Did you know that March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD)? On this day, the whole world recognizes and celebrates women and their achievements. It was first celebrated in 1909 by the United States and has now spread to the whole world. The preceding year 1908 saw the women working in the garment industry in New York protesting publicly against poor working conditions and low wages and 2 years later (1910) on the Women’s Day, saw them successful in having a women’s labour union as well. Yes, three cheers for the grit and determination of the first few fighters! Thanks to them and many others from all over the world including India, we are all reaping the rewards now.On March 8, the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day will be celebrated around the world. The message this year calls for “equal access to education, training and technology: pathways to decent work for women.”
Empowering women is at the very heart of The Hunger Project’s work. There is a direct link between extreme hunger and poverty and issues of inequality between women and men in the worst affected areas in our world.
Empowering women is at the very heart of The Hunger Project’s work. There is a direct link between extreme hunger and poverty and issues of inequality between women and men in the worst affected areas in our world.
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