International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated globally on March 8th each year, commemorates the achievements and contributions of women throughout history and advocates for gender equality.
This day is an occasion to reflect on the progress made, to call for change, and to celebrate the accomplishments of women in various fields. International Women’s Day serves as a platform to raise awareness about gender-based inequalities, promote women’s rights, and address the ongoing challenges faced by women worldwide. It is not only a time to recognise the accomplishments of remarkable women but also a call to action to accelerate efforts towards achieving gender parity in all aspects of life. Through events, campaigns, and discussions, International Women’s Day inspires individuals and communities to contribute to the advancement of women’s rights and the creation of a more inclusive and equitable world.
The theme for International Women’s Day 2024, “Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress,” underscores the critical importance of prioritising investments in women to drive forward societal advancement. By directing resources, support, and opportunities towards women across all sectors, we not only foster gender equality but also catalyse overall progress. Investing in women means empowering them economically, ensuring access to quality education, healthcare, and opportunities for leadership and decision-making roles. It involves dismantling barriers to their full participation in the workforce and society, addressing gender-based discrimination and violence, and amplifying their voices in shaping policies and agendas. This International Women’s Day, let us unite in our commitment to inspire and foster true inclusion, ensuring that every woman feels valued, heard, and empowered.
In celebration of the strides made and the dedicated efforts in advancing gender equality, we’ve compiled a selection of free-to-view articles related to this significant occasion.
- Gender and new regionalism in Latin America: Inclusion/exclusion, Marianne H. Marchand, Third World Quarterly, 15 Nov 2007
- Mobile phones and self-determination among Muslim youth in Uzbekistan, Haruka Kikuta, Central Asian Survey, 19 Mar 2019
- Issues of gender in sport leadership: reflections from Sub-Saharan Africa, Cora Burnetter, Third World Quarterly, 30 Sep 2022
- Making the ‘empowered woman’: exploring contradictions in gender and development programming in Kyrgyzstan, Elena Kim, Asel Myrzabekova, Elena Molchanova & Olha Yarova, Central Asian Survey, 12 Apr 2018
- Gender mainstreaming 2.0: emergent gender equality agendas under Sustainable Development Goals, Gloria Novovic, Third World Quarterly, 08 Mar 2023
- Fighting for the right to play: women’s football and regime-loyal resistance in Saudi Arabia, Charlotte Lysa, Third World Quarterly, 11 Mar 2020
The articles will be available temporarily as free-to-view until the end of April 2024.
