Tag: International Women’s Day

March 8 is the international day commemorating women’s cultural, political, and socioeconomic achievements. At least that’s the definition in the books. I was always annoyed by the way International Women’s Day was celebrated where I live. First of all, it feels like some tradition left behind from the socialist era that I could happily live without, and second, I don’t like to be celebrated for things I didn’t achieve myself. (I did not work to be a woman, I was born this way. Same with “namedays”, what are those for?) I don’t have anything against getting flowers, but I don’t…

Happy International Women’s Day everybody! We are closer to gender equality than ever before, but we have a lot of work ahead of us. We are #GenerationEquality and we will not give up on an equal future.#IWD2020 #InternationalWomensDay pic.twitter.com/9GGdME2oma — UN Women (@UN_Women) March 8, 2020 Check out the details of the IWD2020 campaign on UN Women’s site. And here’s some additional reading for you. We Should Be Thanking Our Lucky Stars for the World Health Organization Right Now We do have an international organization that can deal with public health emergencies such as we’re facing these days, when it…

united-nations: On Friday’s International Women’s Day, join @un-women​ in celebrating those who dare to break barriers, challenge unjust systems and think outside the box to build more inclusive societies ➡️ https://bit.ly/19tnmnz

united-nations: The time  is now! On Thursday’s International Women’s Day and every day, speak up and take action for gender equality. Get inspired by women’s activism from generations past and present unwo.men/FkBM30iEMRB

Happy Sunday, everybody! In Hungary, we are on day 2 of a 4 day weekend, so things are great! Well, the weather could be better, but hey… Hope the weekends of all of you are going great as well! Here’s what I recommend to read… Boots on the Ground in Somalia: Acting “By, With, and Through” a Local Partner to Minimize Friction This was not the first US military action in Somalia, and most certainly not the last of its kind. Salami Slicing Human Rights Accountability: How the European Border and Coast Guard Agency may inherit Frontex’ genetic defect The…

Happy International Women’s Day Everybody! I have to admit I don’t like the way this day is celebrated where I come from, in Hungary. Here “Women’s Day” preserved its old socialist holiday feature when men present women with flowers or chocolate. Now, it’s not that I don’t like flowers and chocolate, but I would much rather be treated equally and fairly every single day of the year than being celebrated on this one for something I am not even responsible for achieving (being a woman, that is). Via The Economist You can see Hungary is not even close to the…

Happy Spring Everybody! In Hungary it really feels like spring already! Unfortunately I don’t have the chance to greet it in a garden, not for the moment that is, but only until next weekend I hope. 🙂 I love sunshine and colours and sunshiny colours and everything that has to do with sunshine and colours, so this is my time! And hot summer days, but you probably know that already. 🙂 There are more serious issues going on in the world, of course, let’s not forget aobut those. Apart from something really disturbing going on in a neigbouring country, the…

united-nations: To mark Saturday’s International Women’s Day, men leaders are standing up for women’s empowerment and changing the concept of masculinity to achieve gender equality.  “I have a message for my fellow men and boys – play your part. All benefit when women and girls can reach their full potential,” said Ban Ki-moon.  Share this image to show you believe that equality for women is progress for all!  Find out more at heforshe.org.

Joint Statement on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls signed by heads of UN agencies on Tuesday.

mohandasgandhi: dank-potion: 23andchildfree: Happy women’s day, yo Women perform 66% of the world’s work, but receive only 11% of the world’s income, and own only 1% of the world’s land. Women make up 66% of the world’s illiterate adults. Women head 83% of single-parent families. The number of families nurtured by women alone doubled from 1970 to 1995 (from 5.6 million to 12.2 million). Women account for 55% of all college students, but even when women have equal years of education it does not translate into economic opportunities or political power. There are six million more women than men in…