Happy Women’s Day

Also known as the International Working Women’s Day, March 8 is a special day for women. Celebrating this day every year is a call out to everyone around the world to stand up for the equality and freedom for the ladies, as well as their contribution to society. Paying a homage to the social, economic, cultural and political achievement of women, the day brings an air of change with it.

A woman gives birth to a newborn, and is still called as the “weaker sex”. Isn’t it ironic? A mother, a daughter, a wife, a sister, a friend, a nurturer and a guiding light — she plays multiple roles and lives up to every expectation that the society burdens her. And, what does she get as a reward? Gender discrimination, pay disparity, sexual harassment, child marriage, abuse and exploitation! Is this fair? It’s high time that the world strives for change and takes a strong action in that direction.