International Women's Day

In 1975, during International Year of the Woman, the United Nations celebrated March 8 as International Women’s Day.  Two years later the General Assembly adopted a resolution proclaiming a United Nations Day for Women’s Rights to be celebrated each year on March 8.  By adopting this resolution the UN cited that in order to secure peace, social progress and fundamental freedoms for all people in the world women must have active participation and equality.

For women of the world, March 8 signifies a time to review how far they have come in their struggle for equality, peace and development.  It is also an opportunity to unite, network and mobilize for meaningful change.  Each year a different theme is highlighted to mark the day.  In looking at many of the themes studied in the past such as violence against women, gender equality and human rights it seems like we have not made much progress.  Let’s try to make a difference this year!!!

The theme for March 8, 2010 is

Equal rights, equal opportunities: Progress for all!

Over the next few weeks, leading up to March 8, WomenTeachingWomen will not only explore this theme but take specific actions to help make the theme’s message a reality.  Please sign up at womenteachingwomen.blogspot.com to see what you can do!!