Question: What was the theme of International Women’s Day 2019?
(a) Think equal, build smart, innovate for change
(b) Innovate for change
(c) Equality for Women
(d) Equal employment to all
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- On 8 March 2019, International Women’s Day was observed worldwide highlighting women role and rights in the global growth scenario.
- The theme for International Women’s Day 2019 is “Think equal, build smart, innovate for change”.
- The theme will focus on innovative ways in which we can advance gender equality and the empowerment of women, particularly in the areas of social protection systems, access to public services and sustainable infrastructure.
- This year the theme for International Women’s Day campaign is #Balance for Better, which is described as a “call-to-action for driving gender balance across the world” and “More Powerful Together”.
- The themes stress upon the need for more men to get involved in the fight against gender equality and feminism.
- The first National Woman’s Day was acknowledged by the U.S. on February 28, 1909.
- In 1975, during International Women’s Year, the United Nations began celebrating International Women’s Day on 8 March.
- In 2015, countries adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Goal 5 is “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.
Links:
https://www.internationalwomensday.com/
http://www.unwomen.org/en/news/stories/2018/10/announcer-iwd-2019-theme
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/international-womens-day-history-date-when-how-did-it-start-a8809696.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Women%27s_Day
http://www.un.org/en/events/womensday/history.shtml