Work Towards Empowering Women

The 115th International Women’s Day (IWD) was observed on March 8 with a myriad of activities in Nepal and the world, calling for ensuring rights to women, gender parity and empowerment. This important global event marks the accomplishments made by women in social, economic, cultural, and political spheres. The main theme for this year’s IWD is ‘For all women and girls: Rights, equality and empowerment’. The theme is relevant in the present context because women throughout the globe are still grappling with different problems. There is no denying that the persisting systemic barriers and biases are hindering women’s overall development. The situation of women in many underdeveloped countries and regions appears miserable even today.