Women’s rights refer to the legal, social, and economic rights and freedoms that are afforded to women and girls. These rights encompass a range of issues, including the right to vote, work, receive education, own property, and access healthcare. Women’s rights aim to achieve gender equality and eliminate discrimination based on gender. The movement advocating for women’s rights seeks to address and reform societal norms, laws, and policies that perpetuate gender inequality and violence against women. Key milestones in the struggle for women’s rights include the suffrage movement, reproductive rights advocacy, and efforts to combat gender-based violence. Women’s rights are recognized as human rights by international frameworks, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and various treaties aimed at promoting gender equality and empowering women globally.
International Women's Day 2025 celebrates thirty years since the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, a pivotal force for global gender equality. The event emphasizes the empowerment of youth, spotlighting…