Tag Archives: gender-equality

SPEAKER SERIES: WOMEN AT LEADERSHIP – I

Here is a speech by Anne Hathaway delivered at the United Nations on International Women’s day advocating the need for gender-neutral paid parental leaves. Have a nice day! 💐

REMEMBERING SAVITRIBAI PHULE

Savitribai Phule was an Indian social reformer, educationalist, and poet from Maharashtra. Along with her husband, Mahatma Jyotiba Phule in Maharashtra, she played an important and vital role in improving women’s rights in India. She is considered to be the pioneer of India’s feminist movement. Savitribai and her husband founded one of the early modernContinue reading “REMEMBERING SAVITRIBAI PHULE”

INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY

Originally posted on B +Ve!!:
International Men’s Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on the 19th of November. The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day are set out in ‘The Six Pillars of International Men’s Day’. It is an occasion to celebrate boys’ and men’s achievements and contributions, in particular for their…

DAUGHTER’S DAY

Originally posted on B +Ve!!:
International Daughters Day on the fourth Sunday in September celebrates the girl child. It is observed annually on fourth Sunday in September and falls on 26th in 2021. The observance originated in India where, even today, some cultures see girl children as burdens. Families with daughters carry a stigma. The…

DAUGHTER’S DAY

International Daughters Day on the fourth Sunday in September celebrates the girl child. It is observed annually on fourth Sunday in September and falls on 26th in 2021. The observance originated in India where, even today, some cultures see girl children as burdens. Families with daughters carry a stigma. The celebration helps eliminate traditions whichContinue reading “DAUGHTER’S DAY”

ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY

Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on 1 March each year by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations. The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN. The day was first celebrated on March 1, 2014, and was launchedContinue reading “ZERO DISCRIMINATION DAY”

OUR WIVES ARE NOT SLAVES

Originally posted on Leke Oludipe:
I have been guilty, so have you. For most of the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown, I have not had much reason to do house chores. Thanks to my mum and sister, with little help from my younger brother. Of course, I still have to do my laundry, lay my bed,…

INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY

International Men’s Day (IMD) is an annual international event celebrated on the 19th of November. The objectives of celebrating an International Men’s Day are set out in ‘The Six Pillars of International Men’s Day’. It is an occasion to celebrate boys’ and men’s achievements and contributions, in particular for their contributions to nation, society, community,Continue reading “INTERNATIONAL MEN’S DAY”

WHY INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR GIRL CHILD?

Originally posted on Rachana Dhaka:
Today is the day for Girls. But please ask yourself, why it is getting celebrated? A few days ago there was Daughter’s Day, in January the National Girl child day for Indians is going to come. I don’t understand the point when we are so much aware that we need…

WORLD MARITIME DAY

World Maritime Day – 24th September 2020 Theme for 2020: “Empowering Women in the Maritime Community”. This day provides an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of gender equality, in line with the United Nations ‘Sustainable Development Goals’ and to highlight the important yet underutilized contribution of women in the maritime sector. Empowering womenContinue reading “WORLD MARITIME DAY”