Do women and a men have equal right, equal opportunities? Technically this was solved by some of the greatest thinkers of our time thousand years ago. Twenty-five years after International Women’s Day (IWD) was first observed by the United Nations in 1975, is a day dedicated exclusively to the celebration of the world’s women still relevant? A well-established international gender equality and women’s rights regime is now in place and while thanks is due to the tireless efforts of women’s movements worldwide, the reality of women on the ground, with respect to the goals of equality, development and peace, varies significantly and in no country do women enjoy their universal rights in full. Therefore, IWD continues to be an important day for inspiring and connecting women worldwide in their struggle against patriarchal subordination, for celebrating achievements and for assessing the emerging challenges embedded in the current dynamics of the global political economy. The presentation will address the gains and obstacles in the quest for universalizing women’s rights and equality from a global perspective with a reflection on specific regions, including Turkey.
Be happy with who you are and what you were designed for. We are a compliment to each other, not a competition...
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