The document discusses the history and ongoing journey of the women's movement over the past 100 years. It summarizes key events like the establishment of International Women's Day in 1911 and its adoption as an official UN holiday in 1975. While much progress has been made in areas like voting rights, the document argues more still needs to be done to achieve full equality and end discrimination. Education and technology have empowered women but vigilance is needed lest gains be eroded. The spirit shown by women in facing adversity and empowering future generations is celebrated.

1. Wonders and Woes of being a Woman (WWW) Shalini R. Urs International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore

3. Women’s Movement – a journey of hundred years

12. Why IWD ? Alice Paul and ERA Clara Zetkin, Germany

22. Why ? But we must continue to find…

23. Dorothy De Low, 99, from Australia participates in table tennis practice at the World Masters Games at Sydney Olympic Park October 15, 2009. A granny takes a penalty in the Limpopo province, outside Johannesburg October 8, 2009. World Cup fever has spread to South African grannies, with hundreds of poor, elderly women in aprons and skirts fighting for the ball in township games. donning soccer boots instead of their usual rubber sandals to play in local matches. Celebrating the grit, energy, enthusiasm

24. What about this ? I call this the spirit , grit and determination

25. Facing adversity

32. PNM-PPM Library 3.0 Seminar June 29,2010 Shalini Urs Thank you