NewzVille Desk
International Women’s Day is being observed today. The theme this year is “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls.” It highlights the need to strengthen women’s rights, ensuring access to justice and accelerating action towards gender equality worldwide.
To mark the occasion, various programmers are being organised across the country. In New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu will join International Women’s Day celebrations at Manekshaw Centre.
Minister for Women and Child Development Annpurna Devi, and the Minister of State Savitri Thakur will also be present at the event. Further, the Ministry of Women and Child Development is also organising a women-led walk titled Shakti Walk along Kartavya Path.
In the Shakti Walk, women Participants from diverse fields will walk together, highlighting the central role women play in shaping a progressive and inclusive India.
International Women’s Day is observed to recognise women for their achievements across national, ethnic, linguistic, cultural, economic, or political boundaries.
The day calls for equal rights and opportunities for all. Recognised by the United Nations in 1977, the day has become a global moment to push for progress on gender equality.
The central government has been actively working towards women’s empowerment and gender equality through various policies, schemes, and legislative measures.
India has undertaken several initiatives to ensure that girls have equal access to quality education from primary schooling to higher education.
This year, the day is being marked by a global campaign theme,’ Give to Gain’, that highlights the power of collective support in advancing gender equality.
It encourages individuals, organisations and communities to contribute time, resources, mentorship and opportunities that help women grow and succeed.
