SIGNIFICANCE OF INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014

                   SIGNIFICANCE OF  INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2014 

International Women’s Day is a time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.

UN  has declared the theme for women’s day 2014 is   equality for women means progress for all.

This year’s theme, “Equality for women is progress for all”  emphasizes how gender equality, empowerment of women, women’s full enjoyment of human rights and the eradication of poverty are essential to economic and social development. It also stresses the vital role of women as agents of development.

Let us have a look at a part of speech by United Nations General Secretary Ban Ki moon on Women’s Day.

This International Women’s Day, we are highlighting the importance of achieving equality for women and girls not simply because it is a matter of fairness and fundamental human rights, but because progress in so many other areas depends on it.

Countries with more gender equality have better economic growth.  Companies with more women leaders perform better.  Peace agreements that include women are more durable.  Parliaments with more women enact more legislation on key social issues such as health, education, anti-discrimination and child support.

The evidence is clear: equality for women means progress for all.

Message to Women staff of BSNL from TWA, Circle Office.

So, Friends,   Whichever role we play at home or in the society, we should respect women and we should uphold the dignity of a women. we should enlighten the people at home and  around us to respect women.  Let us contribute our part for building a society with values.