International Women's Day is celebrated every year on March 8 as a focal point in the women's rights movement. ALSO READ …

International Women's Day 2023: Inspirational Quotes Every Woman Should Read
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Inspirational Quotes Every Woman Should Read

News 18  

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023: Over the years, we have heard stories about people coming out of their comfort zone and achieving extraordinary things. International Women’s Day, observed on March 8, celebrates women, their achievements, progress and their contribution towards a better society. The most important thing one woman can do for another is expanding her sense of actual possibilities – …

International Women's Day 2023: Why Colour Purple Symbolises Feminist Movement
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Why Colour Purple Symbolises Feminist Movement

News 18  

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2023: The stereotype that pink is for girls and blue is for boys, does not hold true when it comes to representing International Women’s Day. The global occasion celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women is actually represented by three colours: Purple, Green and White. According to the International Women’s Day website, Purple, Green …

Ahead of Women’s Day, Afghan and Iranian women fight for basic human rights
1 year, 9 months ago

Ahead of Women’s Day, Afghan and Iranian women fight for basic human rights

Live Mint  

International Women' Day was first observed in 1975. On the eve of International Women's Day here's taking a look at the deplorable situation wherein women are being deprived of what is considered basic human rights. ‘Hijab’ rules, strict Sharia law, moral police custody death, rampant rape, women murdered chopped up and stored in fridge- this has plagued the plight of …

International Women's Day: How to celebrate Women's Day while chilling at home
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day: How to celebrate Women's Day while chilling at home

Hindustan Times  

International Women's Day 2023: The special time of the year is here. International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year to celebrate the women of our lives and let them know how much they mean to us. International Women's Day: How to celebrate Women's Day while chilling at home Women are meant to be celebrated every day of …

International Women's Day 2023: Creative gift ideas for the women in your life
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: Creative gift ideas for the women in your life

Hindustan Times  

International Women's Day 2023: The day to celebrate the amazing women of our lives is almost here. Every year, international Women’s Day is celebrated with a whole lot of grandeur and pomp all over the country. International Women's Day 2023: Creative gift ideas for the women in your life Women make us know that we are loved and that we …

International Women's Day 2023: When is Women's Day? Date, history, significance, celebration, theme, all you need to know
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: When is Women's Day? Date, history, significance, celebration, theme, all you need to know

Hindustan Times  

Every year, March marks Women's History Month - an annual month-long celebration highlighting the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. International Women's Day 2023 Theme: This year, the theme for International Women's Day is Embrace Equity or #EmbraceEquity. International Women's Day 2023 History and Significance: According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, International …

International Women's Day: 5 ways to show appreciation to the important women in your life
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day: 5 ways to show appreciation to the important women in your life

Hindustan Times  

International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women around the world. It's also an opportunity to show appreciation for the important women in your life who have made a difference. Whether it's your mother, sister, daughter, friend, or mentor, there are many ways to honour and recognize the women who have played a significant …

International Women's Day 2023: History, significance, theme
1 year, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2023: History, significance, theme

Hindustan Times  

Every year on March 8, International Women's Day is observed to spread the message of gender equality to create a better society free of gender bias. International Women's Day honours all types of women by focusing on important issues such as women's equal rights, violence and abuse against women, and reproductive rights. History According to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, …

Happy Women's Day 2023: Inspiring quotes by legendary women writers
1 year, 9 months ago

Happy Women's Day 2023: Inspiring quotes by legendary women writers

Hindustan Times  

Each year, International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 “to celebrate the progress made towards achieving gender equality and women's empowerment but also to critically reflect on those accomplishments and strive for a greater momentum towards gender equality worldwide. It is a day to recognize the extraordinary acts of women and to stand together, as a united force, to …

International Men's Day: Rajeev Khandelwal Happy That Society is 'Beginning to See Men Can be Vulnerable Too'
2 years, 1 month ago

International Men's Day: Rajeev Khandelwal Happy That Society is 'Beginning to See Men Can be Vulnerable Too'

News 18  

Today is International Men’s Day. On the occasion of International Men’s Day, actor Rajeev Khandelwal says that this is an important day as it helps many reflect on what masculinity truly means. Talking about it, the actor, who was last seen in Zee Theatre’s teleplay Court Martial in 2021, says, “Times have changed and popular culture needs to reflect the …

TRS tries to impress women on International Women\'s Day in Adilabad
2 years, 9 months ago

TRS tries to impress women on International Women\'s Day in Adilabad

Deccan Chronicle  

ADILABAD: International Women's Day came in handy for leaders of Telangana Rashtra Samiti to popularise the party among women by highlighting various welfare schemes being implemented for them by the state government. During the three-day celebrations to mark International Women’s Day, TRS ministers, MPs, MLAs and ZP chairpersons highlighted welfare schemes, such as Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak, KCR Kits, Aasara …

International Women's Day: Progress of women will strengthen India, says PM Modi
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women's Day: Progress of women will strengthen India, says PM Modi

Firstpost  

The prime minister made the remarks while virtually addressing a seminar of women saints on the occasion of International Women’s Day at Dhordo in Kutch district Dhordo: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the country’s top priority is to improve the lives of women and ensure their full participation in India’s development journey. The prime minister made the remarks …

On Women's Day, Rahul Gandhi says 'women capable of transforming society'
2 years, 9 months ago

On Women's Day, Rahul Gandhi says 'women capable of transforming society'

India Today  

Former Congress chief Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday greeted women on International Women's Day, and said they must get their long-pending due. pic.twitter.com/Jk0MeB1R63 — Rahul Gandhi March 8, 2022 The Congress also greeted women in a series of tweets on its Twitter handle and shared pictures of women power and success. More power to you all this International Women's Day and …

International Women’s Day 2022: Google Doodle Celebrates Multitude Roles Of Women In Society
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women’s Day 2022: Google Doodle Celebrates Multitude Roles Of Women In Society

ABP News  

Womens Day Google Doodle: International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8 every year around the globe to celebrate womanhood and address and speak up against the concerns of women. This year’s Google Doodle celebrates women peforming multitude of roles in the society. International Women’s Day 2022: Theme The theme for International Women’s Day 2022 is "Gender equality today for …

International Women's Day 2022: Know The History and Colours Associated With IWD
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2022: Know The History and Colours Associated With IWD

News 18  

International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women’s social, economic, cultural and political achievements. Colours of International Women’s Day: Purple, green and white are the colours that represent International Women’s Day. Clara Zetkin, German Marxist theorist and activist, proposed the concept of International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day was first observed in Austria, Denmark, Germany and Switzerland in 1911, …

International Women's Day 2022 Today: Theme, History and Significance
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women's Day 2022 Today: Theme, History and Significance

News 18  

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2022: International Women’s Day is celebrated on March 8, all over the world. International Women’s Day is observed as a public holiday across the world and it holds more significance than just being a day to unveil women’s day offers in parlours and shopping centres. Read ahead to know the history of International Women’s Day and how …

International Women’s Day 2022: What’s the theme and when is it?
2 years, 9 months ago

International Women’s Day 2022: What’s the theme and when is it?

Al Jazeera  

As the world celebrates women, we take a look at the global day that has shaped society by highlighting issues that have affected women for many years. International Women’s Day – celebrated annually on March 8 – is a day that commemorates the social, political and economic achievements of women. Russia celebrated its first International Women’s Day two years later …

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