International Women's Day Celebrated Globally with Focus on Rights and Justice
Summary
International Women's Day is celebrated worldwide on March 8, emphasizing rights, justice, and action for all women and girls, highlighting global and Nepalese efforts towards gender equality and women's empowerment.
Key Points
- International Women's Day has been celebrated globally since 1911, focusing this year on 'Right, Justice, Action for All Women and Girls'.
- The United Nations has played a significant role through commissions and conferences to advance women's rights and gender equality.
- Nepal actively participates in women's empowerment through legal frameworks, institutional bodies, and gender-friendly governance.
- Despite progress, challenges remain such as harmful customs and inadequate reach of women-targeted programs, necessitating a rights-based approach and effective justice systems.
