1. INTERNATIONAL WOMWN DAY
• women have also made significant contributions to
society throughout history. Women have been leaders
in fields such as science, technology, politics, and the
arts. They have also played pivotal roles in social
movements and advocacy efforts for women's rights
and equality.
• Women are often primary caregivers in families,
responsible for raising children, taking care of the
elderly and sick, and managing households.
2. • International Women's Day is celebrated annually on
March 8th to recognize the social, economic, cultural,
and political achievements of women and to advocate for
gender equality. The theme for International Women's
Day 2023 is yet to be announced.
• The origins of International Women's Day can be
traced back to the early 20th century when women in
Europe and the United States began to organize
themselves to demand better working conditions,
suffrage, and the right to participate in public life. The
first International Women's Day was celebrated on March
19, 1911, in Austria, Denmark, Germany, and Switzerland.
3. • On International Women's Day, people are encouraged to take action to support
gender equality and to challenge gender-based discrimination and violence. This
may involve advocating for policies that promote gender equality, supporting
women's empowerment initiatives, or simply showing solidarity with women in your
community and around the world.
4. ABOUT WOMEN
• Women are members of the human species who identify as
female or are assigned the female gender at birth based on
biological sex characteristics. Women play a vital role in society
and contribute in numerous ways to the betterment of
communities and the world at large.
• Despite progress towards gender equality, women continue to
face systemic barriers in many areas, including access to
education, healthcare, employment, and political representation.
Discrimination and violence against women, including sexual
harassment, assault, and domestic violence, also remain
significant challenges.
• However, women have also made significant contributions to
society throughout history. Women have been leaders in fields
such as science, technology, politics, and the arts. They have also
played pivotal roles in social movements and advocacy efforts for
women's rights and equality.
5. WHAT ROLE WOMEN IN
WORLD
• Women play a crucial role in the world in various spheres, including but not limited
to:
• Family and Caregiving: Women are often primary caregivers in families, responsible
for raising children, taking care of the elderly and sick, and managing households.
• Education: Women have made significant strides in education, both as students and
educators. Educated women contribute to the development of their communities
and countries.
• Workforce: Women have made significant contributions to the workforce in various
fields, including science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), law,
politics, and business.
• Politics: Women have played important roles in politics, serving as elected officials,
leaders, and advocates for women's rights and equality.
• Social Movements: Women have been at the forefront of social movements and
advocacy efforts for civil rights, women's rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and environmental
justice.
• Peace and Security: Women play an essential role in building and maintaining peace
and security in their communities and countries, often as advocates for non-violent
conflict resolution.
6. RIGHTS OF
WOMEN
The right to equality: Women are entitled to the same rights and opportunities as
men, including in education, employment, and political participation.
The right to be free from discrimination: Women are protected from discrimination
based on their sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other characteristics.
The right to life and security: Women have the right to live free from violence,
including domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking.
The right to health: Women have the right to access healthcare services, including
sexual and reproductive healthcare, without discrimination or coercion.
The right to education: Women have the right to education at all levels and to equal
opportunities for learning.
The right to participate in public life: Women have the right to participate in politics,
decision-making processes, and other public activities.
7. WHAT WOMEN DO IN SOCITEY
Women play a variety of
roles in society,
including:
Caregiving: Women are
often primary caregivers
for children, elderly
family members, and
people with disabilities.
Education: Women work
as teachers,
administrators, and
researchers in the
education sector.
Healthcare: Women
work as doctors, nurses,
and other healthcare
professionals, providing
critical medical services.
Business: Women work
in various business
sectors, including
finance, marketing, and
entrepreneurship.
Politics: Women serve in
various political roles,
including elected
officials, advocates, and
policy-makers.
8. "A woman is like a tea
bag - you never know
how strong she is until
she gets in hot water." -
Eleanor Roosevelt