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International Women’s Day 2015 – Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture It!
The official United Nations theme for International Women’s Day 2015 is “Empowering Women – Empowering Humanity: Picture It!”
Celebrated globally on 8 March, International Women’s Day will highlight the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a historic roadmap signed by 189 governments 20 years ago that sets the agenda for realizing women’s rights. While there have been many achievements since then, many serious gaps remain. This is the time to uphold women’s achievements, recognize challenges, and focus greater attention on women’s rights and gender equality to mobilize all people to do their part. The Beijing Platform for Action focuses on 12 critical areas of concern, and envisions a world where each woman and girl can exercise her choices, such as participating in politics, getting an education, having an income, and living in societies free from violence and discrimination. Read more »