# Today marks International Women’s Day, highlighting equal rights and empowerment for all women and girls. This year calls for action to unlock equal opportunities and empower young women and girls as change-makers. It also celebrates women’s achievements, raises awareness about discrimination and serves as a call to action to forge gender parity. The commemoration also coincides with the 30th year of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, to make the world equal and better for everyone.
International Women’s Day calls for equality and empowerment rights