Women’s rights refer to the legal, social, and economic rights that promote the equality and freedom of women in society. This concept encompasses a range of issues, including equal pay for equal work, the right to vote, reproductive rights, access to education, workplace rights, and protection against violence and discrimination. Women’s rights advocate for the elimination of gender-based discrimination and barriers that hinder women from participating fully in social, political, and economic life. The movement for women’s rights seeks to establish and uphold laws and policies that protect and empower women, ensuring they have the same rights and opportunities as men. Historically rooted in the fight for suffrage and property rights in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the women’s rights movement has evolved to address various contemporary issues affecting women globally.
The 2025 International Women’s Day marks the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, highlighting the ongoing fight for gender equality. The theme focuses on unlocking rights,…