International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on
8 March 2020. Everyone celebrates it not just to admire the achievements of the
powerful women of our society but also to raise awareness about the
hurdles in women’s road to success.
8 March 2020. Everyone celebrates it not just to admire the achievements of the
powerful women of our society but also to raise awareness about the
hurdles in women’s road to success.
This year’s campaign’s main slogan was #EachForEqual, which
means equality for all.
means equality for all.
Presently, Western Europe has the highest gender parity
rating at 76.7%.
rating at 76.7%.
Campaign for Equality – #EachForEqual
Complete gender equality may not be achieved for another two
or three decades but we can try to bring a kind of change in our society.
or three decades but we can try to bring a kind of change in our society.
“An equal society is the successful society” – and
if every one of us can take a little positive step then we can bring gender
equality around the globe.
if every one of us can take a little positive step then we can bring gender
equality around the globe.
That’s the core heart of #EachForEqual. It brings the
attention of everyone towards the core idea that gender inequality isn’t a
women’s issue, but an economic issue also, as gender equality is necessary for
economies and communities to thrive and to be successful.
attention of everyone towards the core idea that gender inequality isn’t a
women’s issue, but an economic issue also, as gender equality is necessary for
economies and communities to thrive and to be successful.
Bringing change
Business boardrooms, government departments,
Non-Governmental Organizations, and media houses are just some of the key areas
of focus highlighted by the campaign.
Non-Governmental Organizations, and media houses are just some of the key areas
of focus highlighted by the campaign.
And by celebrating women’s achievement, raising awareness
about obstacles, the campaign says, we can all help to bring about a big
change.
about obstacles, the campaign says, we can all help to bring about a big
change.
A sign of change
International Women’s Day was first celebrated by the United
Nations during International Women’s Year in 1975. By 1977, the UN and its
member states announced 8 March would be an official day for women’s rights and
world peace. It’s now observed all over the world.
Nations during International Women’s Year in 1975. By 1977, the UN and its
member states announced 8 March would be an official day for women’s rights and
world peace. It’s now observed all over the world.
This #EachForEqual campaign has become a sign of the drastic
change, which extends far beyond 8 March, with its on-going activities all year
long. The idea is to play our role as a human.
change, which extends far beyond 8 March, with its on-going activities all year
long. The idea is to play our role as a human.
Highlighted Key Points
The campaign highlights six following key areas:
1. Advocating women creating tech innovation.
2. Acclaiming equality for women athletes.
3. Forging inclusive workplaces so women flourish.
4. Keeping up women to earn on their terms.
5. Empowering or Authorizing women through health education.
6. Rising visibility for female creatives.
Advancing towards parity
Gender equality is highly regarded as a basis of progress
and has a direct bearing on whether or not economies and societies prosper.
According to the Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020, Western Europe has
taken the largest steps toward gender equality, currently at 76.7%, closely
followed by North America at 72.9%. South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa
are at the lowest on the chart, with equality between 60.5% and 66.1%. However,
these numbers don’t factor in overall trends and timelines.
and has a direct bearing on whether or not economies and societies prosper.
According to the Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2020, Western Europe has
taken the largest steps toward gender equality, currently at 76.7%, closely
followed by North America at 72.9%. South Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa
are at the lowest on the chart, with equality between 60.5% and 66.1%. However,
these numbers don’t factor in overall trends and timelines.
There’s still a long road to go, but ambitious campaigns
such as International Women’s Day play an important role in keeping the debate
alive and the issues highlighted and center.
such as International Women’s Day play an important role in keeping the debate
alive and the issues highlighted and center.