 In a world facing multiple crises that are putting immense pressure on communities, achieving gender equality is more vital than ever. Ensuring women’s and girls’ rights across all aspects of life is the only way to secure prosperous and just economies, and a healthy planet for future generations. The time for change is now! As the theme for this year's International Women’s Day, March 8th is “Invest in women: Accelerate progress”.
Here are some key areas that need our joint action to ensure women are not left behind: Investing in women, a human rights issue: Time is running out. Gender equality remains the greatest human rights challenge. Investing in women is a human rights imperative and cornerstone for building inclusive societies. Ending poverty: Due to the COVID pandemic, and geopolitical conflicts, climate disasters, and economic turmoil have pushed an extra 75 million people into severe poverty, since 2020. This could lead to more than 342 million women and girls living below the poverty line by 2030, making immediate action crucial. Implementing gender-responsive financing: Conflicts and rising prices may lead 75% of countries to cut public spending by 2025, negatively impacting women and their essential services. This International Women’s Day let’s come together to transform these challenges into opportunities and shape a better future for all! Happy International Women Day! Source: UNWOMEN https://www.internationalwomensday.com/theme
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