International Women's Day is a holiday celebrating women's achievements and calling for gender equality. Various influential women, such as Gloria Steinem, Coretta Scott King, Leymah Gbowee, Winona LaDuke, Oprah Winfrey, Angelina Jolie, Emma Watson, and Malala Yousafzai, have made significant contributions to women's rights and empowerment. The day aims to inspire inclusion and break down barriers for all women to be respected.
Key Points
International Women's Day celebrates women's achievements and advocates for gender equality
Influential women like Gloria Steinem, Coretta Scott King, and Malala Yousafzai have made significant contributions to women's rights
The 2024 theme is 'Inspire Inclusion' to break down barriers and foster respect for all women
Pros
Celebrates women's achievements throughout history
Calls for accelerating women's equality
Highlights the activism and contributions of influential women
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Persistent challenges and barriers faced by women in patriarchal societies
Continued struggles for financial and political independence