Women’s rights refer to the legal, social, and economic rights that promote equality and justice for women. This concept encompasses a range of issues including the right to vote, work, receive education, own property, access healthcare, and live free from violence and discrimination. Historically, the struggle for women’s rights has been a significant social movement aimed at addressing inequalities faced by women in various spheres of life. Women’s rights advocate for gender equality and challenge traditional norms and practices that perpetuate discrimination against women. The term also includes reproductive rights, the right to make decisions about one’s own body, and the right to participate fully in political, economic, and cultural life. Women’s rights are recognized internationally through various laws and declarations, such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW). Ultimately, the pursuit of women’s rights seeks to ensure that women have the same opportunities, liberties, and protections as men, contributing to a more equitable society.
International Women’s Day 2025 in Geneva focuses on reinvigorating the goals of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (BPfA). This year's theme emphasizes dismantling barriers to equality and empowering…