The Statesman, bidding a bye to Women’s History Month, hereby platforms the voices of women who felt that experiences and struggles, which are often overlooked due to their gender, can be enlightening.
In Hengjang, Manipur, the Army organized a lecture on Women Empowerment followed by a spirited volleyball match, which witnessed enthusiastic participation from the local community.
On the occasion of International Women’s day, the emphasis is on women shattering barriers and defying norms.
As we gear to tell the women of our lives how much they mean to us, here’s a list of quotes about Women’s Day.
As the world gears up to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, a pertinent question looms ~ how far have we truly come in achieving gender equality? In India, women have risen to positions of power, yet they continue to battle the deeply entrenched patriarchal mindset that seeks to diminish their contributions and limit their aspirations.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Dr Minu Budhia was facilitated by St, Xavier’s College for her Exemplary work in mental health. The citation and the award was given by Principal, Rev, Father, Dominic Savio.
As a historian, I would like to see International Women’s Day maintained as a day that honours working women and reminds us of the problems they face. The first International Women’s Day, held in February 1909 in New York, commemorated the 1908 strike of women garment industry workers. The next year, the Socialist International declared 8 March a day to honour the movement for women’s rights. However, all celebrations change with time and location.
Women gave a call for exploration of the intersection between women’s empowerment and the imperative climate action on the occasion of International Women's Day, the ‘Move for Earth Symposium’ organized by SwitchON Foundation, in collaboration with The Consulate General of Federal Republic of Germany Kolkata and American Center.
Their exhibition will continue till April 10.
As the emphasis is on woman's rights movements, the day sees organisations across the world coming together to plan events that highlight the role of women.
