Celebrating the Spirit of Women for Gender Equality

International Women’s Day

The world celebrates women’s social, economic, cultural, and political accomplishments on International Women’s Day (IWD). It is observed annually on March 8th, and it is an opportunity to recognize women’s essential contributions to society and advocate for gender equality.

The first International Women’s Day was celebrated in 1911, and it has since become a global event recognized by the United Nations and celebrated in many countries worldwide. Each year, IWD has a theme focusing on an issue affecting women and girls.

The theme for International Women’s Day 2023 is DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. This day is a significant opportunity to celebrate the achievements of women and to promote gender equality. It serves as a sobering reminder that much work remains to be done before women and girls have the same opportunities as men and boys.

The multi-faceted challenges faced by women

Despite progress made over the years, women still face significant challenges in achieving gender equality globally. Here are some of the significant challenges:

1. Gender-based violence: Gender-based violence, which includes physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, adversely impacts women and girls. This has long-lasting physical and psychological effects, which can happen in homes, workplaces, schools, and neighbourhoods.
2. Economic inequality: Women are often paid less than men for the same work and are underrepresented in leadership positions. This leads to financial insecurity and limited opportunities for career advancement.
3. Access to education: Women and girls often face barriers to accessing education, including cultural and societal norms, poverty, and lack of resources. This limits their opportunities for personal and professional growth.
4. Health disparities: Women experience unique health challenges and are often disadvantaged in accessing healthcare services, particularly in developing countries.
5. Discrimination and biases: Women face discrimination and prejudices in various areas of life, including employment, education, and healthcare. These biases are often based on gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other factors.

Evirocor – proudly marching ahead on March 8^th

Evirocor is an equal opportunity employer, and it strives to maintain a healthy gender ratio in its workforce. It also shares the same values for women and celebrates gender equality & empowerment.

This day presents a crucial chance to Evirocor to celebrate women’s contributions to the workforce and society at large, as well as to spread awareness of the difficulties they face and the need for gender parity.

Out of so many valued clients of Evirocor, we recently interviewed three women entrepreneurs in India, two located in Bangalore and one in Ladakh. Initially, they too faced challenges, but never gave up on the pursuit of their dreams. Today, they are not only running their ventures successfully, but are also an inspiration to many aspirants.

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Overall, International Women’s Day provides an excellent opportunity for Evirocor to demonstrate its continued commitment to gender equality and to promote a more inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Achieving gender equality requires concerted efforts to address these challenges and create a more equitable world for women and girls.