International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day Video

International Women’s Day is an annual global event celebrated on March 8th to recognize the achievements of women and to promote gender equality. The theme of International Women’s Day in 2021 is “Digital and Gender Innovation: Technology for Gender Equality”. This year’s theme highlights the role of technology in advancing gender equality and empowering women.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of technology in enabling women to participate fully in the digital economy, access education and health services, and connect with each other. However, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing and using technology, such as unequal access to digital infrastructure, lack of digital literacy, and online harassment and violence.

The 2021 International Women’s Day theme calls for action to address these challenges and to promote the use of technology as a tool for gender equality. This includes investing in digital infrastructure and skills training for women, promoting women’s participation in technology-related fields, and tackling online harassment and violence against women.

International Women’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and to recognize the ongoing work to achieve gender equality. This year’s theme highlights the critical role that technology can play in advancing gender equality, and the need for action to ensure that women are able to access and benefit from these innovations.